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The Big Leagues

September 4, 2026

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. A home run! Professional baseball is exciting. Now, women’s teams have taken the field. It is the first time that has happened in 70 years. The Women’s Pro Baseball…

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Heavy Hitters

September 4, 2026

The Women’s Pro Baseball League is new. But women have been part of the game for centuries. They have changed the sport. This timeline highlights some important moments in women in baseball. 1866 Vassar becomes the first college to organize…

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Soccer’s Best

April 10, 2026

Soccer fans, mark your calendars! The FIFA World Cup returns this summer. It’s the biggest international soccer tournament. This year, games will be held at stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States (see map below). The opening match will…

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Eyes on These Guys

April 10, 2026

Players join their country’s team for the World Cup. Here are four players to watch in this year’s tournament. BUKAYO SAKA (above) will be playing for England. Saka has been playing professional soccer since he was 17. He played in…

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Winning Women

March 19, 2026

The Olympics Winter Games ended on February 22. The United States had a lot to celebrate, after winning 33 medals at the Games. Only Norway won more, with 41 medals. The U.S. took home 12 gold medals. Most of these…

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A referee wearing a black-and-white striped shirt holds a small puppy with a red bandana close to his face during the Puppy Bowl.

Animals

Puppy Power

February 5, 2026

A group of playful pups trotted into the spotlight this month. They competed in the Puppy Bowl. The event airs every year before the Super Bowl. It’s shown on the Animal Planet network. This year was the 22nd Puppy…

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Kim Rides Again

February 5, 2026

Chloe Kim is a snowboarder. She has won two Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event. She’s the first woman to have done this. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kim will compete for a third gold medal. The Games began…

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Winter Athletes

December 22, 2025

The 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner. The Games begin on February 6. The Paralympics start a month later. Paralympics events are for athletes with disabilities. The Olympics and Paralympics will take place across Northern Italy. Here are…

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Gearing Up

December 22, 2025

The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games take place every four years. In 2026, they will be held in Italy. Here are some things to know. What are the Winter Olympics and Paralympics? The Winter Olympics is a competition…

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United States

Hey, Batter Batter!

May 1, 2025

On March 29, the New York Yankees broke a record. They were playing the Milwaukee Brewers. It was opening weekend for Major League Baseball (MLB). The Yankees hit nine home runs in that game. It was a team high. But…

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