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Eleven years after a six-year-old's passionate anthem singing went viral, Harry Westlake is training with England's Under-18 rugby squad. The boy who once asked captain Chris Robshaw if he was ready might finally get to play alongside his heroes.
Hometown darts hero Josh Rock achieved perfection in front of his Belfast crowd, hitting an incredibly rare nine-dart finish. The 23-year-old called it a "dream come true" that mattered more than winning. #
Ryan Lambert went from being dropped by his college baseball team to becoming the hardest-throwing pitcher in the New York Mets organization. His secret weapon? A radical diet that once included 30 raw eggs a day.
After three straight scoreless innings, Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma smashed back into form with a brilliant half-century in just 26 balls at the T20 World Cup. His comeback story proves that perseverance pays off when the pressure is on.
A Lagos DJ is preparing to spin for 288 consecutive hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest club DJ set. The free public event starts March 3rd at Bay Lounge in Lekki.
When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
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A 10-year-old dog named Rocky survived six weeks in Colorado's frozen wilderness after slipping away from a pet sitter. Despite losing half his body weight in subzero conditions, Rocky's rescue proves the power of community and perseverance.
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez didn't let a controversial call stop him from celebrating. When umpires denied him a home run, he simply crushed an even bigger one his next time up.
The Sacramento Kings finally broke free from their nightmare season Monday night, snapping a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over Memphis. After nearly six weeks without a win, the team celebrated like they'd won the championship.
Mike Eruzione, who led Team USA to the legendary 1980 Olympic hockey upset, shared how his team's victory still inspires Americans to believe in the impossible. His reflection comes as Team USA just won its first men's hockey gold in 45 years.
Mike Eruzione, captain of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, shared what the "Miracle on Ice" still means to Americans today. His message of teamwork and perseverance resonates even stronger now that Team USA just won gold again.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered potential evidence of past life in a Martian rock sample, bringing us closer to answering one of humanity's biggest questions. The rover also navigates Mars independently using groundbreaking technology that lets it locate itself without human help.
Freeskier Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe title in Italy, earning her third gold medal. Hours later, she learned her beloved grandmother had passed away.
First-time PGA Tour winner Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve at Riviera Country Club to claim the Genesis Invitational, surviving a thrilling final-round charge from Rory McIlroy. The American's emotional victory shows how perseverance pays off even when a seven-shot lead shrinks to just one.
NASA's Perseverance rover can now figure out exactly where it is on Mars without waiting a full day for help from Earth. The breakthrough means the rover can explore much more terrain and conduct more science experiments.
At 36, American speedskater Mia Manganello won bronze in her last Olympic race after switching sports, missing podiums, and never giving up. Her medal broke the U.S. into second place in the overall medal count at the 2026 Milan Games.
The Dutch men's short track relay team captured Olympic gold after a decade of near misses, fulfilling their coach's dream and completing a stunning tournament sweep. Jens van 't Wout walked away with three golds and a bronze, leading the Netherlands to their most successful short track Olympics ever.
Bilal Fawaz works four jobs including driving Uber to fund his boxing career, and this Saturday he fights for the British light-middleweight championship. Despite surviving childhood trafficking and three decades without a passport, the 37-year-old English champion refuses to give up on his dreams.
After eight years of chasing the top spot, American freeskier Alex Ferreira finally claimed Olympic gold in the halfpipe at 31. His victory in Italy completes a rare trifecta: bronze, silver, and now gold across three different Winter Games.
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