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When Those Saints Go Marching In!
New Orleans’ citizens celebrate their Super Bowl win in a way perhaps only they can. Jazz musicians playing from the back of pickup trucks, riders on public buses chanting the “Who Dat?” cheer, and grown men crying. After so many losing seasons and Hurricane Katrina, was there ever a city that so richly deserved a Super Bowl win? THIS... [Read more]
Shaun White looks ready for the Vancouver Olympics
The U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix was held last week in Park City, Utah. Shaun White won the mens’ championship and staked his claim as front runner for Olympic gold. At the event, White landed the first ever competition Double McTwist 1260. Scott Willoughby of the Denver Post caught up with White and his coach Bud Keene, Keene, the personal coach... [Read more]
Basketball prank backfires when teacher makes half-court shot blindfolded
Students at Olathe Northwest High School attempted to pull a prank on Joel Branstrom, one of their science teachers and the girls basketball coach. Undoubtedly inspired by College Humor’s Prank Wars, the plan was to have Mr. Branstrom shoot a half-court shot blindfolded. The students promised him NCAA Final Four tickets if he made the shot.... [Read more]
Chaska’s amazing buzzer beater tops Eagan
In a Lake Conference basketball game on January 15 in Chaska, Minnesota, Chaska beat Eagan 88 – 85 on a well-orchestrated play that set up a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Chaska guard Jacob Meyer won the game for the Hawks with his last second shot at the end of overtime. An earlier buzzer beater by Chaska’s Jake White sent the game into OT.... [Read more]
This Ninja has Skills
He’s part ninja, part juggler, part Spiderman, and all showman. Meet Aung Zaw Oo, an animator with Uber Entertainment. The “AZO Showreel 2009″ features Aung Zaw Oo (AZO) displaying a wide range skills and tricks. These include: somersaulting on a treadmill, jumping over his own leg (easier said than done, I’m sure), wall... [Read more]
Victoria Salmon Kings’ Amazing Hockey Goal
The ECHL’s Victoria Salmon Kings executed a flashy goal against the Bakersfield Condors with stick handling that sent the puck through 4 sets of legs before finding a home in the net. Salmon Kings Scott Howes and Dirk Southern did all the heavy lifting for Adam Taylor who ultimately scores the goal. Victoria beat Bakersfield 6-3 after opening... [Read more]
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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...
Inspiring basketball story: One-handed player wins Div. I scholarship
Kevin Laue’s left arm ends at his elbow as the result of his mother’s...
The Hampton Inn Basketball Commercials: teenagers, a basketball, a video camera and YouTube
You may have seen the commercial where the kid chucks the ball off the roof and then...
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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...
BOOK EXCERPT: Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen by Joe Drape
“Joe Drape, a Kansas City native and an award-winning sportswriter for The...
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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...
Metrodome Madness as Twins win!
The Twins beat the Tigers in a 6-5 thriller at the Dome last night to win the TieBreaker...
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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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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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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...
Amazing Hockey Shootout Goals
To determine the outcome of tied hockey games, shootouts are used. Each team selects...
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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...
Amazing Soccer Goals
With 22 players on the field and just 1 ball, lots of crazy things can happen during...
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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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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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The Top 10 Sports Feel Good Stories of the Decade
The news coverage for a sports feel good story follows a familiar path. Typically,...
Maurice Cheeks assists 13 year-old National Anthem singer (2003)
Natalie Gilbert, a 13 year-old, began singing the National Anthem before a basketball...
Team Hoyt: An inspirational, father-son story
Dick Hoyt’s son Rick can’t walk or talk. After Rick convinced his dad...
Sportsmanship shines at college softball game
The good news: for the first time, Sara Tucholsky hits a home run in a college softball...
Team manager scores 20 points in 4 minutes in first varsity game!
When Jason McElwain entered the game with 4 minutes to play, the fans in attendance...
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Skateboarding dog
Tillman, the skateboarding bulldog, was a little over one year-old when this clip...
Christian the Lion (1969)
An orphaned lion cub is purchased in London from Harrods department store and raised...
Moving Windmills
A young man, William Kamkwamba, in an effort to help his village, builds a windmill...
Feel good photo of the year: Squirrel crashes photo session
Melissa and Jackson Brandts hoped to get a photo of themselves near beautiful Lake...
Mississauga Mayor has won 11 straight elections
The 6th largest city in Canada, Mississauga, is run by 88-year-old, Hazel McCallion....
The wedding dance starts early at this St. Paul wedding
Weddings are a time for celebration. Perhaps never as the celebration started so...
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