In the high-adrenaline world of sports, greatness is usually measured by what happens under the lights: goals scored, records shattered, medals won. But sometimes, the most powerful moments occur far from stadiums or podiums. For a rare few athletes, their legacy stretches beyond the field or track. They take the fame, wealth, and influence they’ve […]
Hall of Fame Stories Archive
These inspiring sports stories are some of the favorites of many of our readers.
They showcase good deeds, overcoming obstacles, and sportsmanship. A wide variety of sports are covered, including baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, running, and tennis.
How To Start A Sports Blog
Note that we’ll be suggesting you use WordPress.org, which can be loaded onto your hosted site free of charge. IMPORTANT: WordPress.org is not to be confused with WordPress.com, which has a free offering. Self-hosting is the way to go, and there are lots of options. The hosting site we use on five sites and highly […]
Mike Veeck on Father’s Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Father’s Day approaching, a time when we recognize fathers and remember those who have passed, we asked maverick baseball promoter Mike Veeck to write about his favorite Father’s Day memory of his dad, baseball Hall of Famer Bill Veeck. First, some background. Baseball legend Bill Veeck was a genius at getting fans […]
Among Giants: Minnesota Athlete Overcomes 70-Plus Surgeries To Join State’s Greats
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2011. It’s been a year since Thomas Bowlin was nominated for St. Paul (Minn.) Athlete of the Year. He remembers being onstage at the St. Paul Downtown Lions Club with multi-sport stars like Mark Alt, a state champion quarterback who got a hockey scholarship from the University […]
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 showered him with applause. The 17-year-old with autism entered his first varsity game as a player after serving as a team manager for the year. Jason McElwain Drops Six 3-Pointers Jason gave his fans and teammates lots more to cheer […]
Maurice Cheeks assists 13 year-old National Anthem singer (2003)
Natalie Gilbert, a 13-year-old, began singing the National Anthem before a basketball game between the Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks on April 25, 2003. When Gilbert struggled to find the correct words for the song and became flustered, Trail Blazers’ Coach Maurice Cheeks came to her side. Maurice Cheeks: Anthem Singer’s Guardian Angel Cheeks […]
61-Year-Old Farmer Wins 543-Mile Ultra-Marathon
When Cliff Young took on a 543-mile race back in 1983, he changed how Australians looked at long-distance running and at 61-year-old farmers. Australia’s 543-mile race from Sydney to Melbourne is considered to be one of the toughest ultra-marathons. World-class athletes typically took about seven days to complete a race of that length by running […]
5 Parenting Tips to Increase the Fun Factor in Sports
Car rides home from sporting events have caused more kids to give up a sport than injuries ever have. Many youth sports participants have dreaded that time after the game, held captive in the family car with no immediate escape when they’re forced to listen to their parent’s analysis of the game and their performance. […]