Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters marked his completion of the career grand slam and was a highly significant moment in his career, overcoming years of near-misses and personal struggles in golf.
American tennis star Danielle Collins, who is set to retire at the end of the season due to health challenges, achieved a career milestone by winning the Miami Open, her first WTA 1000 event title. Overcoming adversity, including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, Collins defeated Elena Rybakina in the final, becoming the lowest-ranked woman to win the tournament. Despite the emotional victory and support from the crowd, Collins remains firm in her decision to retire at the end of the season.
American tennis star Danielle Collins, who is set to retire at the end of the season due to health challenges, achieved a career milestone by winning the Miami Open, her first WTA 1000 event title. Overcoming adversity, including battling rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, Collins displayed powerful hitting to defeat Elena Rybakina in the final. Despite the emotional victory and enthusiastic home crowd support, Collins remains firm in her decision to retire at the end of the season.
Steph Curry gets emotional in a win over the Orlando Magic after Draymond Green's early ejection, expressing frustration and releasing steam with a chair-kicking celebration. Despite the setback, the Warriors rallied to a 101-93 victory, with Andrew Wiggins stepping up in the absence of Green. The team acknowledges the need for Green's presence and vows to support him as they move forward in the season.
Pedro Pascal won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series at the SAG Awards for his role in The Last of Us Season 1, expressing genuine surprise and admitting to being "a little drunk" during his emotional acceptance speech. His heartfelt reaction and genuine shock at winning garnered widespread praise and support from fans and fellow actors, making it a memorable moment of the night.
Sherrone Moore, Michigan's offensive coordinator, guided the Wolverines to an emotional 24-15 win over Penn State as acting head coach following the suspension of Jim Harbaugh. Moore, who had mostly kept his composure during the game, let his emotions out after the final whistle, hugging players and staff members. The team faced a tumultuous week with the Big Ten's decision looming and the news of a signal-stealing operation allegedly led by a former staff member. Despite the challenges, Michigan used Harbaugh's blueprint to dominate Penn State with a run-heavy offense, tallying 227 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Moore's leadership and passion were praised, and he is seen as a strong candidate to become a permanent head coach in the future.
Carlos Santana's walkoff homer in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates secured an emotional win for the team, providing a special moment for both Santana and the Pirates.
King Charles shed tears of joy as a horse bred by his late mother won the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot. It was his first victory of the week and he celebrated with his wife, Queen Camilla. The win was bittersweet for the family, as they thought of how proud their grandmother, the Queen, would have been. The royal family attends every year and partakes in a carriage procession at the start of each day.