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Colonel Nicole Malachowski became the first woman to fly with the elite Thunderbirds after training for a dream that was illegal when she first announced it in sixth grade. Her custom helmet now inspires visitors at the Smithsonian.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their spot in the Super Netball Grand Final after a stunning comeback victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 58-44. The home crowd erupted as the team clinched their third grand final appearance in four years.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds just wrapped up the best regular season in Super Netball history, winning 13 games and losing just once. Now the dominant team is heading into finals as the favorite to capture their third championship in four years.
The Toronto Rock staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Halifax Thunderbirds 13-11 in Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League Finals. One more win on Sunday gives them their seventh championship and ends a 15-year drought.
Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, raising over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. That's $2 million more than last year's already impressive haul.
After 80 years without a female Winter Olympian, UBC sent its first woman to the Games in 2006. Now these trailblazers are using their platforms to inspire the next generation.
A 23-year-old netball defender who was averaging just 18 minutes of court time has earned a spot on Australia's national squad after seizing an unexpected opportunity. Jessie Grenvold's journey from third-choice player to Diamonds selection shows how one brave decision can change everything.
Two Cornell teammates turned championship winning into a full-time job, capturing three national titles across different leagues in just over a year. Their latest victory ended a 15-year drought for the Toronto Rock.
A free mobile app is helping Americans track nine hours of military flyovers in real-time during Washington D.C.'s massive Fourth of July celebration. The companion guide features adjustable timers, aircraft photos, and historical details for the patriotic aerial showcase.
Two space companies are joining forces to build expandable homes on the moon, racing to meet a White House goal of a permanent lunar base by 2030. Their innovative inflatable technology could give astronauts comfortable living spaces millions of miles from Earth.
Australia's first major pedestrian shopping mall turns 50 this week, proving that a controversial 1970s idea to ban cars created something much bigger than retail. What started as a heated debate became the heart of a city.
Australia's Super Netball league held groundbreaking Anzac Day ceremonies that spotlighted servicewomen instead of servicemen, marking a powerful first for the female-led sport. The NSW Swifts partnered with Women's Veterans Australia to create a ceremony that celebrated military women who have long been overlooked.