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The world's best Para powerlifters are gathering in Japan for the Asian Para Games, including an athlete who hasn't lost a competition in years. China's Lingling Guo leads a star-studded lineup of 13 Paralympic gold medalists competing across 23 medal events from October 19-24.
Ireland's boxing legend Katie Taylor ended her career in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park, winning her final fight and becoming undisputed champion for the third time. The 40-year-old pioneer who fought when women were banned from amateur boxing leaves the sport with 26 wins and just one loss.
Wu Yize became snooker's second-youngest world champion at 22, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thriller at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. His victory comes after years of sacrifice, including leaving China at 16 and living in a windowless flat while his mother battled health issues back home.
A New Jersey state employee just cracked the top five all-time Jeopardy! winning streaks, racking up over $700,000 in 25 consecutive victories. Jamie Ding is now chasing down legends like James Holzhauer with no signs of slowing down.
Sha'Carri Richardson just pulled off one of the most impressive sprinting performances in Australian sports history. The Olympic gold medalist won the Stawell Gift from scratch, giving competitors up to 10 meters head start.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced nine new inductees who will be honored in August, including coaching legend Doc Rivers, WNBA star Candace Parker, and the groundbreaking 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team. The diverse class celebrates excellence across every level of the game.
Two unbeaten Japanese boxing champions will face off at Tokyo's iconic stadium in May, creating one of the sport's most anticipated matchups of the year. The showdown promises to captivate fans across Japan and around the world.
Over 1,300 high school wrestlers competed at Ball Arena this weekend, with 84 individual champions crowned across six classifications. Six teams took home state titles, including Highland capturing its first-ever championship and Pomona shattering its own state record.
Three Nigerian boxing stars are on the verge of making history, with championship fights lined up throughout 2026. From a 21-year-old prodigy to a groundbreaking female fighter, Nigeria's boxing future has never looked brighter.