Adonis Watt may have to hold onto a teammate's shoulder pad and be led out onto the football field, but make no mistake, once the play is called, the freshman running back is ready to run solo. Watt, who went blind at the age of 6 due to a rare congenital glaucoma, suits up for Brophy College Preparatory in Arizona [...]
Photo courtesy of Michael Somsan and Dominic Bernardo By Kim Constantinesco When you think of an Ironman race, you think massive individual effort, not necessarily "team sport." For Michael Somsan and Dominic Bernardo, completing a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run is done, and celebrated, in tandem. Somsan, 46, a former first lieutenant in the US [...]
Spring training is long gone, but its effects will be felt for years to come, and I'm not just talking about on the diamond. The Chicago Cubs flew a group of junior all-star baseball players from Chicago to Arizona for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The teens got to play a game on the Cubs' field, but that was just the opening [...]
Photo courtesy of Kanya Sesser By Josh Jacques Here at Purpose 2 Play, we are blessed to be able to share exclusive stories about athletes, coaches, and fans from around the world. They are inspirational, heart-tugging, and heartwarming, and we will never be able to forget the people that we meet or the stories that they share with [...]