Former Watford manager Xisco Muñoz is on the brink of a world record with Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta’zim. The team is one game away from 109 unbeaten league matches, potentially surpassing the 32-year-old record held by Asec Mimosas.
Kate Douglass (US) broke the 50m freestyle world record twice in one day at the Pan Pacific Championships, while Johannes Liebmann (Germany) smashed the men's 1500m freestyle record at the European Aquatics Championships.
Kate Douglass broke the women's 50m freestyle world record twice in one day, winning the Pan Pacific Championships final in 23.19sec in Irvine, California.
German 19-year-old Johannes Liebmann broke the men's 1,500m freestyle world record with 14:26.79 at the European Aquatics Championships in France. Meanwhile, American Kate Douglass reclaimed the women's 50m freestyle record in California.
Australian cricketer Steve Smith equalled Joe Root's record of 218 Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper during the first Test against Bangladesh, where Bangladesh closed in on a historic victory.
An experimental maglev vehicle developed at China's Donghu Laboratory reached 800 kmph in 5.3 seconds on a 1-km test track in Hubei, marking its third world record in six months and pointing to potential aerospace and industrial applications.
Italian teenager Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record for the second time in a week, winning gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris.
Li Shuangyong has secured a Guinness World Record by running a marathon every day for more than a year, covering over 300 cities across China and logging more than 15,000km.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and fellow medalists train under coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows at the elite M11 Track Club in Manchester, where a unique team environment drives international success.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson prepares for a highly anticipated women’s 800m final against rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Russian swimmer Vladislav Sapozhnikov set a world record in the 25-29 age category during the 200m breaststroke at the 2026 Winter Swimming World Cup in Argentina, where the Russian team won 20 gold medals.
Australian Isaac Beacroft won the 5km race walk at the world athletics under-20 championships in Eugene, Oregon, breaking the world record with a time of 18:40.37 just over a week after securing Commonwealth Games gold.
After winning Commonwealth gold and breaking a mile world record, Scottish athlete Josh Kerr reflects on his intense training, personal life, and the future of track and field, emphasizing his dedication while balancing public and private personas.
Josh Kerr reflects on his Commonwealth gold win in Glasgow, his disciplined "monastic" training life in Albuquerque, and his ambitions for the 1500m world record. He discusses balancing public persona with private life, the economics of track and field, and the importance of enjoying success.
Rescuers in Pakistan located four bodies after an avalanche on Broad Peak, where 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing. Search efforts continue for the remaining six amid harsh weather and complex terrain.
Day seven of the Commonwealth Games featured a dramatic para athletics 1,500m T54 final re-run after a crash and disqualification. Australian Tara Neyland set a world record in para cycling. Tonga's Joshua Uikilifi entertained with dancing, and Nigerian para cyclists impressed with unique uniforms.
The Perth Mint in Western Australia created the world's largest gold bar, weighing 521.2 kg with 99.999% purity, breaking a Guinness World Record. The bar promotes the Mint's expertise and Australia's gold industry, with exports forecast to reach $60 billion by 2025-26.
Australia dominates Commonwealth Games swimming, winning 23 of 35 events, with Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy predicting a golden era peaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Australia's Commonwealth Games team has issued strict instructions prohibiting athletes from mentioning billionaire Gina Rinehart or other private benefactors in media or social media until after the 2026 Glasgow Games, to protect official sponsors.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered Australian Commonwealth Games swimmers cash bonuses for medals and world records at Glasgow 2026, welcomed by Kyle Chalmers. This incentive aims to boost participation amid athlete withdrawals, though Commonwealth Games Australia distances itself from the private scheme.
Karolina Urbanova from the Czech Republic and Hayward native Meredith Ingbretson broke multiple world records at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Their achievements underscore the sport's expanding reach and increased opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated events.
Josh Kerr, fresh off a mile world record, aims to fulfill his childhood dream by winning gold for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a city with personal significance for the middle-distance runner.
Three new women's world records were set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic broke records in two chopping events, while Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a new record in the Boom Run.
