BASKETBALL

Michigan State’s Adreian Payne’s Biggest Fan: Lacey Holsworth

Michigan State’s Adreian Payne’s biggest fan may very well be Lacey Holsworth. ... 

Two Points for Sportsmanship in High School Basketball

Mitchell Marcus, a special needs student from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas,... 

I see your buzzer beater and raise you two

If you’ve ever watched Sports Center on ESPN or viewed viral videos from YouTube,... 

100 Great Sites for Coaches

Editor’s Note:  The website http://sportsmanagementdegree.org has compiled... 

The Buzzer Beater

In baseball, it’s the walk-off home run.  In football, it’s the Hail... 

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

Editor’s Note:  This was originally published last year. ————— It’s... 

The Best Youth Basketball Coaches are Great Teachers

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Republished with permission of YouthBasketballPracticePlans.com We... 

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FOOTBALL

Two of the Coolest Jobs at Lambeau Field – Replay

Editor’s Note:  Originally published on February 6, 2011, but with the Packers... 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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RUNNING

Brotherly Love Inspirational Sports Story

Conner and Cayden Long, two brothers from White House, Tennessee, have a special... 

An Olympic Feel Good Story to Remember

From Jesse Owens to Jim Thorpe, and from Mark Spitz to Michael Phelps, the Olympics... 

Blade Runner Makes Olympic Appearance

South African Oscar Pistorius will be competing in the 400 meter race at the Olympics... 

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

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OTHER SPORTS

BOOK EXCERPT: Softball Mom’s Survival Guide

SPECIAL TO www.SportsFeelGoodStories.com, a book excerpt from Janis Meredith’s... 

New Softball Practice Plan Ebook

John Blissenbach has just written a book to help youth softball coaches plan their... 

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

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

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HOCKEY

“All Hockey Hair Team 2013″ from the Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament

First a little background: The Urban Dictionary defines “Hockey Hair”... 

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

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

Good Samaritan NHL Hockey Player Provides Roadside Assistance

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

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... 

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SOCCER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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