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Penrith Panthers winger Tom Jenkins made club history Thursday night, scoring his 26th try of the season to break a record that stood for years. The milestone came during a hard-fought 24-18 victory where his team showed real grit, battling back from an early deficit and playing shorthanded for 20 minutes. --- ##
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors after an outstanding debut season with over 1,000 receiving yards. The eighth overall draft pick helped lead Carolina to their first playoff appearance in years.
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers made history by becoming the lowest-seeded team to ever win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship. Their improbable four-day run earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament and captured hearts across college basketball.
After a 2-15 disaster just two seasons ago, the Carolina Panthers made the playoffs and nearly upset the Rams as double-digit underdogs. Now quarterback Bryce Young and running back Rico Dowdle say this year was just the beginning.
The Milwaukee Panthers are one win away from reaching the Super Regionals after defeating UCF 13-6, becoming the first Horizon League team to reach a regional championship through the winner's bracket. The underdog Panthers have now won nine straight games and are rewriting their program's history books.
After 18 years of waiting, the Fort Worth North Crowley Panthers claimed their first state championship with a commanding 65-52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. The triumph came just days after the Panthers toppled defending champion Duncanville in an epic semifinal showdown.
The Milwaukee Panthers are heading to the NCAA Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2010, capping a stunning seven-game winning streak with a walk-off championship victory. Coach Shaun Wegner made history as the fastest Milwaukee coach to reach the tournament in just his third season.
Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. brought young athletes together at Charlotte's Symphony Park for a free football skills clinic, showing kids that local heroes care about their communities. His foundation is also partnering with local police and county officials for a free health fair next week.
Northern Iowa's basketball team just pulled off something no Missouri Valley Conference team has ever done, winning four straight games in four days to claim the championship and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a decade. The sixth-seeded Panthers beat Illinois-Chicago 84-69 on Sunday, capping an unforgettable run that rewrites the record books.
Claflin University claimed their second CIAA Softball Championship with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Winston-Salem State, punching their ticket to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Championship MVP Aniyah Jackson's clutch two-run homer sealed the Panthers' historic win.
Two Mexican wrestling icons proved age is just a number when they delivered a stunning performance at CMLL's first-ever solo show in the United States. Blue Panther, 65, and Último Guerrero, 54, turned back the clock with high-flying moves that left Vegas fans chanting "thank you" in gratitude.
A gallery director was stunned to discover Penrith, one of Sydney's hottest suburbs with 225,000 residents, has only two public pools. Now, a groundbreaking art exhibition is highlighting how access to swimming isn't equal for everyone while celebrating those breaking down barriers.
Middlebury College captured its fifth consecutive NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship, defeating rival Wesleyan 8-6. The Panthers have now won an incredible 92 of their last 93 games while playing in the nation's toughest conference.
The Middlebury College women's squash team just wrapped their best season ever, riding a historic 10-game winning streak into this weekend's conference championship. After 15 years of trying, the Panthers are positioned for their best shot yet at claiming their first NESCAC title.
A Florida high school just transformed a classroom into a dedicated space where students can reset, build coping skills, and find support during tough moments. The Panther's Den wellness room is part of a growing movement putting mental health resources directly into schools where teens need them most.
High Point University's women's track team just claimed their sixth consecutive Big South Championship with a thrilling final-day comeback. Seven event wins and three record-breaking performances helped the Panthers edge out Charleston Southern by 22 points.
A home robot that can prepare meals, clean rooms, and complete full morning routines is being tested in real houses right now. UniX AI's Panther series robot represents a major leap from single-task machines to an all-purpose household helper.
Australian tennis player Dane Sweeny fought through searing heat and a crushing fourth-set loss to qualify for Wimbledon after a grueling four-hour battle. The 25-year-old from Penrith kept Australia's 14-year streak alive of having at least one player make it through all three qualifying rounds.
Casey McLean played just 23 minutes in his first State of Origin game, but that brief appearance turned the 20-year-old Panther into a hero for hundreds of young rugby players. A week later, he returned to his childhood club to answer questions from 600 starstruck kids who now dream of following his path.
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