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sports19 days ago•1 min saved

Olivia Miles Breaks WNBA Rookie Scoring Record, Drives Lynx’s Standout 2026

Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record by notching her 770th and 771st points in the 2026 season during Sunday’s game with the Connecticut Sun, her 40th game. The former Notre Dame and TCU standout is averaging 19.7 points on 48.8% shooting, with 4.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals, helping Minnesota hold the league’s best record and positioning Miles for Rookie of the Year and a First Team All-WNBA nod, though the league’s 50-game schedule starting in 2027 could affect the longevity of the mark.

via Bleacher Report|

#caitlin-clark #minnesota-lynx #olivia-miles

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Miles Breaks WNBA Rookie 3-Point Record as Lynx Edge Valkyries

Olivia Miles set a new WNBA rookie record by hitting eight three-pointers in the Minnesota Lynx's 87-84 win over the Golden State Valkyries, finishing with 28 points and seven assists. She surpassed Caitlin Clark and Crystal Robinson for the rookie 3-point record, and the Lynx improved to 8-2 this season. Coach Cheryl Reeve lauded Miles's maturity and playmaking as a key driver for Minnesota's title-contending form.

via Bleacher Report|

#minnesota-lynx #olivia-miles #rookie-record

sports8 months ago•4 min saved

Flagg’s 49 points can’t outrun Knueppel’s clutch 34 in tight loss

Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg erupted for 49 points to set the NBA teen scoring mark and break the Mavericks’ franchise rookie record (the latter held by Mark Aguirre, whose jersey was retired at halftime), but ex‑Duke teammate Kon Knueppel answered with a career‑high 34 and hit two late free throws to lift Charlotte past Dallas 123–121. The two top ROY candidates each finished the night among the leaders in rookie scoring, and they’ll meet again March 3 in Charlotte.

via nypost.com|

#cooper-flagg #dallas-mavericks #kon-knueppel

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

Falcons Break Franchise Records with Key Defensive Performances

The Atlanta Falcons set a franchise record with 57 sacks in the 2025 season, highlighted by rookie James Pearce Jr.'s 10.5 sacks, marking a significant turnaround for the team's pass rush and showcasing the contributions of young players and strategic acquisitions.

via Atlanta Falcons|

#defense #falcons #james-pearce-jr

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Montreal Canadiens Extend Lane Hutson with 8-Year, $70.8M Deal

Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Lane Hutson to an eight-year, $70.8 million contract, recognizing his outstanding rookie season where he led all NHL rookies in points and assists, set rookie records for the Canadiens, and won the Calder Trophy.

via NHL.com|

#contract-extension #lane-hutson #montreal-canadiens

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Paige Bueckers Sets WNBA Rookie Scoring Record with 44 Points

Paige Bueckers delivered an outstanding 44-point game, setting a rookie scoring record in her first WNBA season, showcasing her versatile skills and calm demeanor. However, despite her brilliance, her team, the Dallas Wings, suffered a narrow loss and remains out of playoff contention, highlighting the team's overall struggles and lack of supporting talent.

via Defector|

#game-performance #paige-bueckers #rookie-record

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Athletics' Nick Kurtz sets MLB record with four home runs in a game

Nick Kurtz made history as the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a single game, tying the major league record with 19 total bases, in a remarkable performance that highlights his rapid rise in baseball.

via CNN|

#baseball-history #home-runs #mlb

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Nick Kurtz Sets MLB Rookie Record with Four Homers in a Game

Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, made history by becoming the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a game, matching the total bases record with 19, in a remarkable performance against the Houston Astros. The game featured Kurtz's perfect 6-for-6 night, and he became the youngest player to achieve a four-homer game, solidifying his status as a standout player this season.

via ABC27|

#baseball-history #home-run-record #mlb

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Chicago NASCAR Race Amid Controversy

Shane van Gisbergen made history in NASCAR by becoming the winningest foreign-born driver, matching Tony Stewart's rookie win rate, and achieving a rare weekend sweep at Chicago, solidifying his dominance on road and street courses in his rookie season.

via Motorsport.com|

#chicago-race #historic-wins #nascar

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Brock Bowers Sets New Rookie TE Record with 87th Reception

Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie tight end, set a new NFL record for most receptions by a rookie in a single season, surpassing the previous record with 87 catches in just 13 games. Despite the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers, Bowers leads the NFL in receptions for 2024, with 884 yards and four touchdowns. The Raiders, now 2-11, will face the Atlanta Falcons next Monday.

via Sports Illustrated|

#brock-bowers #las-vegas-raiders #nfl

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Caleb Williams Shines as Bears' Mistakes Hand Lions Victory

Caleb Williams has set an NFL rookie record with 212 consecutive passing attempts without an interception, surpassing Kyler Murray, despite the Chicago Bears' struggles this season. Williams also broke the Bears' franchise record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback. While these achievements highlight his potential, the Bears' ongoing issues, including a five-game losing streak and coaching changes, suggest Williams needs more stability to translate his individual success into team victories.

via Sports Illustrated|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #nfl

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Caleb Williams Eyes Record-Breaking Rookie Season with Bears

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is on the verge of breaking Kyler Murray's NFL rookie record for consecutive passes without an interception. Williams has gone 193 attempts without a pick and needs 19 more against the Lions to surpass Murray's 211-pass streak. Despite his improvement, the Bears have lost five consecutive games, with their last win occurring on October 13.

via NBC Sports|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #interceptions

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Caleb Williams Shines Amid Bears' Struggles, Sets Rookie Record

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has set a new franchise record for single-season rookie passing yards, surpassing Mitchell Trubisky's 2017 record with 2,356 yards. Williams also tied the franchise's rookie touchdown record with 11, matching Charlie O'Rourke's 1942 mark. With six games remaining, Williams has the potential to break Erik Kramer's 1995 single-season passing yardage record of 3,838 yards, needing to average 247 yards per game. Additionally, Williams is on track to set the Bears' rookie record for passer rating and could surpass Justin Fields' rookie rushing record.

via Bleacher Nation|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #nfl

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Caleb Williams Shines as Bears' Rookie Record Breaker

Caleb Williams set a new Chicago Bears rookie record for passing yards, surpassing Mitchell Trubisky's 2017 record of 2,193 yards in just his eleventh game. While reaching a 4,000-yard season or Erik Kramer's franchise record of 3,838 yards may be challenging, Williams is on track to climb the Bears' all-time passing list, potentially entering the top 25, currently held by Cade McNown with 3,111 yards.

via Windy City Gridiron|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #nfl

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Brock Bowers Shatters NFL Rookie TE Records with Historic Performance

Brock Bowers, the Raiders' rookie tight end and 13th overall pick from Georgia, has set a new NFL record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in their first 10 games, with 706 yards. Bowers also joins Odell Beckham Jr. as the only players to have at least 70 catches in their first 10 games. Despite the Raiders' 2-8 record, Bowers' performance has been a standout, with the team looking to build around him in the future.

via NBC Sports|

#brock-bowers #nfl #raiders