Jake Horan Named Top Baseball Executive in First Year
A 29-year-old returned home to manage his local baseball team and turned their season into a championship run. Now he's been named Baseball Executive of the Year in just his first season.
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Three Indiana Soccer Teams Make Championship History
Gibson Southern High School won its second-ever regional soccer championship, defeating Charlestown 2-1 alongside two other Southwestern Indiana teams making history. After missing their conference title this year, the Titans are now two wins away from a state championship.
Multi-Sport Senior Leads Boyd County to 49-7 Playoff Win
Conner Davis helped his high school win three crucial games in three different sports within 48 hours. The Kentucky senior's football team secured their playoff spot with a dominant homecoming victory.
Indiana Football Revival Transforms Entire College Town
In just two years, Coach Curt Cignetti has turned Indiana University from a basketball-focused campus into a football powerhouse, winning last year's national championship and creating a 22-game winning streak. The transformation has sparked hope across the entire athletic department and inspired other schools nationwide.
Northland Rugby Reaches First-Ever National Final
A small New Zealand rugby team just made history, crushing their semifinal opponent 38-19 to reach their first national championship game ever. The underdogs from Whangārei now stand one win away from a title that's eluded them for generations.
Northland Rugby Secures First Ever Home Playoff Match
A small-town New Zealand rugby team just made history after 120 years. Northland's Taniwha clinched their first ever home playoff game with a hard-fought victory in the deep south.
London's Jab Jab Parade Keeps Grenadian Tradition Alive
Hundreds of revelers don devil horns and motor oil at dawn to launch London's Notting Hill Carnival with an electrifying Grenadian tradition. The Jab Jab masquerade brings Caribbean heritage to life in the heart of the UK's capital.
Nevada Team Wins U.S. Little League Championship
Thirteen kids from Henderson, Nevada just became the best Little League team in America, beating Ohio 12-2 to advance to the World Series championship game. Out of 2.5 million young players nationwide, Paseo Verde Little League now stands one win away from a world title.
Stolen Bronze Bust of Olympian Suni Lee Recovered
St. Paul police tracked down and recovered a stolen bronze sculpture honoring Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee just days after it went missing. The beloved tribute to the hometown gymnastics champion is back where it belongs.
Montgomery 8-Year-Olds Win National Baseball Championship
A team of 8-year-old baseball players from Montgomery, Alabama just brought home a national championship, defeating teams from 11 states. Their victory comes as their hometown prepares to host the same world series tournament in 2027.
St. Joseph Goats Win First Championship in 3-Year History
A three-year-old indoor football team just brought home their city's first Arena League Championship, proving that persistence pays off. Despite injuries throughout the season, the St. Joseph Goats dominated the finals 52-30.
Minot Aces Win North Dakota 12U Baseball Championship
A youth baseball team from Minot, North Dakota just capped off an incredible season by winning the state championship with a 41-7-1 record. The 12U AAA Minot Aces defeated the Bismarck Americans 6-2 in the final game, proving that hard work and teamwork can take young athletes all the way to the top.