Simone Biles Just Became First Gymnast to Land Double-Double Dismount-and She Absolutely Nailed It
Not only was Biles the first gymast to ever attempt the maneuver, she nailed the jaw-dromming maneuver with flourish.
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30 Baseball Stars Nominated for Giving Back in 2010 Roberto Clemente Awards
The Roberto Clemente award recognizes professional baseball players who exemplify sportsmanship, a commitment to community and the value of helping others.
Man Doggedly Completes Half-Marathon on His Balcony for Charity Following COVID-19 Shutdown
After months of training for a London half-marathon only to have the event cancelled due to coronavirus, Sam Hustler simply ran 13 miles on his balcony.
Sabrina Ionescu Makes Basketball History-Just Hours After Speaking at the Funeral of Her Mentor Kobe Bryant
Earlier this week, Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu became the first college player to score 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in a career.
American Woman Just Became First Paralyzed Veteran to Complete a Marathon Using a Robotic Exoskeleton
Retired Army Sergeant Theresa Vereline became the first paralyzed American to finish the NYC marathon, and first veteran to complete it with an exoskeleton.
Uphill Battle With Cancer Leads Man to Climb Tallest Peaks-with One Lung
After beating cancer twice as a boy, climbing the world's tallest peaks with one lung required a lot of hope-now he gives it to others as he guides them upward.
High School Football Team Swoops in After Derecho Leaves Paralyzed Man's Yard in Chaos - WATCH
The Roosevelt High School football team in Des Moines, Iowa came to the rescue, after paralyzed man's yard is destroyed by storm.
Virtual Tour De France Allows Elite Women Cyclists to Compete in Famous Race, Before 2022 Start Line - WATCH
A virtual stationary-bike version of the Tour de France allows women to compete in the race for the first time, ahead of a real-world women's Tour in 2022.
Watch Insanely Talented Girl Performing Mind-Blowing Basketball Stunts at Just 12 Years Old
Karolina Ramirez has been playing with basketballs since she was 4—and now at age 12, she can perform amazing tricks that astound her friends.
Simple Injection Could Be the Cure for Wrestlers and Athletes Suffering From 'Cauliflower Ear'
A team of researchers has managed to bioprint normal-looking tissue for mice with deformed ears-a treatment could work for humans with cauliflower ears.
Michael Jordan and His Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million to Black Communities
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand is donating $100 million to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial and educational equality for black communities.
Former NFL Player's Tweet Mobilizes Residents to Clean Up Phoenix After Protests
Former NFL player Marquette King is being praised for helping heal a wounded community, after his tweet galvanized volunteers to clean up Phoenix.
15-Year-old Girl Hailed as 'Lionhearted' Hero for Cycling 750 Miles With Injured Father on the Bike
Since Jyoti Kumari's incredible feat has launched her into the national limelight, she has since been invited to try out for the country's cycling team.
11-Year-old Skateboarder Makes History From Quarantine By Landing World's First 1080-Degree Turn
Twenty years after Tony Hawk became the first person to land a 900-degree turn, Gui Khury has become the first person to land a 1080-degree turn.
He Let Homeless Stay in Building for Winter, Now Installs Showers, Sends Hot Meals
Gary Neville, the UK footballer who welcomed 30 homeless men to stay in a landmark building he owns, took 2 more giant steps to make their winter stay hospitable.
High School Athlete Rejects Disabled Label, Excels in 3 Sports, Inspires All
Encouraged by his parents, despite having only one hand, Riley Quinn plays on all the athletic teams in his California high school and excels in all of them, as well as his academic subjects. Watch this video for inspiration.
Hi-Tech Mouthguard Flags Concussion to Protect Athlete's Brain
This mouthguard measures the force of hits to the athletes' heads, letting coaches know immediately if a player needs medical care for a concussion.
Color-Changing Inks Can Be Printed onto Clothing to Warn the Wearer About Potential Health Issues
These new biomaterial-based inks from Tufts University can be printed onto clothing so they can change color based on the wearer's safety.
One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars
High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it with the use of only one arm. His parents have seen that determination show up in all areas of his life. (w/ Video)
Greek Athlete Carries Disabled Woman Up Mount Olympus, Fulfilling Her Lifelong Dream
Marios Giannakou took his friend Eleftheria Tosiou up Mount Olympus in a specially modified backpack to help her reach her dream.
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