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Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
A last-second layup gave High Point University its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Thursday, joining other underdogs in turning March Madness 2026 into a celebration of surprise and possibility. Mid-major programs proved they belong on basketball's biggest stage.
York Knights pulled off one of rugby's greatest underdog victories, defeating defending Super League champions Hull KR 19-18 in their first-ever top-flight match. A last-minute drop goal sealed the fairytale win for the newcomers.
Indiana University just pulled off one of the greatest underdog victories in sports history, winning the college football national championship despite 100-1 preseason odds. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza went from unknown transfer to Heisman Trophy winner, leading a historically struggling program to its first-ever title.
Indiana just won its first-ever national championship in football, defeating Miami 27-21 in a thrilling finish. The historic victory caps off an incredible turnaround for a program that once held the record for most losses in college football history.
Australian snowboarder Scotty James landed a never-before-seen trick combo to win his fifth Laax Open title, leading the first-ever all-Oceania podium sweep in winter sports history. The victory, alongside a wave of Australian and Kiwi success across multiple winter sports, signals an exciting shift in the global snow sports scene.