Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
26 results for "upsets"
Spanish forward Alvaro Folgueiras buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to upset defending champion Florida 73-72, then ran straight into his visiting mother's arms. The ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 27 years.
The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns pulled off March Madness magic, defeating powerhouse Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. A clutch corner three-pointer with 14 seconds left sealed one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
At just 21, Australia's Talia Gibson defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the Miami Open, continuing a breakthrough month that's launched her into tennis's top 100. The rising star is proving she belongs among the sport's elite.
In one of the greatest upsets in Division III basketball history, undefeated Scranton stunned NYU 60-52, ending the Violets' incredible 91-game winning streak. The dramatic Final Four matchup showcased the beauty of college sports, where anything can happen on any given night.
A 25-year-old wrestler from Jind just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Indian wrestling, pinning two-time world medalist Antim Panghal to earn her spot at the Asian Championships. After eight years of near-misses and self-doubt, Meenakshi finally broke through.
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 pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Baseball Classic history, defeating a star-studded Team USA 8-6 in Houston. The underdog Azzurri now sit at 3-0 while America's dream team faces possible elimination.
Just two days after a downhill crash left him injured, Dutch Paralympic skier Jeroen Kampschreur came back to defeat the reigning champion and claim super-G gold. His victory headlines a day of remarkable comebacks and upsets at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Port Vale, dead last in England's third division, defeated Premier League powerhouse Sunderland 1-0 to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 70 years. Ben Waine's first-half header delivered one of the tournament's greatest upsets.
Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, defeating former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno with only three weeks to prepare. The unranked 26-year-old proved that heart and determination can overcome the odds, even in front of a hostile crowd.
A Norwegian team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, beating last year's finalist Inter Milan. Bodo/Glimt's triumph proves small towns can compete with the world's richest clubs.
A small Norwegian team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, eliminating Italian giants Inter Milan 2-1 at their own stadium. Bodø/Glimt's fairytale run continues as they advance to the round of 16.
A small team from the Arctic Circle just pulled off one of soccer's biggest upsets, eliminating last year's Champions League finalists on their home turf. Bodø/Glimt's 2-1 victory at Milan's iconic San Siro stadium sends them to the next round and proves heart can triumph over budget.
Underdog Kent State pulled off a stunning upset against 13th-ranked Tennessee, earning their first victory over a ranked opponent in four years. The Flashes capitalized on Tennessee errors and stellar pitching to make college baseball history.
Jim Craig, the legendary goaltender from America's 1980 "Miracle on Ice," says this year's Olympic hockey team has captured the same spirit that led to one of sports' greatest upsets. Team USA faces Canada for gold Sunday on the 46th anniversary of that historic victory.
The T20 World Cup just featured 20 teams for only the second time ever, bringing nations like Italy and Nepal to cricket's biggest stage. Underdogs are proving they belong, delivering thrilling upsets and making history along the way.
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.
The Winter Olympics in Italy is delivering breathtaking upsets as teenagers topple champions and veterans rewrite record books. From a 17-year-old Korean snowboarder stunning a legend to a 21-year-old skater breaking a 42-year record, these Games prove age is just a number.
A third-tier soccer team pulled off one of the FA Cup's greatest upsets, beating Premier League's Burnley 2-1 on a spectacular free-kick goal. Louis Reed's "set-piece sorcery" sent League One's Mansfield Town to the tournament's fifth round.
A young Swedish women's hockey team delivered on their coach's bold promise, stunning Czechia 2-0 to reach the Olympic semifinals for the first time since 2014. Led by 21-year-old goalkeeper Ebba Traff Svensson's 29 saves and 19-year-old college freshman Hanna Olsson's crucial goal, Sweden proved they belong among the world's elite.
Showing 20 of 26