Kylian Mbappe became the first player since 1966 to achieve 10+ goal contributions in two separate World Cups, reaching 11 in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. He also set records for youngest player with 20 appearances and fastest to 20 goals.
Kylian Mbappe scored a superb goal and Ousmane Dembele added another as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe also missed a penalty but reached significant career milestones.
Kylian Mbappe set a new record as the youngest player to reach 20 World Cup appearances at 27 years and 201 days old during France's quarterfinal match against Morocco. He surpassed Wladislaw Zmuda's previous record.
Jude Bellingham exchanged jerseys with 17-year-old Gilberto Mora after England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. Bellingham scored twice, inspiring England, while Mora became the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match.
Cape Verdean defender Sidny Lopes Cabral reflects on his team's unexpected success at the World Cup, defying 1% odds to reach the next round. He shares his personal journey from Germany's fifth tier to the Champions League, his dreams of playing in the Premier League, and the unique challenge of facing Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Manchester United Women is set to sign 17-year-old Layla Drury to a professional contract, making her the club's youngest ever professional. Drury, who debuted at 16 and is already the youngest scorer, will join the first team full-time next season. Elsewhere, London City Lionesses signed Germany's Nicole Anyomi.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's wait for his India debut continues as he was left out of the playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match was abandoned due to rain. Sooryavanshi, MVP of the 2026 IPL, could become the youngest T20I player if he plays later in the series.
Gilberto Mora, 17, became the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match, joining Pelé, as Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32, ending their 40-year wait for a knockout victory.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his India T20I jersey ahead of the series against Ireland, becoming the youngest player selected for India's senior men's squad. This fulfills his lifelong dream of representing the country, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record.
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has urged 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to focus on cricket and ignore professional managers after his rapid rise. Sreesanth praised Sooryavanshi's commitment and perseverance, drawing parallels with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Shreyas Iyer leads India's T20 team in upcoming tours, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, becoming the youngest Indian player ever selected, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 34-year record.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League title since 2004 with a comfortable win against Crystal Palace. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke sealed the victory, while Max Dowman set a record as the youngest player to start a Premier League game.
Arsenal's Max Dowman will break the record for the youngest Premier League starter when he faces Crystal Palace at 16 years and 144 days old, surpassing Jose Baxter's 2008 record.
Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, but 16-year-old Max Dowman, the youngest winner, was absent from training to sit his GCSE exams. Midfielder Mikel Merino returned from injury.
Bournemouth defender James Hill reflects on his journey from cleaning boots at Fleetwood Town to becoming a key player in the Premier League. Despite early setbacks and an unconventional path, the 24-year-old has impressed with his dedication and versatility, even earning a scout from Barcelona.
18-year-old Julian Hall scores hat-trick for Red Bull New York vs. Columbus Crew, becoming MLS's youngest hat-trick scorer, surpassing Ricardo Pepi's record.
Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral after posting “This one’s for you, maa” on Mother’s Day ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. The 15-year-old then created history by becoming the fastest and youngest player to hit 100 T20 sixes. RR also promoted their “Pink Promise” campaign, supporting women-led rural development and solar electrification projects across Rajasthan.
Global game celebrates centenary event in London as players of all ages showcase their skill, style and speed“Table tennis is very good for the mind as well as the body, whatever age you are,” says 73-year-old Wang Qi, the oldest competitor at the Table Tennis Team World Championships in London.Incredibly the Fiji player, who hails from China, is 61 years older than the youngest player, Enya Hu, from Switzerland. Age is evidently no barrier in this increasingly popular sport.Dimitrije Levajac of Serbia plays a defensive shot in his victory over Luka Mladenovic of Luxembourg in the early round robin stages at the Copper Box Arena. Continue reading...
Wu Yize took a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final, putting the 22-year-old Chinese player on course to become the second-youngest champion in Crucible history. Wu would follow Zhao Xintong as the second successive Chinese winner if he holds off the 43-year-old Englishman in Monday's conclusion of the best-of-35 final.
19-year-old edges Knueppel by just 26 pointsFlagg is first teen to score 50 points in an NBA gameCooper Flagg edged his former Duke roommate to win the NBA rookie of the year award on Monday night. Flagg is the first rookie since Michael Jordan in the 1984-85 season to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals. Flagg and Knueppel were first and second in rookie scoring, the first former college teammates to achieve the feat since UConn stars Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon in 2004-05. Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe was the other finalist for this year’s award.The 19-year-old Flagg is the second-youngest player to win the award behind LeBron James. Continue reading...
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to reach 500 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in just 227 balls. Despite a quiet 8 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, his record-breaking feat and admission of watching cartoons before matches captivated fans. Rajasthan Royals secured a 40-run victory, with Ravindra Jadeja earning Player of the Match.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to reach 500 Indian Premier League runs and the fastest by balls faced. Despite a quiet 8 runs, his achievement came during Rajasthan Royals' 40-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Ravindra Jadeja's all-round performance secured the win for RR.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player ever to reach 500 IPL runs at 15 years and 26 days, surpassing Prithvi Shaw's record. The Rajasthan Royals teenager also became the fastest to the milestone, achieving it in just 227 balls to break Glenn Maxwell's record. Despite scoring just 8 off 11 balls in the match against Lucknow Super Giants, he remains RR's top-scorer this season with 254 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years and 26 days old, became the youngest player ever to reach 500 IPL runs during Rajasthan Royals' 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. The teenager achieved the milestone in just 227 balls, the fastest ever, surpassing Prithvi Shaw (19 years 164 days) and Glenn Maxwell. Despite scoring only 8 off 11 balls in the match, Sooryavanshi remains RR's top scorer this season with 254 runs, including two 15-ball fifties.
