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fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago

'To have a 100th victory is amazing' - Tadej Pogacar reaches new milestone after adrenaline-packed Tour de France stage win

"To win at the Tour is incredible, and in this jersey, even more, and to have a 100th victory is amazing," Pogačar said in a post-race interview.
National Basketball Association
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'I basically lost my speech language skills. I didn't know how to communicate' - Dublin star Niamh Crowley on recovery from rare disease

Niamh Crowley transitioned from overcoming a rare disease to achieving sports success and academic pursuits.
#tennis
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canadian sprint canoeist Katie Vincent sets world record in women's C-1 500m at national trials | CBC Sports

Katie Vincent's impressive time of 2:00.609 in the women's C-1 500-metre event not only secured her a world record but also highlighted her dominance in sprint canoeing.
Canada news
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts receives award from Okinawa

Dave Roberts honored with Citizen's Honor Award from Okinawa Prefecture, highlighting his achievements and connection to his birthplace.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

How Aaliyah Chavez and her dad bonded through basketball

Aaliyah Chavez, the country’s No. 1 basketball prospect, attributes her success to years of training with her father, who became her coach and mentor.
Parenting
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh sets two world swimming records in three days

Summer McIntosh set two world records in three days at the Canadian swimming trials, establishing herself as a leading athlete in competitive swimming.
#cycling
Bicycling
fromcyclingnews.com
5 months ago

Great Britain's Anna Morris sets another world record in women's 4km Individual Pursuit

Anna Morris breaks her own world record in the women's 4000-metre Individual Pursuit with a time of 4:24.060.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates set to seal overall victory on stage 21 in Rome live

Simon Yates delivered a remarkable performance in Stage 20, overcoming past setbacks for a career-defining moment.
Bicycling
fromcyclingnews.com
5 months ago

Great Britain's Anna Morris sets another world record in women's 4km Individual Pursuit

Anna Morris breaks her own world record in the women's 4000-metre Individual Pursuit with a time of 4:24.060.
#giro-ditalia
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Not a lot of teams will ever do this' - Mads Pedersen takes home ciclamino at end of Lidl-Trek's outstanding Giro d'Italia

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Not a lot of teams will ever do this' - Mads Pedersen takes home ciclamino at end of Lidl-Trek's outstanding Giro d'Italia

fromRMNB
2 months ago

Ryan Ellis scores first career top-10 finish after 13 years in NASCAR: 'I cried before I even got to the start-finish line'

Ellis, who started the race 30th, benefitted from running long on his pit strategy in the final stage and getting a perfectly-timed caution.
Atlanta Braves
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Devin Gonor helps deliver El Camino Real another City baseball title

Devin Gonor's remarkable performance led El Camino Real to a City Section championship, placing him among the school's all-time great pitchers.
#alex-ovechkin
fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin named winner of 2024-25 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

Alex Ovechkin wins the 2024-25 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership both on and off the ice.
Washington Capitals
fromwww.espn.com
3 months ago

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goal record, sports world reacts accordingly - ESPN

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders.
fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin named winner of 2024-25 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

Washington Capitals
fromwww.espn.com
3 months ago

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's goal record, sports world reacts accordingly - ESPN

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders.
#nhl
fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Chiasson graduates from Boston University shortly after retiring from the NHL

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin is the fourth-oldest player in NHL history to lead their team in goals

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

Dylan Strome becomes fourth Capitals player other than Alex Ovechkin to record an 80-point season in the Ovi era

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 months ago

Alex Ovechkin named NHL's First Star of the Week after breaking Wayne Gretzky's goals record

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record, receiving acclaim as the First Star of the Week for his outstanding performance.
Washington Capitals
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Putin congratulates Ovechkin on breaking record

Putin congratulates Ovechkin for becoming the NHL's all-time top goal-scorer, celebrating this achievement as significant for Russia.
fromRMNB
2 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Chiasson graduates from Boston University shortly after retiring from the NHL

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin is the fourth-oldest player in NHL history to lead their team in goals

Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 months ago

Dylan Strome becomes fourth Capitals player other than Alex Ovechkin to record an 80-point season in the Ovi era

Dylan Strome achieved his first hat trick and a career-high 81 points with the Capitals, marking a significant personal and team milestone.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 months ago

Alex Ovechkin named NHL's First Star of the Week after breaking Wayne Gretzky's goals record

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record, receiving acclaim as the First Star of the Week for his outstanding performance.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hole in one: Heritage junior finds bottom of cup at NCS championships

Ryan Perry, a first-year player at Heritage High, achieved a remarkable hole in one during the North Coast Section Division I championships, showcasing his potential.
SF parents
#athletics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'I'm pinching myself' - Kate O'Connor's dad and coach on his daughter's 'x factor' after European Championships medal

Kate O'Connor made history by winning Ireland's first-ever medal at a senior championship in the multi-events during the European Indoor Championships.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Irish footballer breaks longest throw-in world record

Megan Campbell, after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest throw-in by a female footballer, emphasized that 'anything is achievable' with the right mindset.
Liverpool FC
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running by Feel: An Interview With Ivan Zaborsky on His 6-Day World Record at the 2025 Six Days of France

Zaborsky achieved a world record by just 1.26 miles, highlighting the critical importance of small margins in racing, akin to a single snooze button press.
Running
Bayern Munich
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Its been a long time coming - Kane savours success of first title - Soccer News

Harry Kane celebrates ending his trophy drought after winning the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What are Man Utd's next steps after sealing European spot?

Manchester United's comeback against Manchester City secures a Champions League spot, marking a significant achievement for the team.
New York Yankees
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

J.C. Escarra helps solidify fairytale Yankees story with breakout game

J.C. Escarra hits his first MLB homer, marking a significant moment in his journey from Uber driver to professional baseball player.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Missed the wedding but won Bells: Australian surfer Isabella Nichols finally gets her fairytale

"The process for this win has honestly been a 15-year process. I've been coming here since I was 15 years old. All the trips down here, three times a year to come down and work on my technique and it's all paid off."
Snowboarding
#rory-mcilroy
Retirement
fromDefector
3 months ago

Rory McIlroy Feels It All On Sunday | Defector

Rory McIlroy captured intense emotions during the 2025 Masters Tournament, culminating in a dramatic playoff win after a long struggle.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Rory McIlroy embraces wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy after 2025 Masters win in emotional scene

Rory McIlroy wins his first Masters, completing a career grand slam, and celebrates with his family after an emotional playoff victory.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Shane Lowry: 'Rory's always said to me that he'd retire a happy man if he won the green jacket'

"This means everything to him," Lowry said. "It's all he thinks about. It's all he talks about. He's always said to me that he'd retire a happy man if he won the green jacket."
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Cal State Dominguez Hills celebrates two basketball teams of destiny

Cal State Dominguez Hills achieved historic seasons in both men's and women's basketball, each reaching national championship games despite tough losses.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This Knicks accomplishment shouldn't be dismissed

The Knicks have achieved 50 wins for the second year in a row, but postseason success remains the primary focus.
fromNewsday
3 months ago

A healthy Azzi Fudd stars as UConn wins women's NCAA Tournament

I mean, they're the reason I'm playing basketball. They taught me most of the things I know. So shoutout Mom and Dad.
Washington Wizards
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
4 months ago

Washington Capitals become first team in NHL to clinch playoff spot

The Washington Capitals are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, achieving this remarkable turnaround within a year.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

How historic Olympic medal catapulted Canada's Eleanor Harvey into fencing's elite | CBC Sports

"It's definitely going better than I would have ever hoped for. Every time I step onto the podium, it's a huge milestone in my career and my life."
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Brayden Burries delivers historic performance to lead Roosevelt to state championship

Brayden Burries scored 44 points, leading Roosevelt to a historic victory and setting a new Open Division scoring record.
LA Lakers
fromSilver Screen and Roll
4 months ago

Luka Doncic jokes LeBron James might score 70,000 points

LeBron James surpassed 50,000 career points, setting a monumental milestone in his illustrious career alongside teammate Luka Dončić.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Uncharted territory: Milpitas makes its first NorCal game memorable, beats Woodcreek in OT

“Instead of momentum swinging to Woodcreek in overtime, Milpitas shrugged off the empty possession at the end of regulation and scored the first five points of OT.”
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Bay Area high school soccer playoffs: Top storylines from Saturday's NCS, CCS title games

Monte Vista girls soccer team, seeded 10th, won their 10th NCS title, defeating Amador Valley 1-0 in a thrilling overtime match.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Daniel Cormier, Gilroy wrestling continue reign atop CCS championships with 22nd consecutive title

Gilroy High School's wrestling team won their 22nd consecutive CCS championship, achieving a remarkable performance with 363 team points.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Two majors and a 92% win rate: Was Sinner's 2024 season one of the greatest ever?

Jannik Sinner achieved a historic victory over Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Australian Open, signaling his rise in men's tennis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Boulter seals British history at Australian Open with six players into round two

Six British players won their first-round matches at the Australian Open for the first time ever, marking a historic moment for British tennis.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Macuga records 1st WC win; Vonn finishes 4th

Lauren Macuga's exceptional performance at the World Cup super-G marked a significant milestone, showcasing her rapid rise in alpine skiing and potential sponsorship appeal.
Miscellaneous
#gael-monfils
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

The Galaxy are back after beating the Red Bulls for the franchise's sixth MLS Cup

"Let me just say thanks to all the fans who continued to have faith in the Galaxy," Anschutz said during the trophy presentation. "Last year we were at the bottom of the league. This year we won the Cup."
Los Angeles Rams
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

'It always feels like David v Goliath on court'

The Bello brothers made history as the first British players to win an elite international beach volleyball event after overcoming significant financial risks.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Rhiannan Iffland: from cruise ship entertainer to rock and roll of diving' star | Jack Snape

Rhiannan Iffland's unwavering success in cliff diving showcases her hard work, passion, and unique journey despite the challenges of her environment.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

Cavs happy to celebrate franchise-best 9-0 start

Cleveland Cavaliers achieve a historic 9-0 start, marking the best in franchise history.
Coach Kenny Atkinson celebrates his unique achievement as the first coach to start 9-0 with a new team.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

'You're gonna hate playing us': Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press

Kim Caldwell has unexpectedly risen to head coach of Tennessee's women's basketball team after achieving significant success at the Division II level.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Draper shows class and fight to win biggest title yet

Jack Draper won his first ATP 500 title at the Erste Bank Open, marking a significant milestone in his breakout tennis season.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Mikaela Shiffrin is back and hunting for the next milestone as a new season begins

Mikaela Shiffrin's current focus is on achieving her 100th World Cup win, a new benchmark after a series of record-setting accomplishments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Run-scoring machine': Alastair Cook praises Joe Root on passing landmark

"He's just this consistent run-scoring machine, Cook said. There are other geniuses who can play genius innings, but Root is a genius with consistency."
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