World War II veteran and age-group world record holder runner Orville Rogers celebrated his 100th birthday precisely the way he wanted to: By running in a 100-mile relay around White Rock Lake in Dallas in late November with beloved family and friends. Each person in the group wore a blue t-shirt with Rogers' face on it, and took on a [...]
For most of us, golf season is winding down. But, for the AT&T Byron Nelson staff and volunteers, it’s go time—as they prep this Texas tour-de-force for one of the biggest changes the event has seen in decades. Next year’s Nelson will be held at Trinity Forest Golf Course on May 14-20, 2018. It’s a new course, with a very [...]
Maurice Hooker vs Cristobal Cruz in Tijuana. Photo c/o Stacey Verbeek Maurice "Mighty Mo" Hooker is currently an undefeated junior welterweight who is ranked No. 2 by the World Boxing Organization and No. 4 by the International Boxing Federation. The 27-year-old from Dallas trains out of the Maple Avenue Boxing Gym, where he has been coached outside of [...]
Perhaps the most impressive part of the AT&T Byron Nelson is the fact that the kids from Momentous Institute, the tournament beneficiary, are involved in every aspect of the event. Not as “poster children,” but active participants, doing everything from greeting to caddying to marshaling, to performing at the opening ceremony. Their joy is contagious, in the very best kind [...]
Joey and Anya Anders. Photo courtesy of Joey Anders By Patti Putnicki Editor's note: Because Purpose2Play has been telling the stories of athletes, coaches, and fans for more than three years, we figure it's about time to catch up with some of them to find out where they are now. As you'll see, they're still inspiring others [...]
Our top stories from the first month of 2017 dipped into the world of golf, mountain biking, and skiing to name a few. Take a look at the list and notice that a sports reporter, not an athlete, actually grabbed the No. 1 spot. 5. Willpower Is The Key According To The First Person With Dwarfism To Complete An Ironman [...]
Madden rolling up his sleeves and getting to work on set. Photo courtesy of Ted Madden By Kim Constantinesco Former sports reporter Ted Madden spent years covering the likes of Tony Romo, Dirk Nowitzki, and Josh Hamilton for Dallas' ABC affiliate, WFAA. However, according to Madden, being showered with champagne in the locker room when the Mavericks [...]
Photo by Dianne M Webster By Kim Constantinesco There's no easy way to receive and endure adversity. Most of the time, we can't prepare ourselves for it. Our culture tells us to ignore it, bat it away, and look to brighter days. But, what if there's no other option but to sit in its powerful path? That [...]
Photo courtesy of Corey Lundberg By Patti Putnicki Anyone who has played the sport knows the truth: golf is a wicked-hard game that’s as much shot choice, mental focus and course strategy as it is about the physical swing. Mastering such a complex sport is challenging enough for adults. But, how do you effectively coach talented, young [...]
Photo courtesy of Becky Wade Kim Constantinesco Sure, running will leave you speechless. But, running around the world? That will spark your voice and turn you into a storyteller. Becky Wade, 27, knows a thing or two about accumulating miles. She's a professional long distance runner and a former All-American, who in her marathon debut, became the [...]