Cricketer Who Hated the Game Now Tops World Rankings
England's Linsey Smith once hoped for rain so she wouldn't have to play cricket. Now at 31, she's ranked the world's number one T20 bowler heading into the Women's World Cup.
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Polish Lifesaver Breaks World Record at World Games
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Houston World Cup Event Aims for Soccer Ball World Record
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
Dutch Kids Rank Happiest in the World (Again). Here's How
Dutch children have once again topped the rankings as the happiest kids in the developed world, and the secret might be simpler than you think. From bike-filled streets to smartphone-free schools, the Netherlands is proving that small changes can make childhood better for everyone.
Masters Field Grows to 23 Nations Thanks to World Rankings
Forty years ago, world golf rankings changed everything. Now international players compete equally in tournaments once closed to all but Americans.
Houston Sets Soccer Ball World Record for FIFA World Cup
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Canada Sets World Record in Mixed Relay at World Games
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Nigeria's D'Tigress Eye Redemption at 2026 World Cup
Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.
American Samoa Women's Soccer Team Stuns World Cup Circuit
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
Curaçao Sets World Record as Smallest Nation in World Cup
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Philippines' Jollibee Ranks 5th Among World's Top Brands
A Filipino fast-food chain just cracked the top five strongest restaurant brands in the world, standing out as Southeast Asia's only representative in the global elite. While the region is famous for incredible food, Jollibee proves that loving your culture can build something the whole world recognizes.
At 51, Mark Williams Chases 4th World Snooker Title
Welsh snooker legend Mark Williams is competing in this year's World Championship at age 51, aiming to become the sport's oldest world champion. Despite battling eyesight issues and performance anxiety, the three-time champion keeps defying age to stay ranked sixth in the world.
Zimbabwe Stuns Australia in Historic T20 World Cup Win
Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup, defeating second-ranked Australia by 23 runs in a thrilling match that had fans dancing in celebration. The 11th-ranked team controlled the game from start to finish, proving that heart and skill can overcome any ranking.
Indian Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal Becomes World No. 1 at 65kg
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal just climbed to the top of the world rankings in men's freestyle 65kg, surpassing an Olympic champion and a World Champion. The 23-year-old remains undefeated this season with a perfect record that's turning heads across the wrestling world.
Egyptian Teen Amina Orfi Wins World Squash at 18
Eighteen-year-old Amina Orfi just became the youngest women's world squash champion ever, defeating the world's second-ranked player in a historic five-game final on home soil in Egypt. She's also the first player to hold both junior and senior world titles simultaneously.
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Wits University Ranks #1 in Africa, Top 1% Globally
South Africa's Wits University just claimed the top spot in Africa and broke into the world's top 1% of universities, ranking 200th globally out of over 21,000 institutions. The achievement showcases how African universities are competing with the world's best while driving progress across the continent.
Nigeria's Super Eagles Jump 12 Spots in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's national football team rocketed from 38th to 26th in the FIFA World Rankings after their stellar third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles won six of seven matches and earned the highest points gain of any country in the latest rankings.
Aaron Judge: World Baseball Classic Tops World Series
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
French Cyclist Wins First Elite World Cup in Leogang
Adrien Boichis claimed his first Elite World Cup victory in Austria, winning by nearly 20 seconds after a bold final-lap attack. The 26-year-old balances dual careers in road and mountain bike racing while rising to fourth in world rankings.
Teen Player Pushes World No. 1 to Brink in Table Tennis
Egyptian table tennis star Hana Goda, just 18, took the world's top-ranked player to a nail-biting seven-game match at the World Cup quarterfinals. The historic performance made her the first Egyptian, Arab, and African woman to reach this stage.
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