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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Season after an exceptional year of playmaking. The Portuguese midfielder equalled the assist record while leading his team back to Champions League qualification.
After 12 years leading Eastern Illinois athletics, Tom Michael is coming back to where it all began. The former Illini basketball player will rejoin the University of Illinois as deputy athletic director, reuniting with the campus that shaped his 23-year career.
Arsenal players gathered at their training ground to watch their championship dream come true, erupting in tears and celebrations after ending a 22-year wait. The emotional victory marks the club's 14th top-flight title and caps three years of heartbreaking runner-up finishes.
For the first time in two decades, Major League Baseball has seen back-to-back increases in Black player representation, jumping from 6.0% to 6.8% over two years. The rise reflects the payoff of youth development programs launched to reverse decades of decline.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just claimed her second Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Year award after an incredible season. The Jamaican forward scored 19 goals in 21 games and is one goal away from making WSL history.
Manchester City's first-team squad donated a six-figure sum to fund a full year of one-on-one mentoring for vulnerable young people in their home city. The donation will support consistent help for kids facing difficult situations, backed by players who call Manchester home.
A Japanese soccer player surprised a bullied young fan with autism by gifting his jersey and offering words of encouragement after a home match. The gesture brought joy to six-year-old Ronnie, who had been struggling after a difficult week of bullying at school.
A 26-year-old sheet metal worker ignored blood in his stool until pain forced him to the ER, where doctors found Stage IV colon cancer. Five years later, after a groundbreaking liver transplant, David Lyon is cancer-free and helping other young adults recognize the warning signs.
Ninety-year-old golf icon Gary Player proved age is just a number by going push-up for push-up with 32-year-old star Bryson DeChambeau at the White House. The friendly fitness showdown celebrated the return of presidential fitness awards for American students.
Golfer Cameron Young hit the shot of his career on the notorious 17th hole island green to clinch The Players Championship, one of golf's most prestigious tournaments. After years of near misses, the 28-year-old New Yorker finally claimed his biggest win with nerves of steel and a 375-yard drive for the record books.
The Manchester City men's squad is donating funds to cover an entire year of mentoring services for vulnerable young people across the city. The gift will provide one-on-one support for youth facing difficult life circumstances through the club's charity.
Manchester City's squad donated six figures to fund a year of one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable young people in Manchester. The money supports City in the Community's program helping kids navigate difficult daily situations.
College football just celebrated 20 years of academic excellence with a record-breaking 2,596 student-athletes earning top honors for their classroom performance. Six Temple University Owls made the prestigious list by maintaining stellar GPAs throughout their college careers.
John Gadd played for England in 1982 and 1983 but never received official recognition. Now at 67, he's one of 47 players getting retrospective caps from the Rugby Football Union.
After eight years fighting through injuries and setbacks, Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu earned a rare ninth season of college football eligibility. His perseverance through multiple surgeries and a serious illness finally paid off with an NCAA approval that gives him another shot at the game he loves.
Former NBA player Chris Herren turned his darkest struggle into a mission that's reaching over a million students. His message about addiction recovery is saving lives and giving hope to families across America.
A technical college student from Abeokuta just became the champion of a major regional golf tournament, defeating over 170 experienced players. Malik Adams posted an incredible 10-under-par round that left seasoned golfers six strokes behind.
University of Texas golfer Farah O'Keefe capped off a perfect season by winning the sport's highest collegiate honor after claiming the NCAA individual championship. The world's top-ranked amateur golfer finished in the top 10 in every single tournament she played this year.
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
Seven NFL stadiums are installing natural grass fields for the World Cup this summer, proving it's possible after players spent years asking for the safer surface. The move has NFL stars celebrating progress while calling for permanent change.
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