Miami Heat basketball star, Dwyane Wade, who is the leading NBA scorer, heard the plight of a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down her home—and ruined all the family's possessions... So he helped the family move into a new home, just in time for Christmas, giving Dawn Smith the keys to a new house on Wednesday,
Less than one year after being blinded by an explosion in Afghanistan, U.S. swimmer Bradley Snyder has won a gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle at the 2012 Paralympics. His fast time would have put Snyder in first place in one of the early men's 100m freestyle heats at the London Olympics.
Both NFL football teams in Missouri swooped into Joplin last week, lifting spirits and clearing clogged yards and roads. The Kansas City Chiefs had invited fans to donate supplies and water and cash, and the club was stunned at the outpouring it saw from the community, loading six semis of water (187,490 bottles, by their count) and relief supplies, along with $35,000 from the club and $21,000 of private donations.
Rookie pitcher Brandon Finnegan of the Kansas City Royals makes a fan's day by giving him tickets to a postseason game, just because he asked.
Tony Ciabattoni purchased 12 acres of land with their life savings to build a public golf course in Colombia, where there are only two private courses in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million people.
Afghanistan defeated Russia 5-4 in the final of the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne on Sunday. The Homeless World Cup is an international football tournament supporting grass roots football programs in more than 60 nations engaging 30,000 players who are homeless all year round.
Goodwill messages from the men and women of the UK Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan were delivered to the England World Cup Squad in South Africa last week. The players have been watching the DVD compiled by troops with a mix of appreciation, humility and awe. "Looking at their surroundings makes me realize how lucky […]
German football clubs and players are standing up for refugees and urging their fans to join in a team effort across the country.
Swimming is a hard sport but 17-year-old Christina Lang makes it look easy–even with one leg.
Ball State University freshman Lem Turner has one chance to hit a half-court basketball shot and score $11,000 in free tuition... His reaction is priceless.
On her first attempt at the grueling 2700-mi Tour Divide race, Lael Wilcox crushed it, beating most of the men and setting a new record for women in 17 days.
18-year-old US swimmer Katie Ledecky swept all individual freestyle events at the 2015 FINA World Championships, an unprecedented feat by man or woman.
Recent Stories
The Broken Bicycle: A Short Moral Story
The Tortoise's Tears: A Short Moral Story
Tokyo's Restaurant of Mistaken Orders Employs Dementia Waiters for Unexpected Meals
Man Who Vanished Nearly 30 years ago Found Alive Under Neighbour's Cellar
Man Who Won $1,300,000,000 Lottery Jackpot Sued by Family After Breaking Promise to Share Winnings
Derinkuyu, Turkey's Underground City of 20,000 People
The Monster Waves at Nazare, Portugal
The Inspiring Journey of Amber Rachdi, From 'My 600-Lb Life' to Instagram Influencer
Iceland Unveils the Largest Carbon Removal Facility on Earth
Playa de Las Teresitas: A Famous European Fake Beach Made From Sahara Desert Sand
"4 Children for Sale": The Tragic Story Of the Siblings Sold In Iconic 1948 Photo
A Tale Of Two Hands: A Starving Boy and a Missionary in Uganda