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World number five Miyu Yamashita dominated the final round of the 2026 Aramco Korea Championship, firing a stunning course record 63 to claim her fourth victory of the year. The major champion's bogey-free performance showcased peak athletic excellence and determination.
Egor Kornev shattered the 50-meter butterfly world record in Tashkent, clocking 21.28 seconds and shaving precious fractions off the previous mark. It's his second world record in two weeks, proving the young Russian is redefining what's possible in sprint swimming.
South African cricket player Lhuan-dre Pretorius just rewrote the record books at age 20, smashing 188 runs in a single T20 match to break a record that stood for 13 years. His electrifying performance in Bloemfontein shows how young athletes are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cricket.
Four former athletes and staff members who shaped decades of Mitchell High School sports excellence will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during Kernel Bowl weekend. Their stories of dedication span from a 34-year equipment manager to state champions who came back to coach the next generation.
American swimmer Kate Douglass shattered her own world record in the 50m freestyle, clocking an incredible 23.49 seconds just days after losing the record to her teammate. The stage is now set for an electric showdown between the two fastest women in history.
Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson made history by winning Nigeria's first-ever Commonwealth fencing gold medal in front of a roaring home crowd. The 16-year-old dominated every opponent after switching from England to represent his heritage.
America's track stars showed what's possible at LA 2028 as Olympic champions and rising teens dominated the US national championships in New York. A 17-year-old high schooler stole the show with the biggest 800m victory margin in over a decade.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar just joined an elite group of only five riders in history to win the Tour de France five times. The 26-year-old dominated this year's race with record-breaking climbs and a nearly six-and-a-half-minute lead.
At just 27, Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar sealed his fifth Tour de France victory, becoming the youngest rider ever to join an elite group of five-time champions. Ecuador's Richard Carapaz celebrated his own triumph, winning the grueling final mountain stage.
Slovenian cycling star Tadej Pogačar claimed his fourth stage win of this year's Tour de France, putting him on track to join an elite group of only five riders who have won the iconic race five times. The 27-year-old launched a powerful attack in the final climb to extend his commanding lead with just days remaining.
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Novak Djokovic battled for over five hours to defeat an opponent 14 years younger, keeping his dream of a record 25th Grand Slam title alive. The 39-year-old Serbian proved age is just a number in what he called one of the best matches of his career.
Novak Djokovic just made tennis history with the longest quarter-final match Wimbledon has ever seen. After an incredible five hours and 15 minutes on the court, the champion defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime to earn his spot in the semi-finals.