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Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt broke out of a slump with his first career two-homer game, including a clutch eighth-inning blast that sparked a dramatic comeback win. His secret? Not even checking the scoreboard before stepping to the plate.
Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter made baseball history by hitting three home runs in his first two career games, joining an elite club of only three players since 1900. His phone exploded with 804 unread texts, but the 24-year-old is staying focused on what's next.
A 24-year-old pitcher making his professional debut faced his team's biggest rival on opening day at Tokyo Dome. Despite the nerves, Kazuyuki Takemaru delivered a winning performance that launched his career with the Yomiuri Giants.
At just 18 years old, British racing driver Arvid Lindblad finished eighth in his first Formula 1 race at the Australian Grand Prix. The rookie even battled wheel-to-wheel with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Brandon Bonta didn't just win his first professional bowling championship. He dominated one of the sport's greatest players with a flawless perfect game, making history in his debut on bowling's biggest stage.
Former Marquette basketball star Kam Jones played his first NBA game as an Indiana Pacer at the same arena where he spent four college seasons. The emotional homecoming reminded the rookie why staying all four years in college was worth it.
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is heading to the Pro Bowl after an impressive second-half surge. The fifth-round draft pick became the first player selected that late to reach the Pro Bowl in his rookie year since 2023.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams pulled off one of the season's most spectacular plays, escaping three defenders while nearly blind to launch a 51-yard touchdown that tied the game with 18 seconds left. The play showcased why the first-year QB is drawing comparisons to Patrick Mahomes.