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Young substitute Yang Min-hyuk's relentless pressure and Eom Ji-sung's clutch goal delivered South Korea its fourth consecutive Asian Games football title, breaking Japan's momentum with one perfect strike. The 1-0 victory on Japanese soil makes history as the first four-peat in the tournament.
Veteran archer Amaya Paz-Cojuangco just earned the Philippines its first silver medal in archery at the Asian Games in over a decade. Now, with a powerhouse Korean coach who's never lost at a tournament, the team is racing toward Olympic glory in Los Angeles.
Four athletes from a small Turkish city just swept three gold medals at the Mediterranean Games and are now training six days a week for an unprecedented shot at the 2028 Olympics. It would be the first time Turkey has ever qualified badminton players in women's doubles.
After three frustrating quarter-final losses, Malaysian badminton pair Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik have finally broken through with a dominant win in South Korea. Their crushing victory sets up a semifinal showdown with Japan's top team.
A 26-year-old from Tampa who'd never played links golf before Monday is now second place at The Open Championship. Jackson Suber's infectious positivity and natural talent are turning heads at Royal Birkdale.
After 36 years, Mexico has a new Tour de France stage winner. Isaac del Toro's thrilling victory in Barcelona brought Mexican fans to tears of joy and sparked celebrations across continents.
Canada's national team made history by advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, defeating South Africa 1-0. The co-hosts overcame a winless World Cup record spanning decades to give their nation an unforgettable sports moment.
Canada's men's soccer team reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time ever, defeating South Africa with a late goal that sparked tears of joy at the final whistle. The historic victory marks a turning point for a team learning to win under pressure on soccer's biggest stage.
Canada advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history, thrilling home fans despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland. The achievement marks a stunning turnaround for a nation that had never won a World Cup finals match before this tournament.
Canada returns to soccer's biggest stage with momentum, hosting the 2026 World Cup and aiming for their first-ever tournament victory. After making history in 2022 with their first World Cup goal in 36 years, the team believes they're ready to shock the world.
Alexander Zverev moved within two victories of his first-ever Grand Slam title after defeating Jesper de Jong at the French Open. With top rivals out due to injury and upsets, the German star finally has his clearest path to tennis glory.
A 15-year-old cricket phenom smashed 97 runs in one of the sport's most explosive performances ever, nearly breaking a legendary record. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking innings led his team to victory and proved age is just a number when talent meets courage.