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Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson finally captured the gold medal they'd been chasing at one of beach volleyball's premier events. Their victory in Ostrava, Czechia completed a three-year medal collection at the tournament they call their favorite.
The University of Texas captured its fourth NCAA Division I rowing championship in program history, edging out Stanford at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The victory marks another milestone for the Longhorns, who have dominated the sport in recent years.
The University of Texas rowing team claimed their fourth NCAA Championship in six years with a dominating performance that included an unofficial world record. The Longhorns matched their program record with 130 points and captured gold in two individual events.
Teenager Gracie Smith has earned a spot on England's senior netball program just months after finishing her high school exams. The rising star won her first championship at 16 and is now training with the country's best players.
Texas A&M defeated Auburn 4-1 to capture the 2026 NCAA Division I women's tennis championship, claiming their second national title since 2024. The Aggies bounced back from last year's runner-up finish with a dominant tournament run that ended at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Georgia.
Princeton's women's rowing team just secured their ninth consecutive Ivy League championship, proving that excellence and consistency can go hand in hand. The Tigers pulled ahead after a slow start to claim their 23rd all-time title and punch their ticket to nationals.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina claimed her third Italian Open title just 18 months after giving birth, defeating top-ranked players along the way. Her inspiring comeback story shows what's possible when determination meets talent.
The University of Georgia women's club lacrosse team captured their second championship in program history, defeating Clemson 12-9 in a thrilling comeback. The eighth-seeded Bulldogs battled through four straight upsets to bring the trophy home to Athens.
A 14-year-old American sprinter just shattered the 200-meter world record for her age group, posting the ninth-fastest time ever recorded by any female athlete under 18. Melanie Doggett is part of a new generation of young track stars who will be in their prime for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Five UNC Greensboro softball players traded their graduation ceremony for a shot at their childhood dream. They won the Southern Conference Championship and earned their first NCAA tournament berth.
A small Indiana college's tennis team just won their first-ever national tournament match, with freshman Marin Kawano clinching the dramatic 4-3 victory. The Leafs are making history one match at a time.
Western Carolina's women's track and field team won their first Southern Conference championship in eight years with a thrilling seven-point victory. The Catamounts swept eight individual titles and scored 68 points in the final eight events to dethrone the defending champions.
England's women's rugby team dominated Italy with a stunning 61-33 victory, scoring nine tries in an away match that sets the stage for a championship decider. The Red Roses will now face France with the Women's Six Nations title on the line.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh just shattered her own 100m butterfly world record again, clocking an astonishing 54.33 seconds. The 23-year-old now owns every single one of the 13 fastest times ever recorded in her event.
A Seattle dragon boat team made entirely of cancer survivors just qualified for the world championships in Taiwan. These women went from never being athletic to competing on the international stage.
Seven months after their dramatic World Cup final showdown, Canada's women's rugby team will face England again at Toronto's BMO Field this October. The highly anticipated rematch marks the first time Canada has hosted a major women's rugby match in the Greater Toronto Area in 15 years.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
The University of Oklahoma Sooners just claimed their second consecutive NCAA women's gymnastics championship with a stunning performance in Fort Worth. The team's victory marks their eighth national title in program history.
Veronica Hargrave just became only the second woman in Indiana University history to run the 800-meter in under two minutes, smashing a school record that stood for 16 years. Her 1:59.79 finish caps off a weekend where multiple Hoosiers set personal bests and showed what dedication looks like.
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.
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