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Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski just shattered the record for fastest pitches in a single game, throwing 57 pitches at 100 mph or faster. The 24-year-old isn't just throwing hard—he's proving that dedication to improvement can transform natural talent into something extraordinary.
Kimi Antonelli became one of the youngest drivers to win four consecutive Formula One races at the Canadian Grand Prix, cementing his place as racing's newest star. The 21-year-old Mercedes driver showcased remarkable skill in thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles throughout the dramatic race in Montreal.
A small-town rowing club founded in 1888 just earned national recognition as New Zealand's best-governed and top-performing club. Their secret? Strong teamwork off the water matched their medal hauls on it.
When Jaxon Smith-Njigba received his Offensive Player of the Year trophy with "Defensive" engraved on it, he called out the NFL. The league quickly apologized and is sending him a corrected trophy.
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South Africa's best hockey players delivered thrilling performances at the national tournament, giving coaches a perfect preview before the World Cup in August. New talent is stepping up to represent their country on the world stage.
Shohei Ohtani dominated on the mound with seven shutout innings as the Dodgers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the Giants. The two-way star struck out eight batters and now boasts a microscopic 0.82 ERA this season.
OL Lyon's women's team moved one step closer to an unprecedented quadruple, defeating PSG 4-1 to claim their 11th French Cup title. With three trophies already secured or within reach, they face Barcelona on May 23 for a chance at Champions League glory.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is on pace to hit 61 home runs this season, potentially becoming the first player ever to reach 60+ homers twice without performance-enhancing drugs. The 34-year-old slugger continues building a case as one of baseball's all-time greatest hitters.
Lionel Messi just became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, smashing the previous record by 31 games. The Inter Miami star needed only 64 matches to hit the milestone that took other legends nearly 100 games to achieve.
A new documentary celebrates racing legend Bobby Rahal's emotional 1986 Indianapolis 500 victory, a career-defining moment that honored his dying team owner and launched decades of motorsports excellence. The film premieres May 8 on FOX, just weeks before this year's historic race.
Nashville swimmer Gretchen Walsh just shattered her own world record in the 100-meter butterfly for the fourth time, clocking an incredible 54.33 seconds. The Olympic medalist now holds the 13 fastest times in history for this event.
Jamaica's relay team just ran into history books, clocking 39.99 seconds to set a new world record in the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. Their electrifying performance kicked off a day where five teams shattered the previous world best.
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich delivered a stunning 5-4 Champions League semifinal that made history as the first major European semifinal where both teams scored at least four goals. The electric match showcased world-class talent and sportsmanship at its finest.
At just 22 years old, San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama dominated his first playoff game with 35 points, breaking Tim Duncan's franchise record and signaling the arrival of the NBA's next generational superstar. The 7-foot-4 phenom led the Spurs to victory after a seven-year playoff drought.
Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum and Phillies right fielder Adolis García both made stunning assists this week, throwing out baserunners with pinpoint accuracy that left fans amazed. These rare defensive gems remind us that baseball's most exciting moments aren't always home runs.
Michael Olise is having a breakout season at Bayern Munich with 17 goals and 29 assists in 42 games. His coach Vincent Kompany believes the 24-year-old French winger is on the path to becoming one of the world's elite players.
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 29 2/3 innings Tuesday night, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. He's now just four innings away from breaking the franchise record set by Cla Meredith.
American archer Brady Ellison secured his 15th World Cup Final qualification with a thrilling victory in Mexico, leading Team USA to five medals. Only China won more at the season-opening tournament in Puebla.
Shohei Ohtani launched a first-pitch home run Saturday and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, moving into fifth place in Dodgers franchise history. The milestone caps a red-hot run that began last August and now stands as the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
The University of Denver captured its 11th national championship and third in five years, beating Wisconsin 2-1 behind freshman goalie Johnny Hicks' incredible performance. At just 36, head coach David Carle has cemented Denver as college hockey's modern dynasty.
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