BASKETBALL

Special Olympian hits half-courter at buzzer

At a Whitworth University game in Spokane, Washington on February 26, 2010, the Cheney... 

Legendary Basketball Coach Don Meyer to Retire

Don Meyer, who has recorded more than 900 career victories as a college basketball... 

Basketball prank backfires when teacher makes half-court shot blindfolded

Students at Olathe Northwest High School attempted to pull a prank on Joel Branstrom,... 

Chaska’s amazing buzzer beater tops Eagan

In a Lake Conference basketball game on January 15 in Chaska, Minnesota, Chaska beat... 

Kentucky fans do the “John Wall Dance” and the Jayhawks hit 4 in a row from half court

College basketball provides lots of opportunities for fans to get excited about their... 

Special Ed Student David “Chubbs” Stillman drills 3-pointer

David Stillman, aka “Chubbs, is a special-ed student who has been managing... 

75 Foot Buzzer Beater Lifts Florida Over NC State

Chandler Parsons’ 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer enabled Flordia to beat... 

Unforgettable Sports Experiences: Attending a KU Basketball Game at Allen Fieldhouse

Attending a Kansas basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse is an experience that every... 

Pistol Pete Maravich

With a mop of brown hair and his trademark floppy socks, “Pistol Pete”... 

The Don Meyer Interview

Is Don Meyer the best-kept secret in basketball?  Despite passing Bobby Knight,... 

“Fast Break to Reading” encourages kids’ summer reading

Most basketball coaches will tell you that a good fast break requires strong team... 

Phil Jackson wins historic 10th NBA title

With the Lakers decisive win over the Magic, Phil Jackson surpassed legendary Celtic’s... 

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FOOTBALL

“Jump Around” with Wisconsin Badger Fans

House of Pain’s song “Jump Around” is played between the 3rd and... 

Top 3 Super Bowl Commercials

An ad created by 2 Minneapolis filmmakers was not only the most watched Super Bowl... 

When Those Saints Go Marching In!

New Orleans’ citizens celebrate their Super Bowl win in a way perhaps only... 

Brett Favre celebrates Cowboys win by singing “Pants on the Ground”

“Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool with your pants... 

A Football Game About Hope (2008)

Gainesville State is a maximum-security correctional facility in Texas with some... 

Boise State Football: Trick Plays and Bowl Wins

A 4th quarter fake punt propelled Boise State to a 17 – 10 win over the TCU... 

Is “The Blind Side” one of the top inspirational sports movies of all time?

The movie “The Blind Side,” based on the book by Michael Lewis, took... 

Sportsmanship shines as Team Motivator Aric Sims scores first high school TD

Jackson Christian School took on Harding Academy in Tennessee high school football... 

Iowa State Cyclones celebrate football victory over Nebraska

Missing their starting quarterback and leading rusher, the Iowa State Cyclones upset... 

The Best High School Football Game Finish Ever (1994)

This is one of those videos that all football coaches should know about. Every year... 

Autistic Football Player Catches TD Pass

Suffering from severe autism didn’t stop Winfred Cooper from scoring on a 67... 

Hurrianes rally around “Rudy-like,” walk-on when father died (2008)

At 5′9″ and 170 pounds, Chris Hayes doesn’t fit your typical profile... 

Running Back with Downs Syndrome Scores TD

Matt Zeisel, a 15 year-old freshman with Downs Syndrome, plays for the St. Joseph... 

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BASEBALL

Joe Mauer Drives Chevy Vehicles

A day after Twin Cities newspapers announced that Bill Mauer, Joe’s brother,... 

St. Thomas Magazine Excerpt: Legendary Baseball Coach Dennis Denning “A League of His Own”

Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to showcase an award-winning article on... 

The David Whigham Interview: Minor League pitcher continues to pursue dream

For El Paso Diablos pitcher David Whigham things were on the upswing in July.  He... 

Albert Pujols funds annual Coolbaugh Memorial Dinner

A fundraising event has been held in former player and coach Mike Coolbaugh’s... 

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened!” (1988 World Series)

First game of the 1988 Worlds Series: A’s lead 4-3, bottom of the ninth, two... 

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RUNNING

Bonnie Richardson wins Texas state track team title by herself — again!

Bonnie Richardson won back-to-back Texas state team track championships by herself.  ... 

A motivational story: Running the Sahara (2006)

The Sahara, Arabic for “the greatest desert,” is the world’s largest... 

Wilma Rudolph overcomes childhood polio to become “fastest woman in the world” (1960)

When doctors told Wilma Rudolph’s mother that she’d never walk because... 

Sportsmanship Case Study: A Silver Lining for Olympic Runner

Olympic sprinter Shawn Crawford was no stranger to winning an Olympic medal. Crawford... 

Jesse Owens and Luz Long — Olympic Heroes (1936)

African-American Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. No... 

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OTHER SPORTS

Shaun White looks ready for the Vancouver Olympics

The U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix was held last week in Park City, Utah. Shaun White... 

This Ninja has Skills

He’s part ninja, part juggler, part Spiderman, and all showman.  Meet Aung... 

The movie “Invictus” — How a sport united South Africa

“Invictus” is Latin for invincible or unconquerable.  It’s the... 

Amazing Mascot Performances

Originally thought to bring luck, mascots back up their fortune bringing with some... 

Three-year-old Sebastian sings the National Anthem

Three-year-old Sebastian sang the Star Spangled Banner to kick off festivities at... 

Parkour

Parkour — l’art du déplacement, or translated, the art of moving — is... 

BOOK EXCERPT: The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible by John Geiger

We’re proud to present a book excerpt from:  The Third Man Factor:  Surviving... 

The Visionary behind Special Olympics: Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver died on August 11 after suffering a series of strokes the... 

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HOCKEY

Oh Canada!

It wasn’t the second miracle USA hockey fans had hoped for as Canada won in... 

Victoria Salmon Kings’ Amazing Hockey Goal

The ECHL’s Victoria Salmon Kings executed a flashy goal against the Bakersfield... 

It’s raining teddy bears at a hockey game

When Spencer Bennett of the Portland Winterhawks (Portland, Oregon) scored the 2009... 

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SOCCER

PUMA “Hardchorus” football commercial

Puma’s football advertising connects soccer with romance with “The Hardchorus”... 

Tandem Bicycle Kicks Result in Soccer Goal

A successful bicycle kick in soccer in a pressure situation is a rare event. Sometimes... 

An Uplifting Soccer Story: The Fugees

A significant number of residents of Clarkston, Georgia come from war-torn countries... 

love.fútbol and their fields of dreams

The love.fútbol mission is to develop simple, safe soccer fields for children in... 

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TENNIS

A Graduation Feel-Good Story

For high school student Stephanie Lutz to graduate as a 4-year varsity player in... 

Arthur Ashe, a Graceful Leader (1943 – 1993)

” True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to... 

Roger Federer, a class act on and off the court, leads tennis revival

Tennis participation throughout the U.S. continued its growth on every measurable... 

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GOLF

South Korean Y.E. Yang beats Tiger Woods to win PGA Championship

Y.E. Yang, a former aspiring bodybuilder, became the first Asian-born male player... 

The hole-in-one club at the Canadian Open

Seven golfers shot hole-in-ones at the 2009 Canadian Open. The most unusual hole-in-one... 

Second Place with Grace — Tom Watson’s British Open

Tom Watson, the 59 year-old golfer from Kansas City, knows a thing or two about winning... 

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