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Scotland's women's rugby team will play in front of 28,000 fans this Saturday at Murrayfield, shattering their previous record of 7,774 by more than 20,000. The historic crowd marks a turning point for women's sport in Scotland.
Elon University's Jaqueline Zacharias shattered her own javelin record just four weeks after setting it, launching the spear over 153 feet. Her teammates joined the winning streak with five personal bests across distance events.
After nearly quitting tennis, 23-year-old Janice Tjen went from unranked college player to world No. 36 in under two years, becoming Indonesia's first WTA singles champion in 23 years. Her journey shows what's possible when you trust the people who believe in you.
The Yale Bulldogs women's sailing team captured the NEISA Women's Team Race Championship at Tufts University, finishing with an impressive 15-4 record despite challenging weather conditions. Seven talented sailors navigated shifty winds and light breezes to claim the prestigious Legler Trophy.
Canada's women's rugby team dominated Australia with a commanding 24-0 victory in wet California conditions. The clean sheet win showcases the team's growing strength ahead of major international competitions.
After four years away, netball star Ameliaranne Ekenasio marked her Central Pulse comeback with a near-perfect shooting performance. The 35-year-old's return shows age is just a number when it comes to doing what you love.
England's women's rugby team returns to Twickenham Stadium this Saturday to defend their Six Nations title in front of 75,000 fans, setting a new tournament attendance record. The Red Roses are riding a historic 33-game winning streak since their World Cup victory last year.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
A girls hockey team that wouldn't have existed a decade ago just captured their second national championship, proving how quickly opportunity can transform young lives. The Vegas Jr. Golden Knights went undefeated through six games to claim the title.
Maria Jose Marin became the first Colombian to win the Augusta National Women's Amateur, shooting the lowest score in tournament history just one year after missing the cut. The 19-year-old Arkansas junior's four-stroke victory proves persistence pays off at golf's most prestigious venue.
After three heartbreaking losses, Melbourne's Annie Anezakis finally tasted victory as Oxford defeated Cambridge in the historic women's Boat Race. The win ended Oxford's decade-long drought in front of thousands of cheering fans on the Thames.
Valerie Grenier delivered a commanding performance to win the giant slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, marking her biggest victory of the season. Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin secured her latest Overall World Cup title with a clutch final run.
South Korea's women's national soccer team just punched their ticket to the World Cup with a commanding 6-0 victory. The decisive win marks a major milestone for women's soccer in the country.
Victoria Chávez won the 2025 World Games Athlete of the Year after her last-second touchdown secured Mexico's second straight gold medal. The 24-year-old from Chihuahua beat out 30 global athletes in a fan vote, just months after recovering from a serious knee injury.
American moguls skiers claimed all three podium spots at the World Cup dual moguls event in Japan, with Olympic medalist Jaelin Kauf taking gold. The dominant performance marks the second time this season the U.S. women have swept the podium in dual moguls competition.
A Johns Hopkins senior just became only the third fencer in school history to reach 300 career wins, leading her team to second place at nationals. The Blue Jays also captured their first sabre team championship in five years.
The University of North Texas women's track team claimed their first conference indoor championship in over two decades, ending a 21-year wait with an emotional eight-point victory. Senior London Maxwell sparked the win by unexpectedly taking gold in the mile despite not even being seeded in the top eight.
American ultrarunner Ashley Paulson just ran 100 miles in 12 hours and 19 minutes, crushing the previous world record by over 17 minutes. The 31-year-old conquered the grueling distance at a Nevada race, proving what the human body can achieve with determination.
New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just made history, claiming her fifth Olympic medal and becoming the world's most decorated Olympic snowboarder at age 24. Her silver medal in slopestyle came down to a breathtaking final run that sealed her legacy.
At 35, Arianna Fontana just became Italy's most decorated Olympian ever, winning her 14th medal at her sixth Winter Games. Twenty years after her Olympic debut as a teenager in her home country, she's back on Italian ice making history.
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