Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Guinness World Records across Soccer, Basketball, Hockey.
Nicholas DeMarinis, known as Nickybucketz, achieved a 102.98‑foot (31.39 m) miniature basketball shot, breaking his previous record and coming within 10 feet of Joshua Walker’s male benchmark.
A record‑breaking swap of football‑themed stickers brought together collectors from across the continent, with former Mexican star Pável Pardo joining the celebration.
Alie Wessam, a rising talent from Egypt, captured two Guinness World Records on Tuesday, delivering a hook shot from 82 feet 10 inches and a backwards shot from 90 feet 6 inches, surpassing marks previously held by Harlem Globetrotters legend Corey Thunder Law.
A group of basketball players in Devon attempted to break the world record for most layups in 24 hours, hoping to inspire greater participation in grassroots sport and fund future community initiatives.
The Tiverton Titans of Devon broke the world record for the most layups in a day, documenting the effort with independent witnesses and planning a new youth programme and ladies team.
Marc Messier, who died at 78, left an indelible mark on Quebec culture through his iconic hockey roles, his co‑created stage play ‘Broue’, and his lifelong passion for the sport.
Egyptian center Hamad Abouelrish, standing 7 feet 9 inches tall, debuted in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African qualifiers, drawing comparisons to NBA legends and a Canadian teenager declared the world’s tallest teen.
A 16th‑century leather ball, once hidden in a Scottish castle, now captivates visitors in Florida as part of a FIFA World Cup exhibition, tying together history, sport and international diplomacy.
A 16th‑century football, believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots, is making its way from Scotland to Miami, where it will be showcased ahead of the Brazil‑Scotland World Cup match.
Boston’s latest landmark features a gigantic soccer ball that will anchor the city’s World Cup preparations, with city officials promising community outreach and sustainable material reuse.
A massive soccer ball, certified by Guinness World Records, now dominates East Boston’s waterfront, celebrating the upcoming World Cup games in Foxborough while its creators plan to recycle its materials after the display.
Boston’s waterfront now hosts a 47‑foot soccer ball, certified by Guinness World Records as the largest ever, eclipsing a 2013 Doha record.
A record‑breaking arrangement of over a thousand soccer balls spelled out "2026" in Frisco, Texas, as the city prepares to host World Cup watch parties and training camps.
Massport plans to display a 45‑foot, 2,200‑pound soccer ball at Piers Park II from June 12‑18, aiming for a Guinness World Record and celebrating the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a community celebration on June 13 and a Haiti‑Scotland match at Gillette Stadium that evening.
Massport plans to display a 45‑foot, $300,000 soccer ball near Boston Harbor in June, aiming for a Guinness World Record while celebrating the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.