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Underdog Stephen Bunting delivered a stunning performance to win Premier League Darts Night Four in Belfast, defeating defending champion Luke Humphries and whitewashing Jonny Clayton on his way to glory. The emotional victory marks a remarkable comeback for "The Bullet," who credits last year's losing streak with teaching him the resilience that powered his 6-2 final win.
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.
After a crushing defeat that sparked doubt across a nation, India's cricket team bounced back with the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history, thrilling 50,000 fans in Chennai. Sometimes the best response to failure is showing up ready to shine. ---
After political turmoil and $27 million in debt nearly destroyed their cricket program, Zimbabwe just shocked the world by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to top their World Cup group. It's a comeback two decades in the making.
Team GB's curling squad won their second consecutive Olympic silver medal, and now they're setting their sights on the one color that's eluded them. The close-knit team will decide this summer whether to chase gold in France 2030.
England captain Harry Brook scored a stunning century under pressure to lead his team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan. The 100-run performance showed Brook at his absolute best when his country needed him most.
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson just broke a 23-year-old indoor record and now has her sights set on track's most untouchable mark. The 800m outdoor world record has stood for 43 years, but the Olympic champion believes 2026 is her year.
Connor Hellebuyck made save after impossible save as Team USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic men's hockey gold. The Winnipeg Jets goalie proved that sometimes the hot hand wins, even when the other team dominates the ice.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson just smashed a 23-year-old indoor record and believes she can break athletics' longest-standing world record this year. After battling back from injury, the 23-year-old British runner is closer than ever to rewriting history.
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South Africa's cricket team crushed defending champions India by 76 runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, breaking the hosts' 12-game winning streak. Captain Aiden Markram bowled the first over himself and took a wicket, setting the tone for a dominant team performance.
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 12 matches with a dominant Qatar Open victory just weeks after completing his career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spanish champion is showing no signs of slowing down in 2025.
The United States men's hockey team captured Olympic gold in overtime against Canada, ending a 46-year drought since the legendary "Miracle on Ice." The emotional victory honored fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau.
Team Canada claimed men's curling gold at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Great Britain 9-6 in a thrilling final. Skip Brad Jacobs led his team back to the top of the podium for the first time since 2014.
After 15 years of exile from cricket following match-fixing allegations, Ajay Sharma has guided Jammu and Kashmir to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. The Delhi court cleared him in 2014, but his redemption came on the shoulders of young players chanting his name in victory.
Britain's men's curling team faces Canada Saturday night for a shot at their first Olympic gold medal since 1924. The match caps 11 days of drama that turned casual viewers into obsessed fans.
After dominant semifinal wins, the U.S. and Canada will face off Sunday for Olympic gold in the matchup hockey fans have been dreaming about since the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's the first time these rivals will meet in an Olympic final since Canada's famous 2010 overtime victory.
Team GB's curling quartet faces Canada Saturday for Olympic gold, capping a nine-year journey from unknown friends to world dominators. The same four Scots who ate unnoticed in a Glasgow pub now have 3.4 million viewers cheering their every stone.
After more than a decade away, Bradford Bulls returned to rugby league's top tier and celebrated with a commanding 28-10 victory over Catalans Dragons. The historic homecoming marks a triumphant new chapter for the club and its loyal fans.
After 12 years away from top-flight rugby, Bradford Bulls returned to Odsal stadium and crushed Catalans Dragons 28-10 in an emotional comeback victory. The team's first Super League home win since 2014 marks a triumphant return from financial collapse.
Four Scottish curlers who met in a Glasgow pub now have a nation watching as they compete for Britain's first Winter Olympic curling gold in over a century. Their secret? Total honesty, trust, and a promise they made to each other nine years ago.
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