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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt just became the first rookie in World Series history to record six consecutive hits. The 22-year-old's clutch performance could earn him MVP honors in his debut season.
Arsenal striker Alessia Russo made history with three goals against Benfica, becoming England's top scorer in Women's Champions League history. The record-breaking performance helped Arsenal win 3-0 and build crucial momentum for the season ahead.
New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer just became the first NHL player in 15 years to play an entire 3-on-3 overtime period without a single break. The 19-year-old logged over 32 minutes of ice time in a thrilling comeback game that went to a shootout.
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho just rewrote Turkish football history, scoring in 11 straight matches for Bursaspor. The record-breaking run surpassed a milestone that stood for over six decades.
European football's biggest tournament is experiencing an unprecedented goals explosion, with teams scoring at the highest rate in over six decades. The new format seems to be unleashing more attacking, entertaining matches across the board.
Townsville Fire's Abbey Ellis delivered a record-breaking 47-point performance to lead her team to victory, marking the highest individual score in Australian women's basketball in 21 years. The defending champions rallied from a 14-point deficit to secure an 86-68 win over Adelaide.
Former Premier League player Kelechi Iheanacho just made Turkish football history with a scoring streak nobody saw coming. The 30-year-old Nigerian forward has now found the net in 11 consecutive league matches for Bursaspor.
Young Indian athletes Bharatpreet Singh and Nitika Anup broke meet records at the 6th Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition, proving the country's rising sports talent is stronger than ever. Their stunning performances highlight a new generation ready to compete on the world stage.
The Cleveland Guardians made postseason history with a dominant pitching performance, striking out 21 Chicago White Sox batters in a single game. After being down 2-0 in the series, they won three straight elimination games to advance to the championship series.
Harry Kane just matched England's 36-year record for most international appearances, becoming only the second player to earn 125 caps for the Three Lions. The kid who once showed up to tryouts as a goalkeeper is now the nation's top scorer and co-record holder.
South African cricket player Lhuan-dre Pretorius just rewrote the record books at age 20, smashing 188 runs in a single T20 match to break a record that stood for 13 years. His electrifying performance in Bloemfontein shows how young athletes are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cricket.
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell just rewrote WNBA history, becoming the league's single-season scoring leader with 1,034 points and counting. The record-breaking moment surprised even Mitchell, who walked into a confetti-filled locker room celebration thinking it was for someone else.