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A goalkeeper who once slept on streets and washed cars to survive just shut out Belgium at the World Cup. Alireza Beiranvand's journey from extreme poverty to double Guinness World Record holder proves dreams can survive anything.
German midfielder Nadiem Amiri delivered a game-changing assist at the World Cup, capping a remarkable comeback story that started with a career-saving move to Mainz. The son of Afghan refugees who fled war in the 1980s never gave up on his dream, even after five years away from Germany's national team.
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.
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.
Nestory Irankunda planned his goal celebration before stepping onto the field for his World Cup debut. The 20-year-old Australian striker recreated Tim Cahill's iconic corner flag boxing celebration exactly 20 years and one day after Cahill scored Australia's first ever World Cup goal.
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.
Duckens Nazon survived bombs and a 48-hour border ordeal fleeing Iran's conflict, and now he's leading Haiti to their first World Cup in 52 years. The nation's record scorer will face Scotland this summer in a moment five decades in the making.
A 20-year-old born in a Tanzanian refugee camp just became Australia's youngest World Cup scorer. Nestory Irankunda left Bayern Munich to chase his dream, and it paid off in spectacular fashion.
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A meteorologist's risky forecast convinced General Eisenhower to delay D-Day by 24 hours, likely saving thousands of lives and changing the course of World War II. The new film "Pressure" tells the true story of James Stagg, the Scottish scientist who stood firm against conflicting predictions. #
Four astronauts circling the Moon have sparked a global wave of emotion, reminding us why space exploration still matters. From honoring a fallen loved one to healing childhood trauma, here's why Artemis II touched millions of hearts.
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.
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.
New York is handing out 500 free FIFA World Cup tickets to working families, first responders, and military members who might not otherwise afford the experience. Each ticket includes a free shuttle bus ride to the stadium.
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.
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Four astronauts didn't just fly farther from Earth than anyone in history. They also set a surprise record for the greatest distance between humans ever recorded.
England's 1966 World Cup hero Bobby Moore stands immortalized in bronze at Wembley Stadium, the very ground where he lifted football's greatest prize. His legacy endures 33 years after his death, inspiring new generations with a story of triumph over adversity.
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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.
The man who scored the goal that sent New Zealand to the 2010 World Cup is now mentoring the next generation of football talent. Rory Fallon has been named head coach of Auckland FC's reserve team.
German striker Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench to send Germany into the World Cup knockout rounds, capping a remarkable journey from working 8-hour factory shifts at 17 to scoring on football's biggest stage. The 29-year-old now has five goal involvements in just two substitute appearances at the tournament.
After years of struggle and being nearly dropped from India's cricket team, 31-year-old Sanju Samson became the tournament's most valuable player in India's T20 World Cup victory. His patient journey from empty domestic stadiums to lifting the trophy proves that persistence pays off.
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