Sheffield United on course to set ridiculous Premier League record - having already secured one unwanted achievement
Sheffield United set a new Premier League record for most goals conceded in a season, surpassing Derby County's previous record of 89 goals in 2007/08. [ more ]
Tottenham equal second-longest scoring run by netting in 36th consecutive game - Soccer News
Tottenham scored in their 36th consecutive Premier League game, equaling the second-longest run in Premier League history.
Tottenham would need to score in every game for the rest of this season and the first five games of next season to equal the record of 55 consecutive games. [ more ]
Fred Warner sets 49ers record with 6th straight season reaching 100 tackles
Fred Warner becomes the first San Francisco 49ers linebacker to record 100 tackles for six consecutive seasons, surpassing Derek Smith's record of five straight seasons.
Warner is the fifth active NFL linebacker to achieve this feat, joining Demario Davis, Eric Kendricks, Roquan Smith, and Bobby Wagner. [ more ]
Luka Modric surpasses Real Madrid legend to claim historic La Liga record
Luka Modric became the oldest player to feature in a La Liga game for Real Madrid, setting a new club record during their 3-0 win against Cadiz. [ more ]
Finlay Wild set a new fastest known time on the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, completing the 66-mile route in 15:35.
Haley Hasty and Michael Ruf won the 50-mile race at the Avalon Benefit in California, with Laura Beresford and Sam Condon taking first in the 50k. [ more ]
Running "Super" Shoes and the Ruthless Breaking of World Records
The development of 'super shoes' in the running industry, such as Nike's Vaporfly and Alphafly, has significantly impacted the sport and allowed elite athletes to break records.
The use of these high-tech running shoes raises questions about their validity and whether they enhance or hinder the sport. [ more ]
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract a Record $3B Inflow in First Trading Day: CF Benchmarks
The SEC's approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. may result in the largest influx of funds into a specific ETF on its first day of trading.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock could attract as much as $3 billion in inflows on its debut, setting a record for ETF history.
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs opens up the opportunity for any investor to gain exposure to bitcoin without needing to go through a crypto exchange. [ more ]
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff WriterDec 31, 2023, 01:49 AM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys.Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003.
Man United match unwanted record from 34 years ago following Nottingham Forest defeat
Manchester United have matched an unwanted record from all the way back in 1989 as they suffered yet another disappointing defeat in the Premier League yesterday, this time losing 2-1 to Nottingham Forest.