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Young Indigenous cricketers are traveling hours from remote Australian communities to compete in national championships that have launched careers in professional cricket. This year's tournament in Mackay includes 13 teams and Papua New Guinea's national squad for the first time.
A 40-year-old athlete from Yellowknife just shattered a record that stood for nearly four decades by hopping 217 feet on his knuckles. Chris Stipdonk's incredible feat at the Arctic Winter Games proves that persistence and pain tolerance can achieve the impossible.
A 21-year-old Greenland athlete just shattered a world record at the Arctic Winter Games with a jaw-dropping 2.03-metre two-foot high kick jump. Athletes from eight circumpolar regions gathered in Whitehorse to celebrate Indigenous sport and cultural excellence.
After eight years without an Olympic medal, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom competition to become the first US skier ever to win three Olympic golds. Her commanding victory by more than a second proved she's back at her best.
In a heart-stopping finale, NRL player Brent Woolf charged down a field goal attempt in the dying seconds to secure a 16-16 draw between Indigenous and Māori All Stars. The thrilling stalemate in Hamilton showcased incredible skill and determination from both sides.
The Indigenous women's rugby league team staged a stunning comeback from three tries down to defeat the Maori All Stars 20-14 in Hamilton. Star player Jada Taylor sealed the win with a spectacular 75-metre try in the final minutes.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are proving major sporting events can be sustainable, reusing 85% of existing venues and powering nearly everything with renewable energy. From smarter snowmaking to electric shuttles, these Games show the path forward for climate-conscious sports.