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Louisiana Christian University became the first NAIA football program to defeat a scholarship-awarding NCAA Division I team, rallying from a 13-point halftime deficit to beat Northwestern State 42-37. The historic victory marks just the 13th time ever that a smaller NAIA school has topped a Division I opponent.
The Dakota Wesleyan University volleyball team just proved you can dominate in the classroom and on the court. Their 3.84 GPA earned them the highest academic honor in NAIA volleyball for 2025-26.
A small Tennessee university just claimed its second NAIA national championship in three years, proving that big victories come in all sizes. The Freed Hardeman Lions are bringing home another trophy and showing their community what dedication can achieve.
A small Indiana college's tennis team just won their first-ever national tournament match, with freshman Marin Kawano clinching the dramatic 4-3 victory. The Leafs are making history one match at a time.
Sydney Duncan dominated the 2026 NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship, winning her third national shot put title while maintaining dean's list honors. The IU Kokomo junior defeated second place by nearly six feet.
The top-ranked Keiser University women's tennis team defeated No. 5 William Carey 4-2 to advance to their eighth consecutive national championship match. The Seahawks will face a new opponent for the first time in years when they take on No. 2 Lindsey Wilson for the title.
Three College of the Ozarks graduates just earned scholarships to continue their healthcare education, thanks to a 16-year legacy honoring an exceptional student and athlete. The awards support promising students pursuing advanced degrees in nursing, physician assistant studies, and dentistry.
Ten women's lacrosse players at Washington College just proved you can be a scholar and an athlete. Their team earned national academic honors while maintaining a collective 3.2 GPA.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
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.
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Wild Iberian lynxes in Spain have been caught on camera doing something no carnivore has ever been recorded doing: soaking their dead prey in water before carrying it away. The discovery reveals surprising intelligence in one of the world's most endangered cats.
A high school senior who never played sports before his junior year just ran the fastest 110-meter hurdles time in high school history. Rylan Hainje's journey from complete beginner to potential Olympian is rewriting the rules on athletic development.
A materials company and Brazilian environmental group are bringing back one of the world's most endangered forests, one tree at a time. Their new partnership will plant 11,000 native trees in river basins that supply water to 12 million people.
A Northwest Indiana group turned confusing recycling rules into an entertaining game show, helping residents finally understand what actually belongs in their bins. The approach is already helping high schoolers lead recycling improvements in their cafeteria.