Billy Hurley III gives 18 active duty servicemen the chance of a lifetime

As the only military veteran on the PGA TOUR, Billy Hurley III knows what it’s like to serve his country. This U.S. Naval Academy alumnus spent five years as a surface warfare officer, including deployment in the Persian Gulf, before returning to civilian life as a full-time TOUR contender in 2009. Although Hurley III now spends his time on golf [...]

By |2017-07-25T08:15:14+00:00July 25th, 2017|Jocks Giving Back|Comments Off on Billy Hurley III gives 18 active duty servicemen the chance of a lifetime

Odell Beckham Jr. visits young cancer patient in Texas

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22: Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Less than week before the start of New York Giants training camp, Odell Beckham Jr. had some very important business to tend to. The star wide receiver famous for his acrobatic catches caught a plane to west Texas to visit 9-year-old Jayro Ponce. Jayro has a malignant rhabdoid [...]

By |2017-07-24T19:25:11+00:00July 24th, 2017|Fast Breaks|Comments Off on Odell Beckham Jr. visits young cancer patient in Texas

Chris Froome wins Tour de France, then helps journalist propose to his girlfriend

After three weeks and 2,220 miles, Tour de France winner Chris Froome immediately looked for Channel 4 reporter Tom Calverley upon dismounting the bike on the Champs-Élysées. It wasn't for an interview, however. Froome reached into his pocket and pulled out an engagement ring for Calverley, who then promptly got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend. "I've been [...]

By |2017-07-24T16:38:53+00:00July 24th, 2017|Fast Breaks|Comments Off on Chris Froome wins Tour de France, then helps journalist propose to his girlfriend

2017 British Open: Matt Kuchar’s family surprised him on the 18th green

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Matt Kuchar of the United States hugs his children as his wife Sybi Kuchar congratulates Jordan Spieth of the United States on the 18th green during the final round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 23, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) What can ease the [...]

By |2017-07-23T21:04:32+00:00July 23rd, 2017|Fast Breaks|Comments Off on 2017 British Open: Matt Kuchar’s family surprised him on the 18th green

At 64, Mike Millen outworks people half his age in the gym

Going to the gym can be a humbling experience for anyone. Well, almost anyone. At 64, Mike Millen is at the top of his game when it comes to training, and when he's in the gym, it's him showing others just how far the human body can be pushed. You might find him jumping onto an exercise ball to do [...]

By |2017-07-23T09:17:48+00:00July 23rd, 2017|Breakthrough Athletes|Comments Off on At 64, Mike Millen outworks people half his age in the gym

Daytona Tortugas pay tribute to Craig Sager with “SagerStrong Night”

There was no professional sports team more colorful than the Daytona Tortugas Friday night. That's because they hosted "SagerStrong Night," which honored the late Turner Sports broadcaster Craig Sager. Sager lost his life in December at the age of 65 to acute myeloid leukemia. The Advanced-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds partnered with the SagerStrong Foundation to pay tribute to [...]

By |2017-07-22T10:23:01+00:00July 22nd, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Daytona Tortugas pay tribute to Craig Sager with “SagerStrong Night”

Patty Schnyder pauses mid-match to parent her young daughter

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 17: Patty Schnyder of Switzerland plays a shot during her Round 3 match against Samantha Stosur of Australia during day four of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 17, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Is there anyone better [...]

By |2017-07-21T10:30:27+00:00July 21st, 2017|Fast Breaks|Comments Off on Patty Schnyder pauses mid-match to parent her young daughter

San Diego Splash, the 80-and-older women’s basketball team, gets endorsement deal

Earlier this summer, we told you about the San Diego Splash, the ultra-competitive YMCA basketball team comprised of women 80-and-older. They've been making history each time they step on the court, but now they've really added to their legacy. That's because they secured their first ever endorsement deal with Miracle Whip. After espnW released a short film on this team, [...]

By |2017-07-20T12:10:04+00:00July 20th, 2017|Breakthrough Athletes|Comments Off on San Diego Splash, the 80-and-older women’s basketball team, gets endorsement deal

Baltimore Orioles help grounds crew intern after he was mugged

The Baltimore Orioles aren't at the top of MLB standings, but their players top any pro sports list when it comes to being standup guys. According to Tim Anderson, his roommate, who is a grounds crew intern, was mugged by four men outside of Camden Yards following the team's loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Unfortunately, the intern had [...]

By |2017-07-19T17:51:19+00:00July 19th, 2017|Jocks Giving Back|Comments Off on Baltimore Orioles help grounds crew intern after he was mugged

Man who wore Kim Clijsters’s skirt at Wimbledon will auction it for charity

  Former number one tennis pro Kim Clijsters happily gave a white skirt to a man in the stands who was heckling players at Wimbledon. It's hands down the top tennis video on the web right now. And now, the popularity of the skirt is going to help children who have cancer travel overseas to receive treatment. If you haven't [...]

By |2017-07-18T18:17:04+00:00July 18th, 2017|Jocks Giving Back|Comments Off on Man who wore Kim Clijsters’s skirt at Wimbledon will auction it for charity
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