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Brooklyn boxer Teofimo Lopez fought back from a brutal fifth-round barrage and a cut over his eye to capture the WBA welterweight championship in Las Vegas. His comeback victory proves that champions are defined not by avoiding adversity, but by how they respond to it.
A 19-year-old from Hermosillo just became the first Mexican-born player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Karim López wore the Mexican flag inside his suit jacket when the Memphis Grizzlies called his name as the 21st overall pick.
Eighteen-year-old Karim Lopez scored 19 fourth-quarter points to lift the New Zealand Breakers past Melbourne United 97-95 in a thrilling comeback. The NBA draft hopeful's career-best performance keeps his team's playoff dreams alive.
An 18-year-old basketball star from Hermosillo is expected to become the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft this June. Karim López's journey from childhood dreams to professional basketball in Australia has positioned him to break barriers for Mexican athletes.
Colombian archery legend Sara Lopez returned from a year-long break to win her 11th World Cup stage gold medal, breaking down in tears after nearly perfect performances in Mexico. The 30-year-old champion said she felt like an 18-year-old winning her first title all over again.
Weightlifter Yeison Lopez set three world records at the Pan American Championships, lifting 397kg total and finishing a stunning 48kg ahead of his nearest competitor. The Colombian champion called it a "wonderful experience" as he chases his Olympic gold dream in Los Angeles.
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Kiss of the Spider Woman brings a transgender woman's journey to life through stunning performances and a story that honors the power of queer icons. Despite award season snubs, the film is earning rave reviews for its authentic representation.
Shakur Stevenson just proved he's one of boxing's brightest stars with a masterful performance that silenced his critics. The 28-year-old dominated Teofimo Lopez to claim his fourth world title faster than anyone in the sport's history.
Jackie Lopez, who lost her arms at age three, is asking people to rethink their "kind" words. The TikTok creator explains why common comments like "I could never" aren't as uplifting as people think.
After five years of self-doubt following his 2021 Olympic gold, Alberto Ginés López finally won his first World Cup climbing championship in France. His emotional victory proves he belongs on top.
Juan López didn't lace up his first running shoes until age 66, yet at 81 he just smashed the 50K world record by 49 minutes. Scientists studied him to find out how he's defying every assumption about aging and athletic performance.
Juan López García started running at 66 and now holds world records with the aerobic fitness of someone six decades younger. Scientists studying the Spanish ultramarathoner say his transformation proves healthy aging might be more within our control than we thought.
Two players nobody wanted now lead baseball's top middle infield pairing. The Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez are proving second chances can spark extraordinary comebacks.
A $40,000 horse just won the Preakness Stakes, giving trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez their first Triple Crown victories. Napoleon Solo proved doubters wrong by staying strong through the finish.
Juan López García just demolished an 80+ age group world record by nearly 49 minutes, and scientists discovered his body works like someone decades younger. The best part? He didn't start competitive running until age 70.
After 10 months in ICE detention, 20-year-old Dylan Lopez Contreras walked free and into his mother's arms at an emotional homecoming in Manhattan. Despite wearing an ankle monitor, the former high school student is focused on continuing his asylum case and advocating for others still detained.
When Rhode Island disappeared under three feet of snow, two gas station workers stayed awake for 36 straight hours to keep their doors open for exhausted plow drivers, nurses, and first responders who had nowhere else to go.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to bring back a college student who was wrongfully deported despite a court order protecting her. The ruling offers a chance to correct what the judge called a clear mistake.
After going quiet in 2017, TEDxHongKong is back with a mission to share local innovation with the world. Community support made the June 20 revival possible when corporate sponsors fell through.
Fresh off winning the WBC super-lightweight championship in New York, Sheffield's Dalton Smith is bringing his world title home and dreaming even bigger. The local hero wants to make history by headlining at Hillsborough Stadium.
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