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Cris Cosentino led Argentina to a dramatic World Cup victory in field hockey, then shared a touching tribute to her girlfriend Emilia. Their love story shows how support and partnership can help athletes achieve their biggest dreams.
Argentina's women's field hockey team defeated the reigning champions Netherlands 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout to claim their third World Cup title. The victory caps a 26-year legacy that began with a hand-drawn lioness on a shirt in Sydney.
Six different Indian players found the net as the women's hockey team dominated South Africa 6-1 at the World Cup in the Netherlands. The victory pushed India to the top of their pool with an unbeaten record.
The US Women's National Field Hockey Team secured their first victory at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, defeating Scotland 3-2 in an edge-of-your-seat finish. The win keeps their tournament hopes alive heading into their final pool match against powerhouse Germany.
In tiny Shahbad, India, one coach has trained 80 international hockey players and eight national team captains. Now his student Navneet Kaur just led India to their first draw against China in five tries at the Women's Hockey World Cup.
Young women from daily-wage families who were told girls shouldn't play hockey just won bronze at the Asia Cup. Their journey from worn-out equipment to the medal podium is reshaping what's possible for girls in Indian sports.
The U.S. Under-21 Women's Field Hockey Team pulled off a nail-biting shootout victory over Uruguay to clinch their spot at the Junior World Cup. After Uruguay tied the game with just 37 seconds left, Team USA regrouped and dominated the shootout 3-1.
Washington College's field hockey team just proved that champions exist both on the field and in the classroom. Seventeen student-athletes earned national academic recognition, with eight achieving near-perfect GPAs.
Union College field hockey players are proving excellence extends beyond the field, with 11 student-athletes earning national academic honors this year. Three players achieved near-perfect GPAs while helping their team make history.
Former Division III field hockey player Kylie Kelce is redefining what it means to be an athlete's spouse by building her own career as a podcast host, coach, and advocate for women's sports. She's showing millions that being someone's partner doesn't mean putting your own dreams on pause.