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Defending champion Rory McIlroy blazed through Augusta with six birdies in his final seven holes, grabbing the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history. The Northern Ireland golfer is now chasing history as only the fourth player who could win back-to-back Green Jackets.
Rory McIlroy is making history at the 2026 Masters with the largest lead ever recorded after 36 holes. The defending champion sits at 12-under par, positioning himself to become the first golfer in over two decades to win back-to-back green jackets.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman made history in his first opening day start for the team, striking out 11 batters in six innings to shatter a franchise record that stood for over two decades. The 35-year-old became just the seventh pitcher since 1901 to achieve 11 strikeouts with zero walks on opening day.
Three elite cyclists broke championship records at Brisbane's Anna Meares Velodrome, with South Australia's Leigh Hoffman posting the fastest flying 200m ever recorded on Australian soil. The performances signal a strong showing ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Gurindervir Singh just shattered India's 60-meter sprint record with a blazing 6.60-second finish at the nation's first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championships. The breakthrough performance marks a historic moment for Indian track and field as the country launches its inaugural indoor competition.
American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin just made history, capturing her sixth World Cup skiing title and tying a 47-year-old record. The win caps off an incredible comeback year for the Olympic champion.
At 31, American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just matched a record that stood for decades, tying for the most overall World Cup titles ever won by a woman. Her sixth Crystal Globe puts her alongside Austrian icon Annemarie Moser-Pröll in the history books.
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by securing her 110th World Cup victory, more than any alpine skier ever. The 29-year-old also clinched her ninth slalom season title at the World Cup Finals.
Christopher Morales Williams of Canada just won his first world championship gold with a stunning comeback that shattered the indoor 400m record. The 18-year-old's victory signals a bright future for track and field's next generation.
Manchester City's Khadija Shaw just made soccer history with three goals in 13 minutes, the fastest hat-trick ever recorded in Women's Super League play. Her jaw-dropping performance has teammates calling it "like watching a video game" and puts City one step closer to their first league title in a decade.
At 50, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan just did something that wasn't supposed to be possible: he scored 153 points in a single break, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. The "maximum break" in snooker was thought to be 147, but O'Sullivan proved there's always room to reach higher.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo just dropped 83 points in a single game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point performance to become the second-highest scorer in NBA history. Only Wilt Chamberlain's untouchable 100-point game from 1962 stands above him now.
Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli just became the youngest Formula One driver ever to claim pole position, shattering a record that stood for 17 years. Even the legend whose seat he took can't stop praising him.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just broke Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old NBA record for consecutive games scoring 20+ points. His response? Crediting his teammates and celebrating the team's 103-24 record during the streak.
Alex Johnston became rugby league's greatest try-scorer, breaking a record that stood for over half a century. When he scored his historic 213th try, 40,000 fans couldn't be contained.
Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo just scored 83 points in a single game, surpassing his idol Kobe Bryant for the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history. The emotional achievement includes two new records and a tearful moment with his mom courtside.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green just rewrote the NFL combine record books, posting the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a quarterback. The 6-foot-6 athlete shattered three longstanding records in a single day, proving that elite quarterback talent comes in all styles.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel just became the fastest player ever to hit 200 three-pointers in NBA history, doing it in only 58 games. The humble 20-year-old is redefining what's possible for first-year players while lifting his entire team to new heights.
Canada's Connor McDavid set an Olympic ice hockey record with 13 points in six games, earning tournament MVP despite his team's heartbreaking gold medal loss. His captain Sidney Crosby called his performance "unheard of" and "amazing to see up close."
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history, winning his sixth gold medal at a single Games. The 28-year-old secured the record-breaking victory in the men's 50km mass start, bringing his career total to 11 Olympic golds.
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