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A tiny German town smaller than most college campuses just beat defending champions and sits ahead of Bayern Munich in the top soccer league. Elversberg's fairytale rise from near-collapse to perfect record is rewriting what's possible in professional sports.
A Swedish striker who made sandwiches until age 24 is now scoring goals in Europe's biggest competition. Jacob Bergstrom's journey from amateur football to the Champions League proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Australian swimmer Jenna Forrester wasn't even supposed to compete in the 200m backstroke at the Commonwealth Games. Fifteen minutes after winning bronze in another event, she shocked herself and the world by claiming gold.
A nation of just 5.6 million people is making football history at the World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time ever and bringing communities together from Oslo to Sydney. Norway's humble team has captured hearts worldwide by beating five-time champion Brazil.
Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wildcard who grew up five minutes from Wimbledon, just became only the second wildcard ever to reach the tournament's semifinals. The hometown hero now stands just two wins away from matching tennis history.
Eloy Room made history with a record-tying performance in goal, helping tiny Curaçao secure their first-ever World Cup point. The Caribbean nation held mighty Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in a David versus Goliath showdown.
Matt Fisher, known for his bowling rather than batting, surprised everyone by scoring his first Test half-century while batting at number 10 for England. His unexpected performance helped England reach 291 runs against New Zealand at The Oval.
Matt Fisher, usually a bowler batting at number 10, scored his first Test half-century to help England reach 291 runs against New Zealand. The unexpected hero stepped up when his team needed him most.
A 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde's second division brought Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw in his World Cup debut, earning over 2 million Instagram followers in 90 minutes. Vozinha's tearful celebration captured hearts worldwide as he proved age is just a number on soccer's biggest stage.
A tiny German town with no train station and just three bakeries just made sports history. Elversberg's soccer club reached the Bundesliga against impossible odds.
A 29-year-old who's never won a professional tournament is one round away from making his wildest dream come true. Alex Smalley leads the PGA Championship heading into Sunday's final round.
In a former mining town of just 30,000 people, RC Lens is proving you don't need billions to compete at the top. The club is second in France's top league while staying true to its working-class roots.