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For the first time in Oscars history, the Best Live Action Short Film category ended in a rare tie, with The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva sharing the Oscars. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced the dual win, joking about the extended speeches, and the piece notes past tie incidents in other categories to provide historical context.
At the 98th Academy Awards, the Best Live Action Short trophy was awarded in a rare tie to The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva, the first since 1994 in this category; host Kumail Nanjiani joked that the speech would take twice as long, and the night also saw Cassandra Kulukundis win the first Best Casting Oscar, Sinners emerge as the night’s big winner with multiple trophies, One Battle After Another claim Best Picture and Best Director, Frankenstein win three awards, and a full slate of winners and performances shaping a ceremony that mostly went as expected.
The 2026 Academy Awards delivered a historic tie in the Best Live Action Short Film category, with The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva sharing the Oscar after host Kumail Nanjiani announced the result, marking only the seventh tie in Oscar history.
At the 98th Academy Awards, the Best Live-Action Short Film category produced a rare tie, marking the first such outcome in years. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced multiple winners on stage after opening the envelope, with Conan O’Brien joking about the moment. The winners were The Singers; Two People Exchanging Saliva (Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt); and Alexandre Singh with Natalie Musteata, highlighting a historic and dramatic finish for a short-film category that has seen ties before but not often.
The Oscars produced its seventh tie in history when two winners were announced for Best Live Action Short Film, with host Kumail Nanjiani urging the crowd to stay calm as the unusual dual honors were presented.
In a rare twist at the 2026 Academy Awards, the Best Live Action Short Film category produced two winners: The Singers (Sam A. Davis and Jack Piatt) and Two People Exchanging Saliva. Host Kumail Nanjiani announced the tie, marking Oscar history as only the sixth time a tie has occurred, with both teams stepping on stage to celebrate their double victory.
The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played an intense game that ended in a 40-40 tie after overtime, featuring multiple lead changes, key plays, and a final game-tying field goal by Brandon McManus.
Viktor Hovland withdrew from his Ryder Cup singles match due to a neck injury, resulting in a tie for that match, and the European team moved closer to retaining the Ryder Cup with a score of 12-5 against the U.S.
The Chicago Bears' 2025 preseason opener ended in a rare tie against the Miami Dolphins, marking their first such result since 1973, with notable performances including DJ Moore catching a pass from Caleb Williams.
The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins played to a 24-24 tie in their preseason opener, with notable performances from Bears' players like Austin Booker and Case Keenum, and key moments including multiple lead changes and strong defensive plays. The game showcased effort and intensity from both teams, despite the absence of many starters.
The Raiders nearly completed a comeback in their preseason opener against the Seahawks, ultimately settling for a 23-23 tie after a strong second-half performance and a blocked game-tying field goal. The game featured notable performances from quarterback Aidan O'Connell and rookie Cam Miller, with both teams showing improvements and areas to work on ahead of the regular season.
In the California 16th Congressional District, Democratic candidates Evan Low and Joe Simitian are tied for second place, potentially leading to a three-way race in November, as only the top two finishers typically advance. The first place finisher, Sam Liccardo, is projected to advance to the general election. Any voter can request a recount, but they must cover the associated costs, which could amount to $325,000. The candidates are vying to fill the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo, and both Low and Simitian have expressed appreciation for the close race, but have not directly responded to questions about whether they would request a recount.
In California's 16th Congressional District, two Democratic candidates, State Assemblyman Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, have tied for second place in the nonpartisan primary election, with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo leading. If the results are certified, all three candidates will appear on the November ballot. The election will determine the successor to Rep. Anna Eshoo, who announced her retirement after more than three decades in Congress.
In a closely-watched Silicon Valley House seat primary election, Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian have ended in an extraordinary tie for second place, likely advancing both to the November election alongside fellow Democrat Sam Liccardo. The race to succeed outgoing Congressmember Anna Eshoo has added a new layer of uncertainty with a rare three-way general election in the 16th Congressional District. Despite the possibility of a recount, both campaigns appear to have little reason to pursue it due to the high cost, and the candidates will now spend the next seven months courting voters in what is expected to be an expensive and bruising contest.
State Representative Sara Innamorato, a Democrat from Western Pennsylvania, has resigned from office to pursue her campaign for Allegheny County executive, resulting in a tied state House at 101-101. Her early resignation allows for a special election to be scheduled for September 19th to replace her. The state House is currently facing a budget impasse, and if there is a 101-101 tie, bills will not be able to pass without GOP support. Democrats argue that they can remain in control of the chamber's committees and voting calendar, while Republicans argue that the rule allows Democrats to cling to power artificially.