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80-Year-Old Vietnam Veteran William Alvarez Crosses Finish Line in His Fourth Boston Marathon
William Alvarez, who lost both legs to a Vietnam land mine in 1972, finished his fourth Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, running with Achilles International — proof that purpose can outpace pain.
Sharon Lokedi Defends Boston Marathon Title in 2:18:51, Leading All-Kenyan Women's Podium Sweep
Kenya's Sharon Lokedi won the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20 in 2:18:51 — the fourth-fastest women's time in race history — leading an all-Kenyan top-three with Loice Chemnung second and Mary Ngugi-Cooper third.
Rose Lavelle Scores and Assists in Milestone 100th Cap as USWNT Beats Japan
Rose Lavelle recorded a goal and an assist in her 100th international appearance, leading the USWNT to a 2-1 victory over Japan and extending the team's winning streak to 10 matches.
2026 FIFA World Cup: First-Ever Tri-Nation Tournament Celebrates Sport's Power to Unite
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first hosted by three nations, will feature 48 teams across 16 cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, marking the largest World Cup in history.
Laureus Sport for Good 2026 Shortlist Honors Six Programs Changing Lives Through Play
Laureus Sport for Good unveiled its 2026 shortlist of six standout programs — from rugby in Hong Kong to tennis in Brooklyn — that use sport to tackle poverty, trauma and inequality on three continents.
2026 FIFA World Cup Play Collective to Empower 3.6 Million Youth Through Sport
As the largest World Cup in history approaches with 48 teams across Mexico, Canada, and the US, the Play Collective initiative will fund community sports organizations reaching 3.6 million youth annually.
London Marathon 2026 Returns as World's Biggest Single-Day Charity Fundraising Event
The TCS London Marathon on April 26 aims to build on last year's world record of 87.3 million pounds raised for charity, with Marie Curie as the 2026 official charity partner.
Candace Parker Enshrined in Basketball Hall of Fame, Calls It 'Truly Special'
Basketball icon Candace Parker has been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, capping a legendary career that transformed women's basketball and inspired a new generation of athletes.
2026 Becomes a Historic Year for Global Sports: Winter Olympics, World Baseball Classic, and World Cup Unite the World
2026 is shaping up as an unprecedented year in global sports with the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the World Baseball Classic, and the first expanded FIFA World Cup hosted across North America all bringing nations together through athletic competition.
International Wheelchair Basketball League Expands to 8 Asian Countries with Record Sponsorship Deal
The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation has launched professional leagues in eight Asian countries, backed by a $120 million sponsorship deal that will fund player salaries, accessible training facilities, and youth development programs.
Eliud Kipchoge Foundation Opens 150th Running Track at Kenyan Schools, Training 50,000 Young Runners
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge's foundation has completed its 150th school running track in Kenya, providing 50,000 young athletes with professional training surfaces and coaching programs that are producing the next generation of distance runners.
LA Dodgers Dream Team Serves 17,000 Youth Across 156 Locations in 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's Dream Team youth program will reach 17,000 children across 156 locations in 2026, a 13% jump over last year, with a new scholarship fund and expanded coaching network.
Simon Ehammer Smashes Heptathlon World Record at World Indoor Championships in Toruń
Switzerland's Simon Ehammer produced a stunning world record score of 6,670 points to win the men's heptathlon at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, also setting a world heptathlon best in the 60m hurdles.
Nova Southeastern Basketball Extends Historic 105-Game Home Winning Streak
Nova Southeastern University's men's basketball team has achieved a remarkable 105-game home winning streak, becoming the first Division II program and only the second in any NCAA division to reach this historic milestone.
Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Record-Tying Sixth Overall World Cup Title After Dominant Season
American alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has secured her sixth overall World Cup title, tying Annemarie Moser-Pröll's historic record from the 1970s. The 31-year-old won 9 of 10 slalom races this season and has amassed a career record of 110 World Cup victories.
March Madness 2026 Sets All-Time Viewership Record with 10.1 Million Average Viewers
The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament has set an all-time viewership record, averaging 10.1 million viewers through its first two rounds — up 7% from last year. One Sunday window drew 19.7 million viewers, the most-watched first-week window in tournament history.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo Wins Six Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics — New Record
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo set a new all-time record by winning six gold medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, surpassing all previous single-Games gold medal records in winter sports.
Lindsey Vonn Returns to Olympics at 41 After Partial Knee Replacement
Lindsey Vonn, the winningest female skier in history, made an incredible comeback to the 2026 Winter Olympics at age 41 after retiring in 2019 and undergoing a partial knee replacement in 2024.
Venezuela Wins First-Ever World Baseball Classic Title
Venezuela defeated Team USA 3-2 in a thrilling final with Eugenio Suárez's RBI double in the 9th inning. Maikel Garcia was named MVP after hitting .385 with 7 RBIs throughout the tournament.
LeBron James Breaks NBA All-Time Games Played Record
LeBron James surpassed Robert Parish's all-time record with his 1,612th regular-season game on March 22, 2026 in Orlando, as the Lakers won 105-104 in a fitting tribute to his legendary durability.
Chase Jackson Wins First Women's Shot Put Gold at World Indoor Championships in Toruń
In her fourth World Indoor Championships, American thrower Chase Jackson finally broke through with a gold medal in the women's shot put, throwing 20.14 meters to become the only competitor to exceed 20 meters.
Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics Break Records with 611 Athletes from 55 Countries
The 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina set new records for participation with 611 athletes from 55 countries, including 160 women — an 18% increase. Oksana Masters won her 20th Winter Paralympic medal.
Johannes Klaebo Wins Six Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics, Setting New Record
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klaebo won six gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics — a new single-Games record. The Games were also the most gender-equal Winter Olympics ever.
Kim Ng Becomes First Woman to Lead a U.S. Major Professional Sports League
Former MLB executive Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, backed by Major League Baseball, becoming the first woman to hold the top position in a U.S. major professional sports league.
Paralympic Snowboarder Mike Schultz Retires After Revolutionizing Prosthetics — 95% of Top Athletes Use His Designs
Three-time Paralympic medalist Mike Schultz retired from competitive snowboarding after the Milan 2026 Games, but his greatest legacy is BioDapt, the company he founded to build high-performance prosthetic limbs. Today, 95 percent of the world's top lower-limb Paralympic snowboarders compete on his designs.
MLB-Backed Women's Professional Softball League Launches With First Female Commissioner in US Major League History
A new professional women's softball league launched in June 2025, financially backed by Major League Baseball. Former MLB executive Kim Ng was named commissioner — the first woman to hold such a position for any U.S. major league. The league will transition from a barnstorming tour to city-based teams in 2026.
Simone Biles Returns to Win Four Medals at Paris 2024, Becomes Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast
After withdrawing from most events at Tokyo 2021 to prioritize her mental health, Simone Biles returned triumphantly at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning three gold medals and one silver to become the most decorated Olympic gymnast in history.
Kelvin Kiptum Shatters Marathon World Record With Stunning 2:00:35 in Chicago
Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum broke the marathon world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2 hours and 35 seconds — 34 seconds faster than the previous record — becoming only the third man in history to complete an official marathon in under 2:01.
Wheelchair Basketball League Shatters Attendance Records With 2 Million Fans
The International Wheelchair Basketball League draws over 2 million live spectators in its 2025-26 season, a 150% increase fueled by major broadcast deals and social media.
Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, Becomes Oldest Individual Gold Medalist in Winter Olympics History
At 41, American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor made history at Milano Cortina 2026 by winning gold in the women's monobob — becoming the oldest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympics history and the most decorated Black Winter Olympian ever. She is also a devoted disability advocate.
Johannes Klæbo Wins Record-Setting 6th Cross-Country Skiing Gold at Milano Cortina 2026
Norwegian skiing legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo cemented his place as the greatest cross-country skier in Olympic history by winning his record-setting sixth gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026 in the grueling men's 50km mass start event.
Youth Surfing Program Transforms At-Risk Coastal Communities in 15 Countries
The Waves of Change initiative has taught 50,000 young people to surf while providing mentorship and education, dramatically reducing youth crime in participating areas.
MLB-Backed Professional Women's Softball League Launches to Historic Success
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League, backed by Major League Baseball, launched in 2025 as the first sustainable professional women's softball league. With former MLB executive Kim Ng as commissioner — the first woman to hold such a position for a US major league — the league played across 10 cities to enthusiastic crowds.
Record-Breaking Crowds Welcome Panda Ambassadors at Smithsonian National Zoo
The public debut of giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at the Smithsonian National Zoo in January 2025 drew record-breaking crowds, with Washington D.C. celebrating a city-wide "District of Panda Party" that united the community through joy, diplomacy, and conservation awareness.
One Armed Golfer Hole In One Comeback
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Wearable Airbag Vest Improves Ski Safety
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Wheelchair Basketball Sees Record Participation Worldwide
Wheelchair basketball is experiencing unprecedented growth, with participation doubling in five years as the sport gains mainstream recognition.
Former Olympian Aimee Fuller Shares Life Lessons Ahead of 2026 Winter Games
As the 2026 Winter Games launch, former Team GB Olympic snowboarder and TNT presenter Aimee Fuller reflects on what shaped her life beyond the slopes.
France Teaches 500,000 Kids to Ride Bikes Through Free National Program
France's Savoir Rouler à Vélo program has taught over 500,000 children to cycle safely, aiming to have every child know how to ride by age 11.
Cycling Without Age: Volunteers Give Elderly the Gift of Wind in Their Hair
The global Cycling Without Age movement now operates in 52 countries, giving nursing home residents the joy of bike rides through trishaw rides piloted by volunteers.
Blind Runner Sets New Marathon World Record with Guide Team
A visually impaired athlete has set a new world record for blind marathon runners, finishing in under 2 hours 45 minutes with the help of a dedicated team of guide runners.
Smartphone-Free Schools See Surge in Student Sports Participation
Schools that have banned smartphones are reporting significant increases in physical activity and sports participation among students, as children rediscover outdoor play.
How India Became the Most Chess-Obsessed Country in the World
Local chess clubs across India are providing education and helping communities turn the game of kings into a route out of poverty.
One-Armed Golfer Gets Hole-in-One: 'Golf Gave Me the Will to Live'
An Irish golfer celebrated his first ever hole-in-one after learning to play the sport following an accident that left him with only one arm. He credits golf with saving his life.
Surf Therapy Programs Show Remarkable Results for Veterans
Surf therapy programs for military veterans are showing remarkable mental health improvements, with participants reporting significant reductions in PTSD symptoms.
Free Youth Sports Initiative Expands to 500 Cities Nationwide
A program providing free sports equipment and coaching to underserved youth has expanded to 500 cities, giving 2 million children access to organized athletics.
Nebraska Woman Becomes First Female to Cross the Atlantic Alone in 3,000 Mile Race
After learning to row just a few years ago, a Nebraska woman made history by becoming the first female to complete a solo crossing of the Atlantic in the prestigious Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Community Sports Programs See Record Enrollment Across America
Youth sports leagues and community athletic programs are experiencing their highest enrollment numbers in decades, signaling a renewed interest in organized sports.
Forgotten Centuries-Old Ball Game Making a Surprise Comeback After 50 Years
Knurr-and-spell, an ancient English ball game similar to golf that had nearly died out, is being revived in the villages where it was born centuries ago.
Frenchman Battling Cancer Named Sailor of the Year After Winning Around-the-World Race
A French sailor who competed in the grueling Vendée Globe around-the-world race while battling cancer has been named Sailor of the Year for his extraordinary achievement.
Veteran Becomes First Double-Amputee to Climb Highest Peak on Every Continent
A British war veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan has become the first above-the-knee double amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents.
Hockey Team's Teddy Bear Toss Collects 80,000 Stuffed Animals for Charity
The Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss collected over 80,000 stuffed animals that will be donated to children in need throughout Pennsylvania.
London Removes "No Ball Games" Signs in Push to Get Children Playing Outdoors Again
A pilot program across London boroughs is removing "No Ball Games" signs from housing estates and public areas, part of a culture shift prioritizing play, physical activity, and healthy childhoods in urban communities.
Simone Biles Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom as Most Decorated Gymnast in History
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history with 37 World and Olympic medals, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025. The honor recognizes not only her athletic achievements but also her advocacy for mental health in sports.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned the prestigious Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award for his dominant 2025 NBA season and community impact.
Coco Gauff's 2025 Season Cements Her as Tennis's Next Great Champion
Coco Gauff spent 2025 winning major titles and widening the door for the next generation, confirming her rise as a lasting movement in women's tennis.
Mikaela Shiffrin Makes Inspiring Comeback After Devastating Crash, Eyes 2026 Olympics
After suffering a devastating crash in the Giant Slalom, the most decorated Alpine skier in history is back and ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Judy Murray's Learn to Lead Initiative Inspires Girls to Stay in Sport
Tennis great Andy Murray's mother, Judy Murray, launched a leadership-through-sport program designed to build girls' confidence, agency and long-term engagement in physical activity.
WNBA Shatters 23-Year Attendance Record with 2.5 Million Fans in 2025
The WNBA drew over 2.5 million fans across the 2025 season, shattering a 23-year-old attendance record with seven teams averaging over 10,000 fans per game.
Women's Sports See Record Investment and Viewership in Pivotal Year
From record TV deals to new professional leagues, women's sports experienced unprecedented growth with billions in new investment during 2024-2025.
Parisians Swim in the Seine Again After 100-Year Ban as River Cleanup Succeeds
For the first time in a century, swimming areas have opened in the River Seine near the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame, following a massive cleanup effort.
Neeraj Chopra Breaks Indian National Javelin Record With 90.23m Throw
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra reset his own national record with a stunning 90.23-meter throw, cementing his status as one of the greatest javelin throwers in history.
India's Neeraj Chopra Shatters 90-Metre Javelin Barrier in Historic Throw
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra delivers a moment Indian athletics had long yearned for, shattering the elusive 90-metre barrier in men's javelin throw.
Paige Bueckers Scores 40 Points in Historic UConn NCAA Tournament Win
UConn's Paige Bueckers set a new career high and program NCAA Tournament record with 40 points in a Sweet 16 victory, helping lead her team to the 2025 championship.
Paralympic Champion's Foundation Has Now Helped 50,000 Young People with Disabilities
Dylan Alcott's foundation, established by the wheelchair tennis legend, has reached a milestone of helping 50,000 young Australians with disabilities access sports and employment.
Paris 2024 Olympics Halved Carbon Footprint Compared to Previous Games
The Paris 2024 Olympics achieved unprecedented sustainability, cutting carbon emissions in half while delivering an inspiring celebration of athletic excellence.