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In a game that stretched into Saturday morning, Wichita State rallied to beat Memphis 6-4 and advance in the American Baseball Championship. The Shockers overcame a late comeback attempt to earn another chance at tournament glory.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina captured her first major tournament win in eight years at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set final. The victory marks a powerful comeback for the seventh seed who showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.
Bentley University's baseball team made school history with an 11-2 victory in their debut NCAA Championship game. Pitcher Pat Heber and slugger Jared Berardino led the Falcons to their first-ever tournament win.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
Marta Kostyuk celebrated her biggest career victory with an acrobatic backflip after winning the Madrid Open, her second tournament win in two weeks. The 23rd-ranked Ukrainian defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva in a powerful display of skill and determination.
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021, defeating Clemson 67-61 in a gritty comeback performance. After a rough shooting start, the team found their rhythm when it mattered most.
Hours after scoring his first NBA points in New York, Payton Sandfort caught a 3 a.m. taxi and 6 a.m. flight to watch his younger brother lead Nebraska to its first NCAA tournament win in program history. The surprise appearance came just 10 minutes before tipoff at the very arena where Payton plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
British tennis player Katie Boulter fought back from six set points down to defeat the opponent who knocked her out of the US Open two years ago. The victory continues her impressive 2026 comeback, marking her second tournament win in as many months.
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South Africa's Blitzboks rugby sevens team just clinched their fourth tournament win of the season in New York, securing the overall series title with three championship events still to come. The team's defensive brilliance and fresh roster depth are powering their quest to become world champions.
The Nevada Wolf Pack just made Mountain West tournament history with a dominant 35-point victory where 12 players scored. The team's depth and chemistry shone as they cruised into the quarterfinals with their largest margin of victory ever recorded in the championship.
The Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team turned a 20-point deficit into a thrilling 72-69 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Shay Ciezki scored 22 points to lead one of the tournament's most memorable comebacks.
Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, just announced he'll play college golf at Florida State University. The rising star has already proven himself with tournament wins and a perfect partnership with his famous dad.