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California Weigh-Off Set for 2,857-Pound Record BidLifestyle — 4dGiant-pumpkin growers are competing at weigh-offs in California and Ohio, with Half Moon Bay’s event drawing a world-record contender after a new record was set in England. Canfield’s contest offered a record $50,000 prize pool, including awards for a potential world record.

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Rhode Island Grower Sets Uncertified Pumpkin RecordLifestyle — 4dRhode Island grower Ron Wallace presented a 3,156-pound pumpkin at a Warren weigh-off, potentially setting a world record and becoming the first recorded pumpkin to top 3,000 pounds. Guinness has not yet formally certified its weight.

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Chourio Ties Under-23 Postseason RBI Record — Oct 6, 2026Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio is making postseason history, tying Andruw Jones’ record for most playoff RBIs by a player under 23 in far fewer games. His breakout performance has fueled predictions that he could lead Milwaukee to its first World Series title and win both LCS and World Series MVP honors.

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British Ultrarunner Plans 50 Marathons Across 50 StatesSports — Oct 7, 2026British ultrarunner William Goodge is attempting to run 50 marathons in 50 states in 24 days as part of Mission America, raising money for cancer causes in memory of his mother. The challenge includes community running stops such as Idaho Falls and Bozeman and, if completed, could set a Guinness World Record.

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Africa Hotel Pipeline Hits Record 104,444 RoomsTravel — Oct 5, 2026Travel developments include Pine Cliffs’ June wellness retreat, Myrtle Beach’s expanded autism-friendly offerings, and a 12% increase in summer flights to Madeira from the UK. Separately, Africa’s hotel pipeline reached a record 577 properties, while Kyoto’s Imperial Hotel named a general manager and joined The Leading Hotels of the World ahead of its 2026 opening.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Thousands race Hartford Marathon across four townsSports — 5dHartford’s 33rd annual marathon brought nearly 11,000 runners to a weekend of races, featuring a Guinness World Record holder running in Crocs and routes that crossed several area towns. Participants also made the race a personal milestone, including a runner returning after a difficult first attempt and a breast cancer survivor, while the event supports local charities and gives elite New England runners a chance to compete.

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Ohashi Sets 200m Breaststroke World Record, Wins Gold — Sep 24, 2026Japan's 17-year-old Shin Ohashi won Asian Games gold in 2:04.83 on Sept. 24, 2026, breaking Qin Haiyang's 2:05.48 world record and becoming first under 2:05.

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Jared Kim Qin Haiyang's record lasted only a short time, but this 2:04.83 swim looks like it could stand for years.

World Bank Mobilizes Record $112B Private Capital — Sep 17, 2026Developing economies face 1.2B young people reaching working age against ~420M projected jobs; World Bank says private capital hit a record $112B in FY26.

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Maya Lindstrom Blending public guarantees with private funds is finally delivering real scale for developing economies.

Ngetich Breaks Women-Only Record as Almgren Sets European Mark in Copenhagen — Sep 20, 2026Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only half marathon world record by one second in Copenhagen in 1:05:15; Andreas Almgren won the men's race in a European record 58:06.

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Elena Vasquez Almgren's 58:06 European record in Copenhagen puts him ahead of some big names in recent years.

AL West Race Could Produce Losing-Record Playoff Team — Sep 23, 2026The Rangers and Astros are tied for first in the AL West at 78-79, putting the division at risk of producing MLB’s first full-season champion with a losing record. History offers a reminder that weak regular-season teams can still make postseason runs: the 2021 Braves won the World Series despite having the worst record among playoff teams.

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Zhang sets Asian Games record with seven golds — Sep 23, 2026China’s Zhang Zhanshuo made history with seven swimming golds at the Asian Games, while Japan’s 17-year-old Shin Ohashi broke the men’s 200-meter breaststroke world record. The Games have also faced complaints from teams about inadequate athlete accommodations and late shuttle buses.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Orfi Becomes Youngest Women’s Squash World No. 1 — Sep 19, 2026Egypt's Amina Orfi became the youngest-ever women's world No. 1 in squash at 19 years and two months after winning the Qatar Classic in Doha and dethroning Hania El Hammamy, breaking a 40-year record. The ascent follows her earlier title as youngest world champion, underscoring Egypt's dominance as squash gears up for the 2028 Olympics.

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Ethiopia sweeps Berlin Marathon titles — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopia’s Guye Adola won the Berlin Marathon men’s race in about 2:02:50, while compatriot Tigst Assefa took the women’s title in 2:11:04. Assefa had been on pace to challenge the world record but suffered a leg injury in the closing kilometers; defending men’s champion Sabastian Sawe withdrew before the race with an injury.

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Rachel Meyers Sawe pulling out before the start left the men's race without its defending champ and made the Ethiopian sweep easier than expected.

Rodri backs six Spaniards for Ballon d’Or — Sep 23, 2026Lionel Messi is being backed by Argentina teammates for a record-extending Ballon d’Or, with his World Cup performance cited as a key argument. Rodri, meanwhile, named himself and five other Spanish players as deserving contenders, while leaving out leading nominees including Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.

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BKB Debuts in Mexico, Fernandez Rallies for KOSports — Sep 18, 2026Julian Fernandez defended his BKB Super Cruiserweight World Championship in his hometown of Tijuana, stopping Dan Podmore in the second round to extend his undefeated bare-knuckle record. Leading up to BKB 59, Fernandez was highlighted for his 3-0 bare-knuckle record with all finishes in the first round and for his unconventional, sparsity-light training approach in promoting a Mexico debut.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Yu Wins Third Asian Games Gold, Sets Record — Sep 21, 2026China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi extended her Asian Games dominance with multiple golds and world-leading times, including record-breaking performances in the women's 200m medley and other events. The Nagoya-Aichi Games also featured the first known doping case, as Thailand's Pitchamon Opatniputh tested positive for furosemide, alongside tight finishes and notable results across swimming and badminton.

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13-year-old Yu Zidi leads Asian Games butterfly heats — Sep 20, 202613-year-old Yu Zidi won Asian Games 200m butterfly gold in 2:05.08, a reported Games record. She is the youngest world championships swimming medallist ever and beat Regan Smith in March.

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Maya Lindstrom Japan grabbing the first triathlon gold gives the home fans an early reason to cheer.

Verstappen Starts Last and Overtakes All 100 Karters in 35 Minutes — Sep 15, 2026At Silverstone, Max Verstappen started the Max vs 100 karting showdown from 101st and, after a chaotic first-lap pile-up, overtook all 100 rivals to win in about 35 minutes in a world-record event that doubled as his first victory of 2026. He touted the win as among his best yet as the race drew wide attention for its dramatic format and high-speed dominance.

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Team USA Wins Four Medals, Sets American RecordSports — Sep 18, 2026Across sports, the start of the NFL season intersects with notable alumni loyalties as Mike Trout cheers the Eagles while his baseball team lags, reflecting a busy opening weekend for Philadelphia’s teams. In track and hockey-roots news, Team USA claimed multiple medals at the World Road Running Championships, the Saskatoon Blades kicked off WHL preseason with new prospects, and a slate of MLB and other sports headlines highlight pivotal playoff pushes and injuries.

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World Athletics Ratifies Eight World Records, Sawe Sub-2 — Jul 23, 2026World Athletics ratified seven senior world records and one world U20 record set in the first five months of 2026, including Sabastian Sawe’s 1:59:30 sub-two-hour marathon on a record-eligible London course and Tigst Assefa’s women-only 2:15:41. The batch also features Mondo Duplantis extending his pole vault world record to 6.31m, underscoring a historic year for track and field records.

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Five-year-old ‘Rapunzel’ Holds Record For World’s Longest Hair — Sep 27, 2024Anastasia Karasjova, 5, holds the world record for the world’s longest hair on a child. ANGELA RUSU VIA SWNS. “> A real-life mini “Rapunzel” has broken a record for the world’s longest hair on a child – after growing…

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Cat Sets New Guinness World RecordReporting — Oct 19, 2023The world’s loudest purring cat has been found in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Guinness World Records found that Bella, a 14-year-old moggie cat, purrs at 54.59 decibels. That is almost as loud as a washing…

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See the Photos: Dubai Looks to Break Guinness World Record with 100-Story Residential TowerReporting — Dec 27, 2022Would you live in the world’s tallest residential building? Architects are planning a skyscraper that will set the world record for a residential building in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. If completed…

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France breaks 3-point record twice in one week at World Cup — Sep 7, 2026France hit a World Cup-era record with 22 three-pointers in a 111-56 win over Nigeria, led by Gabby Williams (25 points) and Marine Johannes (five threes) as Migna Toure capped the record with the 21st. The result sends France into the quarterfinals as they chase a first medal in 73 years after a dominant group run.

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Marcus Bell threes against Nigeria is just absurd, that's not a stat line that's a video game glitch.