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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race, breaking the world record with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.

Usain Bolt has expressed his hope that 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout will have the right people around him to guide him as he continues his meteoric rise in the world of track and field, and has praised the young athlete's potential to be one of the greatest athletes in history.

Lu Dort, the 6-foot-4 guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has become a key defensive player and is using his platform to give back to his community through the Maizon Dort Foundation, while also pursuing his passions for soccer and fashion in the offseason.

Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for Atlanta's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.

UCLA secured their first women's national title in program history with a 79-51 win over South Carolina, led by Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez's double-doubles.

Michigan dominated Arizona in the national semifinals, with Yaxel Lendeborg scoring 6 points in the second half despite a sprained MCL and rolled ankle, leading the Wolverines to a 90-73 victory.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma apologized for his conduct during the Huskies' season-ending loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing his regret for detracting from the Gamecocks' victory.

Jeremy Fears Jr. has shown both maturity and hotheadedness this season for Michigan State, leading the nation in assists per game while also being called out for dangerous plays, but Tom Izzo has been there to support him and help him grow as a player.

Team USA and Venezuela will meet in the final of the World Baseball Classic, a fitting showdown between two of the top teams on the field from nations that have a long and tense history off it.

Malik Hall, a former Michigan State basketball player, had to flee the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and was guided by his league to safety in Serbia.