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Japan reclaimed the Mixed Team World Championship title in Baku, defeating Russia to secure their eighth team gold medal. After falling short last year, the Japanese team swept through the competition with unstoppable momentum and precise execution.
The Ganges Grandmasters had no owner just days before their auction, forcing emergency management changes. They went on to win the entire Global Chess League championship.
After two heartbreaking losses in previous championship games, Middlebury College's ultimate frisbee team finally reached "The Standard" they'd been chasing. The Pranksters dominated Carleton 15-7 to claim their third title in program history.
The Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers pulled off a stunning 16-12 upset over second-ranked Bowdoin to punch their ticket to the NCAA lacrosse championship game. Led by junior David Charney's career-high five goals, the 10th-seeded underdogs proved that determination and teamwork can topple even the toughest opponents.
Penn State's men's lacrosse team delivered a stunning 16-8 upset victory over top-seeded Johns Hopkins to claim their second Big Ten Tournament championship. The Nittany Lions dominated the same stadium where they last won the conference title in 2019.
The University of Virginia men's golf team clinched their second consecutive ACC Championship with a commanding 3-1 victory over Stanford in match play competition. Three Cavaliers delivered individual wins to seal the title for the nation's second-ranked team.
East Carolina's baseball team just put on the most explosive offensive show in their coach's 10-year tenure, crushing William & Mary 24-3 with contributions from nearly every player in the lineup. The Pirates' 20-hit performance marked their best single-game total in 15 years.
Austria claimed victory in the first-ever Olympic men's super team ski jump, bringing home their first skiing medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The new two-person format showcased emerging talent alongside seasoned champions, creating fresh opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Germany's luge team completed a perfect Olympic relay record, winning their fourth consecutive gold medal since the event began. Two teammates now hold an incredible seven Olympic gold medals each.
Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool secured their first ever Davis Cup victory, helping Great Britain clinch a 4-0 win over Norway in Oslo. Despite a second-set wobble, the world's top-ranked doubles pair held their nerve to send Britain through to the final qualifying round.
Three American speed skaters just set a track record while clinching their third consecutive World Cup season championship. Conor McDermott-Mostowy, Cooper McLeod, and Zach Stoppelmoor crossed the finish line in just 1:17.61 at the final race in Inzell, Germany.