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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.
Owen Hull's clutch ninth-inning hit sent the North Carolina Tar Heels to the College World Series after an incredible comeback from the brink of elimination. The team overcame a 3-2 deficit in the final inning to win 4-3 and earn their 13th trip to Omaha.
American showjumper Kent Farrington claimed victory at the 2026 FEI Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Fort Worth, thrilling the home crowd with a flawless final round on his horse Greya. The championship came down to the final seconds as Farrington delivered under immense pressure.
A small Caribbean island just reminded the world that big dreams come in all sizes. Curaçao claimed its second Little League World Series championship with an 11-2 victory over Nevada, twenty years after producing two future major leaguers.
A Texas judge gave a team of 12-year-olds a second chance at their baseball dreams just hours after Little League officials disqualified them. The Tulsa National Little League team will now play Tuesday for a spot in the World Series.
Two champions from the Miami Marlins' magical 2003 World Series run are heading to the team's hall of fame. Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis will be immortalized this season for their unforgettable contributions to South Florida baseball history.
Baseball legend Joe Carter will be immortalized outside Toronto's Rogers Centre with a statue celebrating his unforgettable walk-off home run that won the 1993 World Series. The Blue Jays surprised their franchise icon with the news as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning consecutive World Series titles for the first time in franchise history, celebrating with a dazzling ring ceremony before their home opener. Stars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts received championship rings studded with diamonds and sapphires that tell the story of their 2025 victory.
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.
A youth baseball team from Curaçao just secured something no team from their island nation has earned before: direct entry to the 2026 Little League World Series. Pariba Little League fought through a tough tournament to claim their ticket to Williamsport, continuing a legacy that includes producing MLB stars.
Anthony Barry went from playing in England's lower leagues to coaching alongside Thomas Tuchel in a World Cup semi-final in just 11 years. The 40-year-old assistant coach now helps lead England's historic run toward their first men's World Cup final since 1966.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
Two-time All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Pressly is hanging up his cleats after 13 seasons, capping off a remarkable career that included a 2022 World Series championship with the Houston Astros. The 37-year-old leaves the game with 117 saves and memories that will last a lifetime.
A teenage cricket prodigy just rewrote the record books with a jaw-dropping performance on the world's biggest youth stage. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to dominate an Under-19 Cricket World Cup final, showing the world that age is just a number.
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The Texas Rangers are bringing back left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who helped deliver their first-ever World Series championship in 2023. The one-year deal gives the comeback story another chapter as Montgomery recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
A group of 12-year-olds from Bayonne, New Jersey, just made history by rallying from a four-run deficit to reach the Little League World Series for the first time since the city's league started in 1951. The team stayed undefeated all summer and will represent their city on baseball's biggest youth stage.
Swiss equestrian champion Steve Guerdat clinched victory at the final World Cup qualifying event in Helsinki, securing his spot at April's championship finals. The thrilling competition saw just seven riders advance to the jump-off in front of a sold-out crowd.
At the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan's para swimmers dominated the World Series with eight gold medals while Spain's Teresa Perales set a world record. Athletes from 29 nations competed in three days of inspiring races that showcased the best of para swimming.
American showjumper Kent Farrington took first place in the opening round of the FEI Jumping World Cup Finals on home turf in Fort Worth, Texas. The crowd favorite and his 12-year-old mare Toulayna delivered a flawless performance that thrilled the hometown fans.
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