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Science

Daredevil legend 'Fearless Felix' Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident at 56

AC Milan

Felix Baumgartner dies at 56; extreme athlete was first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound

Soccer (FIFA)

Stratospheric skydiver Baumgartner dies in crash

fromLos Angeles Times

Science

Daredevil legend 'Fearless Felix' Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident at 56

AC Milan

Felix Baumgartner dies at 56; extreme athlete was first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound

Soccer (FIFA)

Stratospheric skydiver Baumgartner dies in crash

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#nhl

National Hockey League

Alex Ovechkin wins ESPY award for Best Record-Breaking Performance: 'We accomplish something special this season and we did it together'

Alex Ovechkin becomes oldest player in NHL history to score playoff overtime goal and record three or more points in the same game

Alex Ovechkin made history as the oldest player to score a playoff overtime goal and register three points in a single playoff game.

fromJapers' Rink

Washington Capitals

Monday Caps Clips: 895

fromFOX Sports

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in NHL history

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th goal, a monumental achievement celebrated across the league.

Ilya Sorokin gave Alex Ovechkin his stick after allowing goal that broke NHL goals record: 'It's good experience for me'

Ilya Sorokin became the goaltender for Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal, marking a memorable moment in their friendship.

Ovechkin passes Gretzky for NHL goals record at 895

Alex Ovechkin becomes the all-time NHL goal scorer, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's long-standing record with his 895th goal.

National Hockey League

Alex Ovechkin wins ESPY award for Best Record-Breaking Performance: 'We accomplish something special this season and we did it together'

Alex Ovechkin becomes oldest player in NHL history to score playoff overtime goal and record three or more points in the same game

Alex Ovechkin made history as the oldest player to score a playoff overtime goal and register three points in a single playoff game.

fromJapers' Rink

Monday Caps Clips: 895

Alex Ovechkin has officially become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer with 895 goals.

fromFOX Sports

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in NHL history

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th goal, a monumental achievement celebrated across the league.

Washington Capitals

Ilya Sorokin gave Alex Ovechkin his stick after allowing goal that broke NHL goals record: 'It's good experience for me'

Ovechkin passes Gretzky for NHL goals record at 895

Alex Ovechkin becomes the all-time NHL goal scorer, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's long-standing record with his 895th goal.

more#nhl

Queues and winning Raducanu make Wimbledon feel even more British than usual

Wimbledon experienced a record-breaking day with seven British player victories, highlighting a historic moment in the tournament's legacy.

Knapp's 11-under 61 sets Rocket Classic record

Knapp's 11-under 61 not only broke the Rocket Classic record but also made him the first PGA Tour player to shoot 61 or lower in the same season.

E-Commerce

#athletics

Running

Gout Gout breaks own 200m record; beats Bolt's Golden Spike debut time

Women in technology

fromwww.nytimes.com

Given the Right Conditions, Could a Woman Run a 4-Minute Mile?

A woman may soon break the four-minute mile, a milestone once deemed unattainable, inspiring future generations of female athletes.

Running

Gout Gout breaks own 200m record; beats Bolt's Golden Spike debut time

Women in technology

fromwww.nytimes.com

Given the Right Conditions, Could a Woman Run a 4-Minute Mile?

A woman may soon break the four-minute mile, a milestone once deemed unattainable, inspiring future generations of female athletes.

more#athletics

English Premier League

fromIrish Independent

Mark English smashes Irish record to win 800m in the Netherlands in stunning fashion

Mark English breaks his own Irish 800m record, clocking 1:43.92 and becoming the first Irishman to run under 1:44.

fromThe Washington Post

Nationals' first-inning ambush rewrites club record book in win over Arizona

I've been part of some crooked numbers. But that was a good one.

Washington Nationals

#softball

Women in technology

79.4 MPH! How Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens became the hardest thrower softball has ever seen

San Francisco Giants

NCAA softball: Stanford rips No. 16 Oregon, advances to Regional Final

LA Dodgers

Are the Oklahoma Sooners still No. 1? The Top 25 college softball teams after Week 7

Women in technology

79.4 MPH! How Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens became the hardest thrower softball has ever seen

San Francisco Giants

NCAA softball: Stanford rips No. 16 Oregon, advances to Regional Final

LA Dodgers

Are the Oklahoma Sooners still No. 1? The Top 25 college softball teams after Week 7

more#softball

fromwww.dw.com

'Everest Man' from Nepal claims record 31st summit DW 05/27/2025

Kami Rita Sherpa set a new record by climbing Mount Everest 31 times, solidifying his status as a legendary climber.

fromMiami Herald

Award-winning swim coach leads by example through hard work

"No one has broken any of my three national records. I will be attempting to break the World Record in the 100 Meter Butterfly in a meet this November. If I can drop .37 seconds that would do it!"

Miami food

fromsportslens.com

Oklahoma City's 87 first-half points in Game 2 is a new NBA postseason record

The Oklahoma City Thunder displayed an impressive offensive effort in Game 2 against the Nuggets, scoring 87 points by halftimeâa new NBA postseason record.

Washington Wizards

Lady Gaga Just Made History By Breaking A Major Record

Lady Gaga set a record with 2.5 million attendees at her free Copacabana concert, marking the highest-ever for a female artist.

fromConsequence

NYC music

Lady Gaga Sets Record for Highest Attended Concert by Female Artist with Copacabana Beach Show

NYC music

fromBustle

Lady Gaga Just Made History By Breaking A Major Record

Lady Gaga set a record with 2.5 million attendees at her free Copacabana concert, marking the highest-ever for a female artist.

NYC music

fromConsequence

Lady Gaga Sets Record for Highest Attended Concert by Female Artist with Copacabana Beach Show

Lady Gaga's concert in Rio de Janeiro achieved 2.5 million attendees, setting a record for the highest attendance for a female artist's concert.

How Yamal's first 100 games compare to other phenoms': Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe

Lamine Yamal, at 17, has made 100 appearances for Barcelona and set multiple records in the Champions League.

Women in technology

fromBusiness Insider

A US Army officer who handles explosives broke the world record for the mile run in a bomb suit. He was 20 seconds faster.

US Army officer sets world record for running a mile in a bomb suit, highlighting EOD fitness and capabilities.

English Premier League

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hits second-fastest IPL century, breaks T20 record

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest T20 centurion, scoring a remarkable 100 off 35 balls in IPL match.

fromMail Online

UK breaks wildfire record: 113 sq miles has been burnt this year

This year, several parts of the UK have been struck by unusually large wildfires, with a record-breaking area of land burnt already surpassed by April.

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London Marathon set for biggest turnout ever with 56,000 runners

I gave myself a year to train because it's a long time since I've done a marathon, he told the PA news agency. Running at 60 is very different to running at 40.

London politics

WrestleMania 41 top-grossing WWE event ever

WrestleMania 41 broke records for attendance, viewership, and merchandise sales, confirming its status as WWE's most successful event ever.

Lokedi breaks women's Boston Marathon record

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, finishing in 2:17:22.

Boston food

Lokedi wins Boston Marathon in record time as Korir joins brother as men's champion

Boston food

Lokedi breaks women's Boston Marathon record

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, finishing in 2:17:22.

Boston food

Lokedi wins Boston Marathon in record time as Korir joins brother as men's champion

Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin breaking the NHL goals record was so impressive that Penguins fans actually cheered for him

Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin on iconic belly-flop celebration: 'Ice was bad today, so I fell'

Washington Capitals

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena

Alex Ovechkin breaking the NHL goals record was so impressive that Penguins fans actually cheered for him

Ovechkin received a rare positive reception in Pittsburgh, honoring him for breaking the NHL goals record, marking a significant moment in sports rivalry.

Alex Ovechkin on iconic belly-flop celebration: 'Ice was bad today, so I fell'

Ovechkin's belly flop celebration following his 895th goal marked a historic moment in hockey, breaking Gretzky's record.

Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena

Alex Ovechkin is one hat trick away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record of 894 during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

From LeBron James to Alex Ovechkin, untouchable sports records and why they might never be broken

Alexander Ovechkin has now broken Wayne Gretzky's long-standing NHL goals record, igniting discussions on the future of other seemingly unbreakable sports records.

New York Yankees

fromNew York Post

Yankees set franchise record with nine home runs - including three from Aaron Judge - in pummeling of Brewers

The Yankees showcased a record-breaking offensive performance despite pitching issues, hitting nine homers in a game against the Brewers.

Washington Wizards

Pacers score franchise-record 162, rout Wizards

The Pacers scored a franchise-record 162 points in a game against the Wizards.

#cycling

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

'Next year Cipressa under eight minutes?' - Van der Poel and Pogacar joke with each other after record-breaking Milan-San Remo

A huge day out': Lachlan Morton makes history with Wellington to Auckland ride

Lachlan Morton set a new record for the Wellington to Auckland cycling route, completing it in 18.5 hours.

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

'Next year Cipressa under eight minutes?' - Van der Poel and Pogacar joke with each other after record-breaking Milan-San Remo

A huge day out': Lachlan Morton makes history with Wellington to Auckland ride

Lachlan Morton set a new record for the Wellington to Auckland cycling route, completing it in 18.5 hours.

more#cycling

Golden State Warriors

fromABC7 San Francisco

Warriors' Stephen Curry becomes 1st player in NBA to make 4,000 3-pointers

Stephen Curry has made history by becoming the first player to achieve 4,000 career 3-pointers, showcasing his immense impact on the game.

Andrew Cristall becomes first WHL player in 21st century to reach 400 career points

Andrew Cristall becomes the first WHL player in the 21st century to reach 400 career points.

He continues to dominate in his final junior season, averaging 2.37 points per game.

Travel

Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with low-mobility' passport

Alma Asinobi aims to break the Guinness world record for traveling to all seven continents in the shortest time while advocating for Nigerian travellers.

fromBikeMag

Lachlan Morton Just Smashed a 40-Year-Old Cycling Record With One Incredible Ride

Lachlan Morton exemplifies endurance cycling through record-breaking feats and dedication to the sport.

fromBikerumor

Lachlan Morton Smashes 648km Record in a Single Day

Lachlan Morton sets a new record for cycling from Auckland to Wellington, but the historical context of past riders is also significant.

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season?

Mohamed Salah is having a standout season, with 25 goals and 16 assists, positioning him for potential record-breaking achievements.

fromcyclingnews.com

'This wasn't just chasing a new record; it was chasing a legend' - Lachlan Morton rides 648km in a single day to break record for Auckland-Wellington

Lachlan Morton broke the Auckland to Wellington cycling record with an impressive time of 18 hours and 28 minutes.

Miscellaneous

fromWIRED

A Player Has Defeated Punch-Out's Mike Tyson in Under 2 Minutes for the First Time

Summoning Salt achieved a record-breaking TKO against Mike Tyson in Punch-Out with a time of 1:59.97 after 75,000 attempts.

Running

fromiRunFar

7 months ago

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record

Gout Gout's achievement of breaking Peter Norman's 56-year-old 200m national record showcases his extraordinary talent, setting a new benchmark for Australian sprinting.

Miscellaneous

8 months ago

Ward breaks Kosar's season passing yards record

"Cam Ward's record-setting performance continues, as he achieved a remarkable 3,643 passing yards this season, surpassing Bernie Kosar's 40-year-old record of 3,642 yards."

Miami

fromwww.npr.org

8 months ago

Ultrarunner Tara Dower talks hallucinations and missing toenails

In September, ultrarunner Tara Dower achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours, and six minutes, breaking the previous record by over 13 hours.

Arts

fromiRunFar

An Interview With Tyler Andrews After his Manaslu Speed Record in the Himalayas

Tyler Andrews' ascent of Manaslu in under ten hours challenges the traditional boundaries of speed records in the Himalayas, blending running and mountaineering.

Running

Miscellaneous

Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world's 8,000-metre peaks

Nima Rinji Sherpa is celebrated as the youngest climber to conquer all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks, marking a milestone in mountaineering.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.amny.com

Magician Mark Clearview talks beginnings, spending two weeks in a straightjacket and bringing the magic to NYC | amNewYork

Mark Clearview's magic career, inspired by childhood experiences, showcases endurance and creativity in the art of performance.