A 107-year-old skier? A high school senior with Down syndrome who drills a 3-pointer at the buzzer? A cross-country skier with her sights set on making history at the 2018 Winter Olympics? These are our top stories from January: 5. Jared Blank parts ways with USC football to run World Marathon Challenge, help others with dyslexia Jared Blank probably missed [...]
There's no denying the effect a loving school bus driver can have on his community. Look no further than Gary Kelmer of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Fondly known as "Mr. Gary," he has had such a positive impact on the students he has picked up from school each day for more than 26 years that the community rallied in a [...]
It's not often a great idea is born inside of a 30-foot 1996 Winnebago that's cruising the California coastline. However, that's exactly where PlayHard GiveBack sprouted from. The 5-year-old company based in Ketchum, Idaho leverages the power of sports and the influence of athletes to make the world a better place. Its catalyst? Trail mix. Building homes for families in [...]
Long before there was Dottie Hinson and Marla Hooch in "A League of Their Own," there was Maybelle Blair, also known as "All the Way May." In fact, the legendary 1992 film was inspired by Blair and all those other amazing trailblazing women who played in the World War II era's All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which ran from 1943 [...]
New England Patriots defensive coordinator and future Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia has one of the most legendary beards in sports. Anyone who has looked at the Patriots' sideline in the last seven years has likely locked eyes with it at one point or another. The facial hair is more than just a way to keep warm during those [...]
As Cindy Kerr was losing her son, Ryan, to bone cancer, she started Ryan's Case for Smiles, an important non-profit that's now one of the Philadelphia Eagles' Care Partners. The foundation makes pillowcases and assembles coping bags for children affected by cancer. In fact, since its inception, almost 2 million beautiful pillowcases have been given to children in 363 hospitals [...]
Hector Picard doesn't have arms. Kerry Gruson cannot use her legs. Together, the two inspired each other to cross the finish line of Sunday's Miami Marathon and qualify for the 2019 Boston Marathon. The adaptive athletes covered the 26.2-mile course in 6 hours and 39 minutes. Picard, 51, an Ironman finisher who lost both of his arms after being electrocuted [...]
For those with autism, attending a sporting event can be extremely stressful. Between a roaring crowd, blaring music, fireworks and thousands of people walking around, the inherent overstimulation keeps many families from stepping inside large arenas to catch a live ballgame. However, thanks to one family's efforts, Cleveland Cavaliers fans who have autism can now get a break from the [...]
Glenn Hartrick could have never attached a racing bib to his chest again after he was struck by a car. The 36-year-old avid runner and triathlete from Jersey City, N.J. was training on his road bike in 2014 when a driver made an illegal U-turn and changed his life forever. A broken back, nine cracked ribs, two collapsed lungs, a [...]
With the Philadelphia Eagles playing on Minnesota Vikings territory in Super Bowl LII, it would easy for the Vikings faithful to give the Eagles and their fans a harsh welcome to town. Sure, there will be likely be some boos, but there's one fan who's organizing a movement to "turn the ultimate cheek." Jessica Brennan Leibrock launched a GoFundMe page [...]