10 Epic Summer Olympic Victories From The Past Decade
There is nothing like the Olympic Games! No other competition, tradition, or global unifier can hold a torch to the history and camaraderie of these...
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Walk-On Basketball Player Gets Best Surprise When Coach Gives Him Scholarship.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 25, 2021
Two years ago, Dee Mitchell tried out for the Oklahoma State basketball team and made it as a walk-on player, which means he wasn't recruited...
Read moreSynchronized Swimmers Perform Epic Routine That Will Get You Pumped For The Olympics.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 27, 2020
Every four years, the world gets to watch athletes from across the globe compete in the Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic,...
Read moreAfter Son Gets Bullied For Dancing, Dad Starts Nonprofit To Support Kids Like Him.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 24, 2020
There's nothing Jimmy Long of Naperville, Illinois, loves more than dancing – and he's not letting bullies dampen his passion. The 16-year-old has been competing...
Read morePregnant Woman Breaks Internet By Running 5:25 Mile One Week Before Her Due Date.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 23, 2020
For a lot of women (like myself), pregnancy slows us down and makes things that were once easy seem pretty much impossible. Makenna Myler, on...
Read moreNBA Players Have Emotional Reunions With Their Families After Spending Months Apart.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 26, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has separated millions from their loved ones, including doctors, nurses, first responders – and NBA stars. The 2019-20 NBA season was...
Read moreTriathlete Sacrifices 3rd Place Win To Rival Who Took Wrong Turn.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 22, 2020
Diego Méntrida of Spain enjoys winning as much as any other athlete, but he also understand it isn't the most important part of competing. As...
Read moreMan With No Arms Can’t Find Job So He Takes Up Archery And Inspires The World.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 10, 2020
In his 37 years, Matt Stutzman of Fairfield, Iowa, has never once wished he looked the same as everyone else. After all, he's spent his...
Read moreFootball Players See Woman Dangling From Cliff And Rush To Pull Her To Safety.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 27, 2020
Every year, the players of the Dixie State University football team hike up to the top of Sugarloaf, a cliff overlooking St. George, Utah. According...
Read morePro Athletes And Local Teens Replace Liquor Store With Fresh Food, Flowers, And Hope.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 26, 2020
During life's difficult moments, many people find that helping others is the only way to alleviate their own fear and anxiety. In the wake of...
Read moreSports Photographer Shares What It Really Means To “Play Like A Girl.”
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 25, 2020
Growing up, we've all heard the phrase, "you play like a girl!" Some hurl it as an insult to opposing players on the field or...
Read moreRoger Federer Surprises Teen Superfans Who Went Viral For Playing Rooftop Tennis.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 4, 2020
Back when the coronavirus lockdowns first started, everyone came up with their own ways of passing the time. 13-year-old Vittoria and 11-year-old Carola from Finale...
Read moreStunning Viral Video Shows Man With Cerebral Palsy Defying Odds By Deadlifting 200 Lbs.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 26, 2020
For 24-year-old Miles Taylor, the idea of being disabled because of his cerebral palsy is just plain silly. For him, his CP is not a disability...
Read moreNASCAR Crews Band Together In Show Of Solidarity For Black Driver.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 23, 2020
Fighting against injustice is by no means easy. It can bring out the worst in people – but also the best. In June, NASCAR's only...
Read moreMatthew McConaughey And Emmanuel Acho Discuss Racism In Powerful Video.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 13, 2020
Engaging in honest and uncomfortable discussions about the root of the issue is one of the best ways to solve a problem. As protesters across...
Read moreFemale Rowers Take To Gondolas To Deliver Food To Elderly In Venice.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 28, 2020
Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, essentials have been hard to come by, especially for those who are more vulnerable. That's why a group of...
Read moreJohn Krasinski’s Newest “Some Good News” Episode Is Here And It’s Better Than Ever.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 13, 2020
While we're all doing our best to stay positive amid the coronavirus pandemic, some days are harder than others. Fortunately, we have John Krasinski to...
Read morePeople Are Inventing Their Own Sports During Quarantine And We Want In.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 23, 2020
As the world hunkered down during the coronavirus quarantine, sports as we know them ceased to exist. All sporting events have been canceled, which means...
Read moreToddler Rushes To Hug Opposing Player When She Sees Her Crying Mid-Game.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 18, 2020
The entire premise of sports is competition, which can sometimes lead to less-than-ideal actions among players. But, it makes the moments of true sportsmanship all...
Read morePro Surfer Helps Woman With Cerebral Palsy Catch Her 1st Wave.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 31, 2020
View this post on Instagram This Girl is Amazing!! Cerebral Palsy won’t stop her!! Much Mahalos to everyone who help make this very...
Read moreUS Tennis Pro Pledges 25% Of Winnings From Australian Open To Bushfire Relief.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 22, 2020
Over the last four months, bushfires have caused tremendous damage to Australia. According to BBC, more than 2,000 homes have been lost as the fires...
Read moreSoccer Star Uses Fame To Give Back To Home Country Of Senegal.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 10, 2020
Soccer star Sadio Mané has come a long way, but he'll never forget where he started. The talented 27-year-old began playing the sport he loves...
Read moreRefugee Becomes NBA Star And Uses Fame To Give Back To Youth In South Sudan.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 31, 2019
In 2004, Luol Deng started his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. After 14 years, Luol retired his jersey (which now belonged to the Minnesota...
Read moreHeisman Winner’s Speech Inspires $380K In Donations For Hungry Children In Home State.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 17, 2019
For many people, finding success in life means having an opportunity to give back. Joe Burrow grew up in a small Appalachian town in Ohio...
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