When an NFL player dislocates his finger or severely twists his knee, it's off to the training room where trainers can have a look and come up with an adequate treatment plan. But, what happens when there's a wound to the mind beyond slumps, X's and O's and teammate discord? That's a concern of the Carolina Panthers, one of the [...]
For the first time since 2012, the Harlem Globetrotters are entertaining troops on military bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Bahrain. Their tour of the Middle East, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment, consists of 10 shows in 14 days from Oct. 1-15. They're bringing the usual -- ball-spinning, behind-the-back-passing, confetti-throwing -- antics, but there's another twist to [...]
When the Empire State Building lights up in your organization's honor, you know you're doing something right. New York City's iconic building was illuminated red in July to celebrate the Inclusion Revolution sparked by the Special Olympics. The 50-year-old powerful organization launched by Eunice Kennedy Shriver that provides those with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to discover new strengths, skills and [...]
As a father of two daughters -- with another on the way -- Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward is especially devoted to helping young girls build confidence. That's why he's joining Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry in a powerful movement designed to utilize basketball to instill courage and tenacity as girls move into adolescence. Hayward is the latest NBA [...]
The LA Kings returned to the ice for their opening game on Friday, October 5 against the San Jose Shark, but there was an on-ice homecoming that deserved bigger applause from the Staples Center crowd. That's because Major Douglass Rauschelbach of the U.S. Marine Corps was reunited with his wife and their four children before the puck dropped. Rauschelbach, who [...]
With a flat course, the Chicago Marathon is known for allowing runners to throw down fast times. And among those with world records and personal records on the brain is Brian Reynolds, a 30-year-old New Jersey resident who has his sights set on being the first American double amputee to run a sub-three-hour marathon. And, it's hard not to like [...]
Cali Austin, 11, was clapping so hard for her Houston Astros during a September game at Minute Maid Park that her World Series replica ring fell off her finger and down to the section below from where she was seated. The Texas girl was upset that the ring was gone, but stranger and fellow Astros fan Brent Partin stepped up [...]
There may be noticeable physical differences between Paralympians and Olympians, but without question, there's no disparity when it comes to drive and competitive spirit. Now, they'll be compensated accordingly, too. After The United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) board of directors voted on equal payouts for medal performances in September, all American competitors, whether Paralympian or Olympian, will receive $37,500 for [...]
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has always dreamed of giving back to his community in big ways. Now with the help of the Broncos, he's well on his way to making a difference in the lives of many. Thanks to a $50,000 donation from the team and from Marshall, the FEEL (Feed & Educate to Empower Leaders) Movement officially launched [...]
When Oakland A's pitcher Liam Hendriks steps on the mound Wednesday night to face the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card game, he'll make history for his country. The 29-year-old reliever, of all positions, will be the first player from Australia to start a MLB postseason game. "It's definitely an honor. Any time you get to put baseball [...]