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Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez made baseball history with 50⅔ consecutive scoreless innings, the most ever by a left-handed pitcher. When the streak finally ended, over 40,000 fans gave him a standing ovation that stopped the game.
The Kansas City Current just made women's soccer history with their 23rd consecutive home game without a loss, breaking the NWSL record. Temwa Chawinga scored her seventh goal in five games to secure the 1-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill smashed the fastest playoff century in IPL history, leading his team to a thrilling comeback victory and their third final appearance in just five seasons. The 24-year-old's masterclass shows how precision and timing can still triumph in cricket's power-hitting era.
Cristopher Sánchez just threw 44 scoreless innings, shattering a Phillies record that stood since 1911 and helping turn around his struggling team's season. His perfect May ranks among the greatest pitching months in baseball history.
Cristopher Sánchez just broke a Phillies pitching record that stood since 1911, going 44 straight innings without allowing a single run. The achievement puts him in the company of baseball legends and caps off a perfect month on the mound.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski shattered MLB's velocity record by throwing 57 pitches over 100 mph in a single game, striking out 12 batters in dominant fashion. The 24-year-old's blazing performance is part of an incredible season that's redefining what's possible on the mound.
The GWS Giants just shattered AFL history with an unstoppable 14-goal third quarter that left the reigning champions stunned. Despite losing two key defenders to injury, the team turned adversity into the most explosive 20 minutes of football ever recorded.
Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz just matched a legendary franchise record held by Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. At just 23 years old, he's also climbing the all-time list for baseball's youngest players.
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will become the AFL's all-time games leader this Saturday, surpassing a record that stood for nearly a decade. The 38-year-old midfielder says he's just trying to soak in every moment while he can.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark just became the fastest player ever to reach 1,000 points, 250 assists, and 250 rebounds, shattering a record held by legend Diana Taurasi. The Indiana Fever honored her historic achievement before Friday's game, where Clark dropped 32 points and hit a clutch buzzer-beater to force overtime.
In a dazzling display of attacking rugby, Northampton Saints scored 14 tries to defeat Bristol Bears 94-33, setting a new record for the highest-scoring match in English top-flight rugby history. The spectacular performance saw winger George Hendy cross the line four times in a night that will be remembered for decades.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just made history by winning his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 match, surpassing a record held by Novak Djokovic for 15 years. The 24-year-old world number one defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in Rome, staying humble about his achievement while delighting home fans.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
The New York Knicks just put on one of the greatest shooting performances in NBA playoff history, tying three league records for three-pointers in a single game. Their historic 144-114 victory swept the Philadelphia 76ers and sent them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in two seasons.
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler just joined baseball legend Walter Johnson in an exclusive club that's been closed for over a century. His dominant pitching through nine games matched benchmarks last seen in 1913.
North Carolina's Dominic Pietramala just rewrote lacrosse history, scoring 10 goals in a single NCAA tournament game. The junior star shattered the previous record while also becoming UNC's all-time leading goal scorer.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just rewrote the record books, throwing the seven fastest pitches by any starting pitcher in nearly two decades. The 24-year-old struck out 11 Yankees in six scoreless innings while hitting 103.6 mph.
The Wichita Wind Surge made baseball history Thursday night, launching 10 home runs in one game. Only one Major League team has matched that feat in over a century.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just rewrote the record books, becoming the first man ever to win five consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments. The 24-year-old's dominant Madrid Open victory puts him on track to match a feat only tennis legend Novak Djokovic has achieved.
Australian striker Sam Kerr just became Chelsea Women's all-time leading scorer in the Women's Super League, surpassing club legend Fran Kirby with her 64th goal. The record-breaking header came during a crucial match against Leicester City.
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