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New Zealand's 3x3 basketball team punched their ticket to the World Cup in the most dramatic way possible: a game-winning shot as the overtime clock hit zero. Chris Martin's two-pointer from beyond the arc sparked wild celebrations and sealed a 19-17 victory over Brazil.
The University of Denver's men's hockey team pulled off a stunning double-overtime upset against top-seeded Michigan, setting up a shot at their 11th national championship. Goalie Johnny Hicks made 49 saves in the nail-biting 4-3 victory that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Hamilton College's men's hockey team captured its first national championship Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against three-time defending champion Hobart. Freshman Curtiss Sturgeon scored the game-winner nearly 17 minutes into overtime, ending one of college hockey's greatest underdog stories.
Hamilton College clinched its first-ever Division III hockey championship with a dramatic overtime victory against previously undefeated Hobart. Curtiss Sturgeon's breakaway goal with 3:16 left in overtime sealed the 2-1 win and capped a historic season for the Continentals.
The Massillon Tigers made history by winning their first boys basketball state championship, rallying from 15 points down in an overtime thriller. Hundreds of fans flooded Duncan Plaza to welcome home their champions after an 89-year wait.
A Kentucky basketball player launched a desperate half-court shot as time expired, stunning fans when it swished through the net to force overtime. The miracle moment gave the Wildcats a second chance when their tournament hopes looked finished.
The Jacksonville University Dolphins are headed to March Madness after winning their first conference championship in a decade. Their 66-63 overtime thriller secured only the second tournament bid in program history.
The United States made Olympic history with both men's and women's hockey teams winning gold medals in overtime thrillers against Canada. The men's victory ended a 46-year drought with Jack Hughes scoring the winning goal despite playing through a brutal injury.
Megan Keller scored a stunning overtime goal to give Team USA their first Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal since 2018, defeating defending champions Canada 2-1. The dramatic victory in Milan ended a thrilling final that had thousands of fans on their feet.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic gold in Milan, capped by a clutch tying goal from retiring legend Hilary Knight. The victory marked the end of an era and showcased the perfect blend of veteran excellence and young talent.
Quinn Hughes scored in overtime to push Team USA past Sweden 2-1 in a nail-biting Olympic quarterfinal. The Americans now face Slovakia with dreams of gold still alive.
Mitch Marner danced through Czech defenders to score a thrilling overtime goal, keeping Canada's Olympic gold dream alive after nearly falling to a stunning upset. The 4-3 victory came despite losing captain Sidney Crosby to injury and facing a late third-period deficit.
Kennedie Shuler matched a school record untouched since 1983 with 10 steals in one game, nearly adding a triple-double as Oregon State beat Gonzaga 92-87 in overtime. The thrilling Pacific Northwest rivalry game delivered drama until the final buzzer.
In one of the most dramatic playoff games in recent memory, the Los Angeles Rams survived three Caleb Williams interceptions and a miraculous touchdown to beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime. Rookie kicker Harrison Mevis sealed the victory, sending the Rams to the NFC Championship Game against Seattle.
The Denver Broncos pulled off a stunning 33-30 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, clinching their spot in the AFC Championship game. Jahmyr McMillian's game-ending interception sealed one of the season's most electrifying playoff battles.