Scottish Archives Reveal Santa Was a Girl in 1901
National Records of Scotland uncovers festive names like Santa Bianchi and George Bailey in 500 years of archives. Discover your own historical connections.
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Football's Vanishing Records: Glory That Didn't Last
From astronomical transfer fees to astonishing winning margins, discover the football records that were broken almost as soon as they were set in this fascinating look at the sport's most short-lived achievements.
Kenyan sweep at NYC Marathon as Obiri breaks record
Kenyan athletes delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 New York City Marathon, sweeping both podiums while Hellen Obiri shattered the women's course record in a breathtaking display of East African running supremacy.
Climate change threatens sub-two-hour marathon barrier
Groundbreaking research reveals climate change may permanently prevent athletes from breaking the legendary two-hour marathon barrier as rising temperatures create impossible racing conditions.
New Orleans Court Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
A massive data breach in New Orleans has exposed millions of court documents, revealing sensitive personal information and raising serious privacy concerns across Louisiana and beyond.
Sebastian Sawe smashes half-marathon world record
Kenyan athlete Sebastian Sawe demolishes the half-marathon world record in Valencia, clocking an incredible 57:10 and beating the previous record by an astonishing 26 seconds.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
Hodgkinson smashes British 800m record pre-Olympics
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson has sent a powerful message to her Olympic rivals by breaking her own national 800m record at the Paris Diamond League, positioning herself as a gold medal contender for Team GB.
Australia's scorching October heatwave set to break records
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October temperatures across multiple Australian states, with heat records likely to tumble as extreme conditions intensify.
Georgia Bell's heartwarming gesture steals show at championships
British athlete Georgia Bell's selfless gesture to comfort distressed competitor Erin Wallace during the 1500m final has become the defining moment of the UK Athletics Championships.
Hodgkinson's Olympic heartbreak: Parents may miss Paris 2024
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson opens up about the emotional price of Olympic glory as her parents face missing her Paris 2024 title defence due to staggering costs.
Team GB Star Modahl Charged in Doping Investigation
British Olympic hopeful Vicente Modahl faces serious anti-doping charges that could end his athletic career, as UK Anti-Doping launches investigation ahead of Paris 2024.
London records smashed as 28,000 runners hit streets
Historic day for London running as both men's and women's course records tumble during massive participation event with perfect racing conditions
Amy Hunt: How love powered my World Championships silver
British sprint sensation Amy Hunt credits boyfriend Ben Higgins for her stunning World Athletics Championships silver medal in the 4x100m relay, sharing their inspiring love story and Olympic ambitions.
Brady: Mahomes Will Break All My NFL Records
NFL legend Tom Brady makes stunning admission about Patrick Mahomes' potential to rewrite football history and break his legendary records in exclusive interview.
Amy Hunt's X-rated start line message goes viral
Rising athletics sensation Amy Hunt stunned spectators when cameras caught her mouthing an explicit message before her race, revealing the fierce mindset behind her track success.
Ivan Ronaldson: Architect of British Athletics Legacy
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Ivan Ronaldson, the visionary coach who transformed British athletics and nurtured Olympic champions against all odds.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour First to Gross $1 Billion
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour becomes first concert tour to gross over $1 billion while breaking streaming records and dominating global charts in unprecedented achievement.
British para-athlete Menzies stripped of world medal for doping
Team GB para-athlete Finlay Menzies loses 400m bronze medal from 2023 World Championships following positive drug test for banned substance Enobosarm
Laura Muir's coach banned for 22 months over training methods
Olympic medallist Laura Muir faces major disruption as her long-time coach Andy Young is suspended for nearly two years following controversial training practices investigation.
Laura Muir's coach Andy Young banned for four years
Andy Young, the prominent coach of Olympic medallist Laura Muir, has been suspended for four years following multiple rule violations including inappropriate physical contact and aggressive behaviour toward athletes.
Hodgkinson wins 800m silver at World Championships
British athletics star Keely Hodgkinson clinches a brilliant silver medal in a dramatic 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a new British record and proving her status as a global track superstar.
World Athletics Champs 2025: GB Soars to 2nd Place
The 2025 World Athletics Championships conclude with a dramatic shift in the global pecking order. Great Britain surges to a historic second place, while the United States maintains its dominance. Discover the full medal count and the standout performance
Hodgkinson wins 800m gold at World Indoor Championships
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson clinched the 800m world indoor title in Glasgow with a dominant performance, setting a new championship record and cementing her status as a global star.
Hodgkinson wins gold in world indoor 800m defence
British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson claims a dominant victory in the women's 800m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, defending her title and cementing her status as an Olympic favourite.
Keely Hodgkinson Wins World Indoor 800m Gold
British athletics star Keely Hodgkinson secures dominant World Indoor 800m gold in Glasgow, setting her sights on Olympic redemption and the ultimate prize in Paris this summer.
Lynsey Sharp: I was robbed of an Olympic medal by gender rules
British track star Lynsey Sharp delivers a powerful critique of Olympic gender inclusion policies, claiming she was denied a rightful medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics after finishing behind two athletes with testosterone levels far above the female range.
KJT wins World heptathlon bronze in emotional comeback
British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson secures a stunning bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, a triumphant comeback after injury heartbreak in Tokyo.
Hodgkinson's Olympic Double Dream Dashed by Hiltz
British athletics star Keely Hodgkinson's ambitious 800m & 1500m double bid for the Paris Olympics is over after American Nikki Hiltz's sensational victory at the US Trials. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praises the rising standard of women's mi
KJT's emotional bronze: Tears of triumph at World Championships
British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson secures dramatic joint bronze medal at Tokyo World Championships in emotional comeback, four years after Olympic heartbreak in Japan.
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