Scott Matlock is a talented football player, but Boise State knew if they landed him, their team would be able to tap into his bottomless well of grit and determination, especially in the midst of hardship. His backstory is one that can crush your heart, but his ability to rise above and still chase his football dream can inspire an [...]
When you think of a wrestling match, you probably don't conjure up an image of women on the mat. However, Casey Lopez is trying to change that. And, with the help of Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, she's well on her way. In early May, Lopez became the first woman to receive a wrestling scholarship to a Division I [...]
The 2018 NHL season is one Alex Ovechkin can celebrate for the rest of his life. But, did you know that when the captain of the Washington Capitals reflects back on the season as a whole, there's a moment just as thrilling as when he hoisted the Stanley Cup above his head? In October, Ovechkin left 13-year-old cancer survivor Alex [...]
George Corones proves that just because you're pushing triple digits doesn't mean you can't chase down world records. The 100-year-old swimmer from Australia set two new world records in his age group in February and March, when he was 99 years old, etching his name into the history books and impressing folks all around the world. The first record came [...]
Two decades ago, Ben Lecomte became the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean without using a kickboard. He did it to test his limits and raise money for cancer research as a way to honor his father. Now 51 years old, the Frenchman is taking on another never-been-done ultra-swim: Crossing the Pacific Ocean. Lecomte set off on June [...]
Regardless of how you feel about Kevin Durant, the basketball player, there's no denying Kevin Durant, the person, is exceptional. The Golden State Warriors star has long given back to the communities he's been a part of. Delivering shoes and clothing to children during the holidays? Absolutely. Donating money to schools? Certainly. His most recent good deed: Footing the bill [...]
Between being on-site to cover the Volunteers of America® LPGA Texas Classic and the AT&T Byron Nelson in North Texas, most of our top stories from May are golf related. But, dive in and you'll notice they're full of great people, too. Our top five: 5. Peyton's Wild & Wacky 50K Pays Homage to Incredible Superhero Son It would be [...]
For the last couple of weeks, Ben Solesbee has been standing on street corners with a sign in hand, just hoping to draw attention from strangers passing by on foot and in their cars. No, he's not in a costume, twirling a business sign or asking for money. Rather, the North Texas fifth-grade science teacher is promoting a person he [...]
Imagine, as a casual fan, if you could stand on the field with NFL players on a Sunday. Or rebound for LeBron James before Game 7 in the NBA playoffs. Yes, it's a far-fetched dream for any fan of pro football or pro basketball to be that involved in the gameday action. But, when it comes to professional golf, fans [...]
Two years ago, Zayne Burton, who was 12 years old at the time, was receiving his final proton therapy at UF Health Cancer Center in Orlando to treat a brain tumor. He was surrounded by family and friends, and was also surprised by a few players from the Orlando Pride, including midfielder Dani Weatherholt. Little did anyone know that Zayne [...]