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NASA's Perseverance rover just became the furthest-traveling vehicle on another planet, covering over 28 miles across Mars in just five years. The achievement shatters a record that took the previous rover 14 years to set.
England's Harry Kane just became only the second player ever to score in 10 straight Champions League matches, matching a record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 33-year-old striker is now the frontrunner to become the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years.
The United States Women's Under-17 team just made history with the biggest victory ever recorded at any FIFA World Cup tournament. Ten different players scored in a stunning 17-0 win over Samoa, with forward Maddie DiMaria netting six goals in a performance for the ages.
The United States Women's Under-17 team just made history with a stunning 17-0 victory over Samoa, the largest win ever recorded at any FIFA World Cup tournament. Young striker Maddie DiMaria scored six goals, matching a feat last achieved by soccer superstar Erling Haaland.
The U.S. women's under-17 team made history with a record-breaking 17-0 victory over Samoa in Morocco, marking the largest margin of victory ever recorded in any World Cup tournament. Forward Maddie DiMaria led the charge with six goals, becoming the first player to achieve that feat in U-17 World Cup history.
A 15-year-old from Long Island helped the U.S. women's U-17 team make history with the largest FIFA World Cup win ever recorded. Loradana Paletta scored two goals and had three assists in the stunning 17-0 victory over Samoa.
The U.S. women's Under-17 soccer team just shattered World Cup history with a 17-0 victory over Samoa in Morocco. One player scored six goals in a single match, a World Cup first at any level.
Wales' women's football team is two games away from making their first-ever World Cup after beating Albania 3-0. The victory extends their record-breaking winning streak to 10 matches.
Sophie Adenot just became the first European astronaut to spend 235 continuous days in orbit, returning home with powerful insights about Earth and humanity. The 44-year-old made history as France's first female astronaut to complete a spacewalk.
Western Michigan University's women's soccer team just had their biggest scoring night in over two decades, netting seven goals against Kent State. The Broncos also set a new program record with two goals scored just 10 seconds apart.
Alex Milne shattered a 10-year-old British record while winning bronze at the World 100km Championships in Spain. His remarkable finish showcased the power of pacing and determination in ultra-distance running.
Four young runners just broke a record that seemed untouchable for three decades. Team D1 Elite Track Club made history at the AAU Junior Olympics, proving that the next generation of athletes is faster than ever.