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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Lee County

Korir Shatters Boston Marathon Record in Historic 130th Running

John Korir of Kenya obliterated a 15-year-old course record Monday, clocking 2:01:52 to defend his title at the 130th Boston Marathon. The defending champion's stunning performance highlighted a day of historic achievements, including the fastest American times ever recorded on the course and the return of NASA astronaut Suni Williams to the iconic 26.2-mile race.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Cortes' Career Night Fuels A's Comeback Win Over Mariners

Carlos Cortes delivered a career-high four hits, including a 379-foot solo homer, powering the Oakland Athletics to a thrilling 6-4 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. With the series opener in the books, Cortes leads the charge again as the A's eye a sweep. Expect more fireworks Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Paredes' Two-Homer Night Fuels Astros' 9-2 Rout of Guardians

Isaac Paredes smashed his first two home runs of the season, powering the slumping Houston Astros to a 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Christian Walker also went deep as Houston snapped a skid for their third win in 15 games, taking a 1-0 series lead. Now, the Astros eye a sweep against the AL Central leaders.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Babar Azam's Near-Perfect Ton Shatters T20 Records in PSL Rout

Babar Azam unleashed a masterful unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, facing just one dot in T20 history's most controlled century. Peshawar Zalmi crushed Quetta Gladiators by 118 runs, posting 255/3—the third-highest PSL total. The knock marked his 12th T20 hundred, second only to Chris Gayle.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tilak Varma's 45-Ball Ton Annihilates Gujarat, Ignites MI Revival

Tilak Varma unleashed a record-shattering 101 not out off 45 balls to singlehandedly power Mumbai Indians to a 99-run demolition of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. Outscoring the entire GT lineup, the left-hander equaled a storied MI record and snapped a four-game skid. His blitz turned a shaky start into IPL history at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026