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Canada's artistic swimming team pulled off a thrilling upset victory over Spain in the Team Acrobatic event, denying the host nation a perfect sweep on home waters. The win capped off an exciting day that also saw France and Great Britain claim breakthrough golds.
Steven Tucker entered his first snooker tournament just to fill an empty spot. Four wins later, the 71-year-old walked away with Bermuda's prestigious Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup, defeating the favorite on Easter Sunday.
A Scottish immigrant coaching college soccer in Pennsylvania pulled off one of sports' greatest upsets when his ragtag American team defeated mighty England 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup. Bill Jeffrey's legacy lives on as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament in 2026.
Japan's national soccer team made history Tuesday night, defeating England 1-0 at London's iconic Wembley Stadium for their first victory over the Three Lions. The win extends Japan's winning streak to five matches and signals their arrival as a serious contender heading into the World Cup.
Georgetown guard Caleb Williams hit a step-back three-pointer to seal an upset victory over Villanova, sending the Hoyas to the Big East Tournament semifinals. The dramatic shot caps off a Cinderella story for a team that refused to give up on their season.
Italy's underdog squad stunned the star-studded United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic, proving that heart and heritage can triumph over expectations. The thrilling upset in Houston shows why baseball's international stage keeps delivering magical moments.
Zimbabwe beat co-host Sri Lanka by six wickets to finish unbeaten atop their T20 World Cup group. The African underdogs are the only Super Eight team that qualified through a continental tournament.
Zimbabwe pulled off one of cricket's greatest upsets, defeating powerhouse Australia by 23 runs at the T20 World Cup in a thrilling repeat of their 2007 victory. The underdog team's incredible performance shows that with unity and belief, any team can topple a giant.
Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup, defeating second-ranked Australia by 23 runs in a thrilling match that had fans dancing in celebration. The 11th-ranked team controlled the game from start to finish, proving that heart and skill can overcome any ranking.
York Knights pulled off a stunning opening-night upset against Hull KR with a nail-biting 19-18 victory in Super League action. The underdog triumph set an exciting tone for the 2026 season.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.