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Hockey Community Rallies Behind Jablonski Hockey Community Rallies Behind Jablonski

For anybody that has ever been in a hockey locker room you get the feeling that it is more than just a team, it’s a brotherhood and a fraternity. Regardless of the level, all players can relate to that feeling of lacing up the skates and taking the ice. For Jack Jablonski, he may never take the ice again, but he will always be apart of that brotherhood. “He’s... [Read more]

Miracle Man Tebow leads Denver to Playoffs Miracle Man Tebow leads Denver to Playoffs

When Drew Brees’ name is entered in a Google search it comes up with 1.73 million results. And why shouldn’t it? Brees is finishing one of the greatest seasons in National Football League history. He just broke Dan Marino’s 27 year-old record for passing yards in a season. His career awards include NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive... [Read more]

Fritz Waldvogel up for Gagliardi Trophy Fritz Waldvogel up for Gagliardi Trophy

Editor’s Note: The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the top college football player in Division 1.  Division 3′s answer to the Heisman is the Gagliardi Trophy, named for St. John’s coaching legend John Gagliardi.  Our vote for the Gagliardi Trophy winner this year is University of St. Thomas’ star wide-receiver, kick-off returner,... [Read more]

Green Bay Packer Fan’s Loyalty Saves a Life — His Own Green Bay Packer Fan’s Loyalty Saves a Life — His Own

Citizens of Green Bay, Wisconsin have a special relationship with their team.  As the smallest city to host an NFL franchise, the intensity of their team loyalty runs deep.  A visitor to a church in Green Bay on a Sunday might see half the congregation sporting Packer wearables — and, that’s in the summer time.  While the Packers have given... [Read more]

Justin Bieber and Usher: one-on-one basketball Justin Bieber and Usher: one-on-one basketball

From Ice Cube to George Clooney, celebrity basketball players are plentiful. Heck, even President Barack Obama can’t seem to go too long without finding a pick-up game with government employees. Perhaps the celebrity who is making the most noise on the basketball court is Justin Bieber. Born in Canada, Bieber grew up playing hockey, but seems... [Read more]

Aaron Rodgers: Commercial Pitchman Aaron Rodgers: Commercial Pitchman

With Aaron Rodgers ascent to being regarded by many as the top quarterback in the NFL, more commercial opportunities are coming his way.  While watching the Packers play the Vikings last week in Wisconsin, Rodgers could be seen in commercials for Ford Truck, Associated Bank and State Farm Insurance. The Associated Bank ad campaign features a sweepstakes... [Read more]

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BASKETBALL

Justin Bieber and Usher: one-on-one basketball Justin Bieber and Usher: one-on-one basketball

From Ice Cube to George Clooney, celebrity basketball players are plentiful. Heck,... 

The Twin Cities Hoopathon The Twin Cities Hoopathon

For the past 13 years, B.J. Viau and his family have held the Twin Cities Hoopathon... 

SPECIAL to SportsFeelGoodStories.com – “Youth Basketball: Bad Call for a Good Reason” SPECIAL to SportsFeelGoodStories.com – “Youth Basketball: Bad Call for a Good Reason”

EDITOR’S NOTE:  We’re excited to republish an article written by Fran... 

Among Giants: Minnesota Athlete Overcomes 70-Plus Surgeries To Join State’s Greats Among Giants: Minnesota Athlete Overcomes 70-Plus Surgeries To Join State’s Greats

It’s been a year since Thomas Bowlin was nominated for the St. Paul (Minn.) Athlete... 

A Third Grader’s Buzzer Beater A Third Grader’s Buzzer Beater

Buzzer beaters happen in the pros and college with some frequency. Heck, youtube... 

Roseville’s Buzzer Beater Burns Totino-Grace Roseville’s Buzzer Beater Burns Totino-Grace

Up by 2 points with 3 seconds on the clock, Totino-Grace needed to inbounds the ball... 

Youth Basketball: 10 Life Lessons to Teach Your Team Youth Basketball: 10 Life Lessons to Teach Your Team

“None of this is really about football….What I hope we’re doing... 

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FOOTBALL

Miracle Man Tebow leads Denver to Playoffs Miracle Man Tebow leads Denver to Playoffs

When Drew Brees’ name is entered in a Google search it comes up with 1.73 million... 

Fritz Waldvogel up for Gagliardi Trophy Fritz Waldvogel up for Gagliardi Trophy

Editor’s Note: The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the top college football player... 

Green Bay Packer Fan’s Loyalty Saves a Life — His Own Green Bay Packer Fan’s Loyalty Saves a Life — His Own

Citizens of Green Bay, Wisconsin have a special relationship with their team.  As... 

Aaron Rodgers: Commercial Pitchman Aaron Rodgers: Commercial Pitchman

With Aaron Rodgers ascent to being regarded by many as the top quarterback in the... 

D3 College Football’s Best Rivalry: Johnnies vs. Tommies D3 College Football’s Best Rivalry: Johnnies vs. Tommies

SPECIAL to sportsfeelgoodstories.com by Gene McGivern, St. Thomas Sports Information... 

The Best College Football Tradition: “Picking Up Butch” The Best College Football Tradition: “Picking Up Butch”

Middlebury College, in Vermont, is home of the best college football tradition. ... 

Two of the Coolest Jobs at Lambeau Field Two of the Coolest Jobs at Lambeau Field

Let’s say you watch an NFL game with a buddy. Happens every fall Sunday, right?... 

A Sizeable Advantage: Immeasurables enable Fritz Waldvogel to excel for St. Thomas Football A Sizeable Advantage: Immeasurables enable Fritz Waldvogel to excel for St. Thomas Football

At 5’2” tall and 105 pounds, Fritz Waldvogel did not strike an imposing figure... 

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BASEBALL

Ready to Play: A true story about God and Baseball. Ready to Play: A true story about God and Baseball.

A SPECIAL to sportsfeelgoodstories.com from StatsDad’s Fran Dicari.    On... 

12-year-old Raises Money for Needy Playing Baseball 12-year-old Raises Money for Needy Playing Baseball

With every swing of the bat for his baseball team, 12 year-old Elliot Mast knows... 

INTERVIEW: John Blissenbach, author of The Well-Prepared Coach: 25 Youth Baseball Practice Plans INTERVIEW: John Blissenbach, author of The Well-Prepared Coach: 25 Youth Baseball Practice Plans

John Blissenbach has coached all levels of youth baseball from kindergarten through... 

The Walk Off Homer: the most exciting play in baseball The Walk Off Homer: the most exciting play in baseball

A triple play, stealing home, a grand slam, an inside-the-park home run or a walk... 

Spider-Man Makes the Catch Spider-Man Makes the Catch

Hiroshima Carp’s Masato Akamatsu climbed the wall to rob Yokohoma Bay Stars’... 

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RUNNING

Runner’s Heroic Act of Sportsmanship Runner’s Heroic Act of Sportsmanship

While running in a 5k cross-country race, Andover High School (MN) runner Josh Ripley... 

Bonnie Richardson wins Texas state track team title by herself — again! 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) 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) 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 Sportsmanship Case Study: A Silver Lining for Olympic Runner

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

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OTHER SPORTS

One Man Volleyball Team Beats the Odds One Man Volleyball Team Beats the Odds

Bob Holmes’s volleyball career began when he visited his doctor because of... 

History of Volleyball and Amazing Volleyball Rallies History of Volleyball and Amazing Volleyball Rallies

Can you name the inventor of basketball?  No problem for most sports fans:  James... 

A Special Olympics Story: The “Gem”nast A Special Olympics Story: The “Gem”nast

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Sports Feel Good Stories is proud to present an article written... 

“If you never failed, you’ve never lived” “If you never failed, you’ve never lived”

With all the thrills and triumphs in sports, there are also the disappointments and... 

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HOCKEY

Hockey Community Rallies Behind Jablonski Hockey Community Rallies Behind Jablonski

For anybody that has ever been in a hockey locker room you get the feeling that it... 

Hockey Crowd Assists 8-year-old National Anthem Singer Hockey Crowd Assists 8-year-old National Anthem Singer

Eight-year-old Elizabeth Hughes sang the National Anthem at an AHL Norfolk Admirals... 

Good Samaritan NHL Hockey Player Provides Roadside Assistance Good Samaritan NHL Hockey Player Provides Roadside Assistance

Despite scoring a goal, Washington Capitals Brooks Laich was on the losing end of... 

Oh Canada! Oh Canada!

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

Victoria Salmon Kings’ Amazing Hockey Goal 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 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

Team USA ousts France 3-1 — on to World Cup Finals Team USA ousts France 3-1 — on to World Cup Finals

USA beat a tough France team 3 – 1 and advanced to the World Cup Finals. It... 

Soccer on the Seas: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way Soccer on the Seas: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Thai Military Bank launched a campaign entitled “Make THE Difference,” which... 

This is how you celebrate a World Cup goal! This is how you celebrate a World Cup goal!

When Spain ousted Paraguay in World Cup quarterfinals action, the Spanish announcers... 

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TENNIS

A Graduation Feel-Good Story 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) 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 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

Caddy’s advice pays off for golfer (and caddy) Caddy’s advice pays off for golfer (and caddy)

On the advice of his caddy, Stan Andrie decided to play a 5 iron instead of a 6 iron... 

Short-armed Athlete is an Ace in Golf and Tennis Short-armed Athlete is an Ace in Golf and Tennis

Butch Lumpkin was born with “short arms.” His right arm, which ends before... 

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

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