Tag: Record-breaking

American swimmer Kate Douglass made history by securing her first Olympic gold medal in the women's 200-meter breaststroke event at the Paris Olympics. Douglass set an American record with a time of 2:19.24, surpassing...

A Brazilian surfer, Gabriel Medina, made waves at the Paris Olympics with a photo that went viral. The image shows Medina appearing to hover above the ocean, celebrating his performance during the men's surfing...

The Green Bay Packers made a strategic move by selecting Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to eventually take over from Aaron Rodgers. Although this decision was initially met...

Bill Belichick started his NFL coaching career way back in 1975 with the Baltimore Colts. That was so long ago that most NFL fans today don't even remember the Colts in Baltimore. Fast forward...

The WNBA All-Star Game made history this year with a record-breaking number of viewers tuning in to watch Team WNBA take on the U.S. women's national team. The game, featuring stars like Caitlin Clark...

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for another heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar well above normal levels. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho,...

Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old soccer player, made history by becoming the youngest player to debut in all major North American professional sports leagues. He achieved this milestone when he subbed in for the Philadelphia...

Jalen Brunson, a star point guard for the New York Knicks, recently made history by signing a record-breaking contract extension worth $156.5 million over four years. This decision, which involved leaving a significant amount...

Lionel Messi and his teammates from Argentina are celebrating a historic moment in their national team's success. The team's recent victory over Canada has secured their spot in another major final, showcasing their dominance...

Sha'Carri Richardson, a leading contender for the 100-meter dash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, secured her spot in the Summer Games by dominating the competition at the U.S. Olympics trials. Richardson clocked an impressive...

The United States is finally seeing the end of a week-long heat wave that affected over 100 million people. However, there are still a couple more days of scorching temperatures ahead for the Mid-Atlantic...

The recent heat wave that has taken over a large part of the United States is expected to finally come to an end early this week, according to forecasts. With over 100 million people...

Cameron Young accomplished a remarkable feat by shooting a 59 during the third round of the Travelers Championship, joining an elite group of PGA players who have broken 60 in a round. His score...

Regan Smith, a three-time Olympic medalist, has once again made a big splash in the world of swimming by breaking the women's 100m backstroke world record at the US Olympic Trials. This impressive feat...

George Strait recently made headlines by breaking the US concert attendance record in the state of Texas. It was an incredible achievement for the country music legend, showcasing his enduring popularity and drawing huge...

As a journalist, I came across an alarming news article in the local newspaper discussing the upcoming heatwave that is forecasted to hit the eastern half of America. According to the National Weather Service,...

A museum in Missouri made history by breaking a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest gathering of people wearing underwear on their heads. The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, decided to celebrate...

A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut named Oleg Kononenko has made history by becoming the first person to spend a total of 1,000 days in space. This remarkable milestone was achieved on Tuesday during his fifth...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has received approval from shareholders for a historic compensation deal worth up to $56 billion. This deal, which had been previously blocked by a judge in Delaware, was...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has received overwhelming support from shareholders for a historic pay deal worth up to $56 billion. The shareholders also approved a plan to relocate the company's legal headquarters...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has broken box office records, grossing $570 million globally. Directed by Adam Wingard, this action-packed film brings two iconic monsters together to face a huge threat to humanity....

The Acropolis, which is the most popular tourist site in Greece, had to shut down during the hottest hours of Wednesday due to the earliest heatwave on record in the country. The culture ministry...

On June 12, 2024, Apple made a significant impact on Wall Street by breaking records and surpassing Nvidia. The Apple share saw a 7.2% gain, leading to an additional capitalization of $205 billion and...

Ariarne Titmus Dominates Australian Olympic Trials with Second Fastest 400m Freestyle in HistoryFreestyle star Ariarne Titmus sent a powerful message to her competitors at the Australian Olympic trials by swimming the second fastest time...

The Power of the Ring: The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Surpasses Box Office ExpectationsThe re-release of the beloved classic, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition, has...

Scoop City: Christian McCaffrey's $19M Contract and Its ImplicationsScoop City is The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Ever revisit the Panthers trading away Christian McCaffrey? It wasn’t pretty for Carolina, who turned the All-Pro into...

Breaking News: Bill May, 45, Aims to Make History as First Male Olympic Artistic SwimmerBill May, along with his U.S. Olympic artistic swimming teammates, has been diligently training in Los Angeles for the upcoming...

Las Vegas Aces Superstar A’Ja Wilson Makes History in Win Over Dallas WingsLas Vegas Aces' standout center, A’Ja Wilson, delivered a remarkable performance in the team's recent 95-81 victory against the Dallas Wings. Wilson's...

27th Detective Conan Film Breaks Records with 14.01 Billion Yen in Just 45 DaysIn a remarkable achievement, the 27th film in the Detective Conan franchise, titled "Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram," has shattered box...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Surpasses 11 Million Units Sold WorldwideMarvel's Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has reached a significant milestone by selling over 11 million units globally as...