Jim Walmsley may have had a mountain lion atop his first-place trophy following Saturday's Western States 100, but it was a different type of animal that nearly thwarted his record-breaking performance. Just before setting a new course record by running 100 miles through the mountains of Squaw Valley to Auburn, Calif. in 14 hours, 30 minutes, 4 seconds, he encountered [...]
Yankees baseball and the South Bronx pair together like peanut butter and jelly. Distance running and the area on the other hand? Hardly synonymous. However, thanks to two action-oriented history buffs and some open-minded Bronxites, taking the 2, 4 or 5 train to 149th St. - Grand Concourse to meet at Frank Sigel Park for a run is far from [...]
At 21 years old, Loren Worthington slid head first into third base, but when he collided with the pitcher's knee, he was instantly paralyzed. However, two decades after the accident that broke his neck, he discovered that by picking up a camera, he could still feel like he was right in the middle of the action. "After I got hurt, [...]
If you look at George Etzweiler's most recent accomplishment, you might assume there isn't a mountain he can't scurry up. Yes, even at 98 years old. The retired engineering professor from State College, PA finished the Mount Washington Road Race for the 13th time on Saturday, reaching the summit in 4 hours, 4 minutes and 48 seconds, a full minute [...]
If you watched the U.S. Open, or saw any of the news feeds, you’re well aware of the myriad roles of the USGA. It’s the governing body of golf in the U.S. and Mexico, the interpreter and enforcer of rules (with the R&A), and the organization, right or wrong, that collectively took it on the chin for the Shinnecock Hills [...]
There's nothing like hitting your first home run, catching your first touchdown pass or, if you're Sierra Holmes, scoring your first try on the rugby pitch. The ninth-grader from Tantramar Regional High School in Sackville, New Brunswick has Down syndrome, and in cooperation with the opposing team, J.M.A. Armstrong, Holmes scooped up the ball in the final home game of the [...]
Trey Morrison was turning 12 years old on Wednesday, and thought that for the fourth year in a row, he would be without his father, Army Col. Jay Morrison, again. Then, the unthinkable happened at the Milwaukee Brewers game. Morrison had not seen his wife and two sons since he deployed to Kuwait in July of 2017. So, when the [...]
If you attend any athletic event around the world, you'll likely see a father in the bleachers proudly watching his son or daughter compete. But a 101-year-old father cheering for his 75-year-old son on the soccer field? Now that's a story that tugs at the heartstrings. John 'Junior' Shannon is a dynamic athlete. He plays soccer multiple times per week [...]
The New York Yankees and Wish of a Lifetime became a force of nature when they partnered for day four of HOPE Week, the Yankees' annual week-long effort to give back to their community in powerful ways. On Thursday, they brought 87-year-old Sal Reale back to New York City from his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., so he could visit one [...]
Garrett Rank can usually be seen zipping around the ice during NHL games. This week, however, he'll be getting around on spikes instead of blades. That's because the 30-year-old NHL referee was able to qualify to play in the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club after shooting a pair of 71s during last week's sectional qualifier in Georgia. [...]