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Northern Irish darts player Josh Rock achieved one of the sport's rarest feats in front of his hometown crowd. The 24-year-old threw a perfect nine-dart finish during the Premier League Darts tournament in Belfast, sending thousands of fans into absolute pandemonium.
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. #
India thrilled a packed Chennai stadium with an explosive batting display, smashing 256 runs to secure a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions showed why they're the team to beat with a performance that had fans roaring from start to finish.
Penn State Behrend's men's swimming and diving team captured their first State University of New York Athletic Conference championship, defeating the defending champions by 117 points. Sophomore Isaac Stoeckle set a team record and earned Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors.
English golfer Charley Hull has climbed to world No. 3, the highest ranking ever achieved by an Englishwoman in the sport's 20-year history. After a season of near misses and recent wins, she's ready to capture her first major championship in 2026.
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale received a custom sword from Mizuno to celebrate his mastery of "swords," the term for forcing batters into awkward swings. The 2024 Cy Young winner just signed a one-year extension worth $27 million.
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team walked into Congress wearing their gold medals and received a standing ovation and patriotic chants. President Trump invited them just moments after their overtime victory against Canada, sending a military plane to bring them to Washington.
After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
Two darts champions delivered unforgettable moments in Leicester on Tuesday. Ross Smith claimed his seventh career title with dominant play, while Chris Dobey stunned the crowd with a rare perfect nine-dart finish.
England's captain Harry Brook smashed his first T20 international century in just 50 balls, powering his team into the World Cup semifinals. He became only the second English player ever to score a hundred during a T20 World Cup chase.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis claimed his breakthrough victory at the Magical Kenya Open, finishing three shots clear despite storm delays. The 22-year-old from Boksburg shot a stunning 25-under-par to break the tournament record.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin became the first athlete ever to win 100 World Cup races, shattering records that stood for decades. One year later, she's already added an Olympic gold medal to her incredible collection.
San Francisco native Eileen Gu just became the only freeskier to win medals in every Olympic event she's entered, capping a grueling 16-day journey with her third gold. Her perfect record across two Olympics proves that betting on yourself can pay off in extraordinary ways.
France just brought home its best Winter Olympics performance ever, shattering its previous medal record by nine. The team returned from Milano-Cortina with 23 medals across gold, silver, and bronze.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis finally broke through with his first professional tour victory at age 22, closing with a stunning 62 to win the Magical Kenya Open by three strokes. The Boksburg native, who made history as the only amateur to win South Africa's Triple Crown, proved persistence pays off after leading tournaments twice before without converting.
Italy just crushed its own Winter Olympics record, bringing home 30 medals at the 2026 Games held across its stunning mountain cities. The most spread-out Winter Games in history wrapped up with a celebration of Italian culture as France prepares to host in 2030.
A sprinting superstar in Hong Kong just won his 18th consecutive race, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. Ka Ying Rising's incredible streak has lasted 742 days without a single loss.
Jessica Pegula claimed her 10th career WTA title in Dubai, dominating Elina Svitolina in the final on her tournament debut. The American star's commanding performance marks another milestone in her impressive career trajectory. #
Ireland delivered their biggest victory ever against England at Twickenham, winning 42-21 to keep their championship dreams alive. The dominant performance showcased Irish rugby at its finest while reigniting hope for fans across the nation.
A 40-year-old speed skater just became the oldest athlete ever to win Olympic gold in his sport. Jorrit Bergsma's victory proves that peak performance doesn't have an expiration date.
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