Sagstrom Wins 2024 Match Play After Late Rally
Madelene Sagstrom ends a five year drought by winning the T-Mobile Match Play final 1 up over Lauren Coughlin at Shadow Creek Las Vegas. Sagstrom surged to a 4-up lead, then steadied as Coughlin battled back, sealing the title with a par at 16 and Coughlin’s double bogey. The victory marks Sagstrom’s second LPGA win, following 2020 at Gainbridge.
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Records thought unbreakable fall to new challengers
The piece notes Alex Ovechkin surpassing Wayne Gretzky for NHL goals, Gretzky’s record, and other famous marks in sports. It cites Florence Griffith Joyner, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Michael Phelps, Cal Ripken, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Cy Young, Justin Verlander, Barry Bonds, John Isner, and changes to tiebreak rules as context for enduring or challenged records across baseball, basketball, football, swimming, tennis, and golf.
Ovechkin breaks 31 year scoring record for 895th goal
Alex Ovechkin celebrates his 895th goal to surpass a 31 year NHL record, thanking Sidney Sorokin who he finally scored on. Teammates and officials, including Wayne Gretzky's family, honor the moment with a special ceremony and gifts.
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Great One vs Great 8 ends as Ovechkin tops Gretzky goal mark
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky with goal 895 in the 1,487th game, tying the Great 8 chase. Gretzky, after 1,487 NHL games, still holds 54 records while Ovechkin eyes 900 and reflects on family and teammates.
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Ovechkin Breaks NHL Goals Record Amid Praise From Greats
A chorus of tributes greets Alex Ovechkin after surpassing the career NHL goals mark once held by Wayne Gretzky. Gordie Howe, Tom Howe, Sidney Crosby and others laud his achievement, noting his 20th season and enduring scoring prowess.
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