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World Cup champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer are celebrating a new kind of victory as they prepare to welcome their baby this October. The engaged couple joins a growing wave of England rugby players balancing elite sports careers with motherhood.
Olympic bronze medalist Zoe Atkin just claimed her first solo World Cup championship in freestyle skiing halfpipe, capping off a breakthrough season. The 23-year-old British athlete dominated the final event in Switzerland to seal the victory.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by clinching her sixth overall World Cup championship, tying the all-time record. At just 30 years old, she's proving that excellence and perseverance can rewrite the record books.
Five FIFA World Cup champions now play in Major League Soccer, including French legend Antoine Griezmann joining Orlando City this July. The league's growing star power proves soccer's biggest names see MLS as a destination, not just a retirement league.
Defending World Cup champions Argentina chose Kansas City as their home base for the 2026 tournament, beating out Miami and bringing up to 100,000 fans to the heartland. The selection puts a Midwest city on the global stage as the largest World Cup in history kicks off in just three months.
England's Rugby World Cup champions are welcoming seven new players to their squad as they prepare to defend their Six Nations title. The fresh talent steps up as legends retire and team leaders celebrate new chapters in motherhood.
Two World Cup champions stuck overseas due to conflict made it home just in time to face off in a thrilling comeback match. Their return sparked an unforgettable game that lifted their teams and fans alike.
India claimed its third T20 World Cup championship with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in front of over 86,000 roaring fans at home. The historic win makes India the first country to successfully defend its title and win the trophy on home soil.
After a 2010 mutiny left French soccer in ruins, the team rebuilt from rock bottom to become World Cup champions. Their journey from national disgrace to glory shows how resilience can transform everything.
John Mitchell, who led England's Red Roses to their first World Cup victory in 11 years and an unprecedented 25-game winning streak, has committed to coaching the team through the next World Cup cycle. Rugby legend Emily Scarratt joins his coaching staff after retiring as England's all-time leading scorer.
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 overtime victory against Morocco in Rabat, capping a thrilling tournament that showcased African soccer's rising talent. Both finalists now prepare to face World Cup champions Brazil and France this summer in high-profile friendlies.