If you could toss TED Talk, ESPN, and Upworthy in a blender, Purpose2Play Summit: Talking Triumph is what you would get -- rich nutrition for the soul! We dove under the surface hype with some of the country’s most inspiring athletes and heroes in sports; those who truly win for all the right reasons. This half-day celebration offered inspiration and [...]
By Kim Constantinesco For the last year, we've published numerous pieces on the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), a gym and a safe haven for adaptive athletes, started by former NFL linebacker David Vobora. With its contagious energy, it has truly become one of our favorite places to visit. For military veterans who have lost limbs in combat or for [...]
Patrick Zamarripa, 32, was one of the five police officer killed in downtown Dallas. Before the father of two joined the force, he served three tours in Iraq. He was also a huge Texas Ranger fan. After finding out that Zamarripa was killed in the ambush, Rangers' third baseman and outfielder Joey Gallo posted a story on Instagram about his [...]
Sarah Piampiano gets ready for the water. Photo: Roka Sports/Instagram April was filled with a little bit of everything: Triathlons, powerlifting, mixed martial arts, and a very personal essay on passion in women's sports. Our top five stories from April, as measured by hits: 5. David Ortiz's 15-Year-Old Daughter Surprised Her Dad By Singing The National Anthem At [...]
The Surratt Family. Photo courtesy of Randi Sue Surratt By Kim Constantinesco As a society, we like to throw labels on children. "He's got ADHD. She's hyper-active. That boy has impulse-control problems." Go to any elementary school or middle school, or even a daycare, and you'll hear those words thrown around on a daily basis. They stick [...]
Photo courtesy of Lauren Sesselmann March was full of good sports narratives spanning all ages. From the two fifth-grade journalists who will be helping us cover the AT&T Byron Nelson this year to a 98-year-old skier still ripping down the slopes, there are no limits when it comes to drive and spirit. Here are our top five from [...]
Mia and Salomon interview Steven Bowditch. Photo by Patti Putnicki By Patti Putnicki At the AT&T Byron Nelson press kickoff on March 17th, 2016, Salomon Navarette and Mia Williams boldly approached reigning tournament champ, Steven Bowditch, for an exclusive, two-on-one interview. They were poised, prepared, and ready with engaging questions. They furiously scribbled their notes, careful not [...]
Ryan Gambrell promoting triathlons. Photo: @rgambrell/Twitter It was a short but sweet month for us when it came to the sports stories that captivate the heart and the mind. Here's a look at our top five stories for February: 5. Katie Leimkuehler Filming Documentary On Paul Leimkuehler, The "Grandfather of Handicap Skiing" Even though Katie Leimkuehler’s grandfather, Paul [...]
Hector Picard showing us how he swims What a year 2015 was for us, but most importantly, for the athletes that we've featured. We're honored to bring you this list of our top 15 stories for the year based on pageviews. Thank you, athletes, and thank you, readers. You make Purpose2Play spin, and we wish you the [...]
Photo courtesy of Michael Smith By Kim Constantinesco Once a solider, always a solider. In the heat of battle, Army Sergeant First Class Michael Smith will find a way to prevail. Even though the 36-year-old Texas native is missing an arm, he doesn't turn down a challenge. Any challenge. "If you wanted to have a hand clapping competition, [...]