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Ottawa University's women's flag football team just clinched their sixth consecutive conference championship with a thrilling 27-21 victory. Head coach Liz Sowers also hit a major milestone, earning her 100th career win.
You might bump into Olympic gold medalist Liz Lemley at the grocery store in Vail, where Olympians shop just like everyone else. The community is throwing her a free celebration on May 9 to honor her incredible comeback from an ACL tear to the top of the podium.
A 176-pound athlete just lifted a 428-pound stone over his head and broke the world record as a drug-free competitor. Matt Sowers ended his 10-year strongman career by proving natural athletes can achieve the impossible.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just hired a proven entrepreneur and former Green Beret to transform how the university turns scientific discoveries into real businesses. Tommy Sowers brings a track record of building companies, advising governors, and leading national security innovation.
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic journalists to give voice to peacemakers and those suffering, urging them to be "sowers of good words" in a divided world. His message came during a gathering of Catholic media professionals in Lourdes, France.
American mogul skiers claimed two of three medals in the first-ever Olympic dual moguls event, with Liz Lemley earning bronze days after winning gold in individual competition. The historic podium sweep showcased American dominance in freestyle skiing.
Liz Newman's 1980s knitwear empire dressed Princess Diana and sold to 150 US stores before collapsing, but a vintage collector just reunited her with 300 missing patterns. After brain surgery, disability, and rock bottom, the Adelaide designer is getting a second chance at her legacy.
American skiers Jaelin Kauf and Liz Lemley just made history by claiming silver and bronze medals in the very first Olympic women's dual moguls competition. The duo stood proudly on the podium in Milan Cortina, showing the world that Team USA is a force in freestyle skiing.
Former retail worker turned entrepreneur Liz Carrell is now leading Tea's Chamber of Commerce, bringing firsthand small business experience to guide the city's rapid growth. After opening her own boutique and piano studio, she's helping other business owners thrive in the community she calls home.
Archaeologists in southern Turkey discovered five ancient loaves of bread stamped with Christian symbols, including one rare image of Jesus as a sower scattering seeds. The 1,300-year-old find offers a touching glimpse into how everyday faith and farming intertwined in Byzantine communities.
Liz Igra has spent four decades turning her painful past into powerful education, building a 4,000-book Holocaust library and training educators across California's Central Valley. At 91, she's still sharing her story with new audiences because she believes teaching history prevents it from repeating.
High school senior Liz Boschee launched a javelin 147 feet to break South Dakota's all-time record and win her championship by 18 feet. Her historic throw capped a remarkable day that saw 13 state records fall at the South Dakota Track and Field Championships.
An American content creator living in India ordered a phone charger online and received it in less than 10 minutes, an experience she says she's never encountered anywhere else in the world. Her viral video highlights how India's quick commerce platforms are setting new global standards for digital convenience.
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East opens up about stage fright and doubt in a new documentary following three Special Olympics athletes preparing for the 2026 USA Games. The emotional film captures the moment she realized these gymnasts inspired her just as much as she inspired them.
An Auckland family transformed a WWII ammunition bunker in their backyard into a stunning mosaic masterpiece during pandemic lockdowns. What started as one woman's idea became a community project featuring heirlooms and memories from friends and family.
Scottish runner Eilish McColgan is racing against time to defend her Commonwealth Games gold medal on home soil, just months after discovering a hidden foot fracture. Her determination to compete in Monday's historic event shows the power of athletic grit and a champion's heart.
A volunteer program in Morgantown is turning empty apartments into welcoming homes for international students arriving thousands of miles from family. The Homestart Closet provides free furniture, bedding, and kitchenware to help newcomers settle in.
Years of relentless fundraising by an Australian family living with neurofibromatosis has led to a breakthrough discovery that could transform treatment into something as simple as diet changes or probiotics. Melbourne researchers found crucial gut bacteria differences in NF1 patients, opening doors to affordable therapies for cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Years of tireless fundraising by teacher's aide Zoe Petropoulos and her family have helped fuel a breakthrough that could transform treatment for a genetic disorder affecting thousands. The discovery could lead to treatments as simple as probiotics.
Ten cancer survivors rode in semi-trucks through Iowa farm country Thursday night as local truckers kicked off a weekend fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The emotional convoy brought two counties together in support of neighbors who've beaten the disease.
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