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The Michigan State women's golf team clinched their spot at the NCAA Championship after winning a dramatic three-team playoff in Chapel Hill. Their late-round push proves that persistence pays off when it matters most.
At 41 years old, LeBron James just led his injury-plagued Lakers to a stunning first-round playoff victory over the favored Houston Rockets. When his team lost both starting guards before the postseason, the NBA's oldest player stepped up to carry them through an improbable six-game series win.
Harvard's women's water polo team just pulled off their third consecutive overtime playoff victory, defeating Brown 11-8 to reach the championship game. The thrilling double-overtime win sets up a title defense showdown on Sunday.
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
Former Australian national team coach Graham Arnold just led Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in four decades, sparking scenes of pure joy. The 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia ended a 40-year wait for the Middle Eastern nation.
New England Patriots fans filled local sports bars to celebrate their team's playoff victory over the Houston Texans. The win sends the Patriots to the AFC Championship game in Denver on January 25.
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix will undergo ankle surgery Tuesday, just days after leading his team to a thrilling overtime playoff victory against Buffalo. The comeback specialist is now facing his longest recovery yet.
After years of being labeled a draft bust, quarterback Sam Darnold just secured his first playoff victory as the Seahawks dominated the 49ers. The humble QB immediately credited his defense for the blowout win.