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All Blacks star Damian McKenzie just became the Chiefs' all-time leading try scorer, notching his 43rd and 44th tries in a dominant victory over Moana Pasifika. The milestone caps a remarkable return for the playmaker who missed early season games following the birth of his first child.
The Atlanta Hawks secured their first divisional title in four years with a commanding victory, while LeBron James reached a historic milestone that puts him among basketball's all-time greats. Friday night brought playoff dreams to life and cemented legacies across the NBA.
Andrew Redmayne, the goalkeeper who danced Australia into the 2022 World Cup, is celebrating his 300th professional match at the same stadium where he was born and debuted. His teammates honored the milestone by wearing fake beards to match his iconic look.
Two brothers became the only siblings to record their first MLB hits for the Giants at Oracle Park, celebrating with family both times. Daniel Susac went 3-for-3 in his debut Thursday, surpassing brother Andrew's 2014 milestone.
New Zealand's national soccer team just scored their first-ever victory against a South American nation after 20 tries. The All Whites beat Chile 4-1 at Eden Park, ending a seven-loss streak and giving fans something to celebrate ahead of the World Cup.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
After nine trips to March Madness spanning four decades, Nebraska finally broke through with their first tournament victory, defeating Troy 76-47. The Cornhuskers' 40-year wait ended in Oklahoma City as fans celebrated a milestone that seemed impossible just hours before.
Ayoub El Kaabi just became one of Olympiacos' top 20 all-time scorers, reaching 50 league goals in under three seasons. The 32-year-old Moroccan striker's incredible consistency is rewriting club history in Greece.
Vanderbilt sophomore Mikayla Blakes just became the only player in women's college basketball to score 30+ points in five straight games against ranked opponents, breaking Caitlin Clark's record. Her 35-point performance led the No. 5 Commodores to an 85-60 victory over Alabama on Thursday night.
Afghanistan's cricket captain Rashid Khan just made history by becoming the first player ever to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket. At just 27 years old, he's already miles ahead of every other bowler in the world's most popular cricket format.
England captain Harry Kane reached an incredible milestone by scoring his 500th career goal during Bayern Munich's match against Werder Bremen. The striker marked the historic moment with a beautiful strike, his second goal of the game.
At 40 years old, LeBron James just rewrote the record books again, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. His latest milestone proves that dedication and hard work can defy what we think is possible with age.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama just made NBA history by becoming the fastest player in 35 years to score 40 points in a game. The 21-year-old phenom needed only 26 minutes to reach the milestone, matching a record set back in 1991.
Elle Mone became the first female hockey player in 10 years to score 100 career points at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. The senior captain reached the milestone during an 11-3 victory over Barnstable High School last Friday.
After 17 years, Wellington Phoenix will play their 500th A-League match Friday night. Captain Alex Rufer has been part of the journey for 180 of those games, evolving from student to teacher.
After three and a half seasons, the Women's Premier League finally has its first century. Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt made history with a stunning 100 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler started his 2026 season with a milestone victory, capturing his 20th PGA Tour win at the American Express tournament in California. The 28-year-old dominated the final round with nine birdies to join an elite group of players who've reached 20 wins before age 30.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic just became the first player ever to win 400 Grand Slam matches, proving age is just a number in sports. The 38-year-old Serbian champion powered through to the Australian Open's round of 16, where he's already won 10 titles.
Novak Djokovic just became the second player ever to win 100 matches at the Australian Open, and he's made history no one else can claim. The Serbian champion is now the first player to achieve 100 victories at three different Grand Slam tournaments.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic just became a centurion at the Australian Open, notching his 100th career win at Melbourne Park with a commanding first-round victory. At 38, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is proving age is just a number as he chases history.