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After four attempts over five years, Nigerian Air Force Sergeant Agboola Kolawole has achieved his dream of joining the Professional Golfers' Association of Nigeria. He's now determined to become one of Africa's best golfers while training the next generation.
A year after their heartbreaking World Cup final loss, Canada's women's rugby team is seeing doors open worldwide. Players are landing professional contracts overseas and inspiring a new generation at home.
Bradley Williams skipped a major tournament to compete in his first Masters World Championship, and the gamble paid off with a dominant 12-stroke victory. Seven Team Innova athletes claimed world titles, including team captain Jennifer Allen's first world championship after two decades as a pro.
Former LSU softball standouts Aliyah Andrews and Sahvanna Jaquish just won the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship with the Utah Talons. The dynamic duo helped sweep the Chicago Bandits in back-to-back games to claim the title.
Two former Arkansas softball stars are taking their winning ways to the professional level, helping the Utah Talons secure the top seed in the AUSL Championship Series. Bri Ellis and Kailey Wyckoff will compete for their second straight league title this weekend.
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South Africa's women's rugby team just beat the USA for the first time in 14 years, marking a turning point as the sport transitions from amateur passion project to professional career. From zero contracts in 2022 to 120 players now earning full-time salaries, women's rugby is finally offering athletes the chance to focus entirely on their craft.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
Odicci Alexander-Bennett played an entire professional softball season while pregnant, gave birth in January, and is now back to compete again. Her journey shows how women athletes are rewriting what's possible after becoming mothers.