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In rural Maharashtra, a farming village of 1,840 people has quietly become India's kabaddi powerhouse, sending players to police and military careers through their sport. Now former champions are training 50 kids nightly to keep the legacy alive.
England women's cricket captain Heather Knight says hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup offers a bigger chance to transform the sport than their 2017 victory did. With professional structures now in place, the tournament starting in 50 days could inspire a new generation.
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen, the most decorated Olympic singles badminton player in history with two golds and one bronze, is closing the book on an unprecedented career. The 32-year-old became the only non-Asian athlete to dominate the sport at the Olympic level in over two decades.
D'Angelo Ortiz, son of Red Sox legend David Ortiz, smacked a single in his first Major League Spring Training at-bat 10 years after his father's final season. The 21-year-old is working to forge his own path to the big leagues.
Nigeria's football league will pause this weekend to honor Henry Nwosu, a legendary midfielder who helped bring home the country's first continental trophy. The 62-year-old's legacy bridges generations of Nigerian football, from playing glory to coaching the next wave of talent.
Renee Regis just won her first British 200m championship at age 20, with her dad John—a former world champion—presenting her the gold medal. She broke the championship record while following in the footsteps of both Olympic athlete parents.
Team USA opened Olympic play with a dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by Brock Nelson, who became the fourth generation of his family to compete in Olympic hockey. His great-uncle won silver 70 years ago, his grandfather and great uncle won gold in 1960, and his uncle was on the famous "Miracle on Ice" team.
Baseball legends Larry Walker and Todd Helton will be immortalized in bronze at Coors Field this season. The Colorado Rockies announced the statues during their annual fan fest, celebrating the franchise's only two Hall of Famers.