NBA Star Gives Heartwarming Response to 9-Year-old's Letter Asking Why His Shoes Were Only for Boys
When a 9-year-old girl expressed her disappointment over the sizing options for Stephen Curry's shoes, he had the sweetest response.
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Olympic Heroes Join British Prime Minister for Hunger Talks
Britain's double Olympic gold hero Mo Farah on Sunday helped launch a hunger summit with other athletes aimed at tackling malnutrition worldwide, held at Prime Minister David Cameron's home.
WWE Star Makes Wish Come True for Young Fan With Heart Defect
Nick Santillo's rare heart defect has kept him in and out of hospitals since he was an infant. The eight-year-old, who was born with only half the chambers in his heart, had his wish granted this morning when the TODAY show arranged for him to meet his hero, WWE champion wrestler John Cena.
Life-changing Experience Bonds NFL Player and Healing Stranger
NFL player Rahim Moore, of the Denver Broncos heard about a Bronco fan who had the same uncommon type of serious illness Moore had faced. He showed up at the man's hospital bedside 30 minutes later.
Double Amputee First to Run at Olympics
25-yearold South African Oscar Pistorius will be competing in the London Olympics in his favorite event, the 400-meter relay, as the first amputee track athlete to compete at any games.
Zach Hodskins, One-handed Basketball Player, Gets Shot On College Team
Georgia teenager Zach Hodskins was told he'd never play college basketball, but now he's earned a spot on one of the nation's top teams, the University of Florida. The 17-year-old was born without the lower half of his left arm. He loves to flip stereotypes of his disability around.Read More
Basketball Pro Saved By an Angel
Portland Trail Blazers basketball star, Jermaine O'Neal has an angel...at least his mother thinks so. He was trapped in his car in a ditch after a truck slammed into him and left the scene in early December.
Gesture of Sportsmanship for Down's Syndrome Player in SC Football Playoff Game (Video)
While headlines swirl around a sports scandal of epic proportions on the college level, a high school football team quietly demonstrated the meaning of kindness during a championship game.
Legally Blind South Korean Sets Archery World Record at Olympics
South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun sees only blurred colors and lines when he peers toward the target about 76 yards away. It doesn't stop the legally blind Olympian from hitting the grapefruit-sized yellow center – again and again and again. Friday he set the first world record of the London Olympics.
Man Without Arms or Legs Swims Frigid Bering Strait
A French swimmer who lacks legs and arms has successfully swum the frigid waters separating Alaska and Russia with the aid of paddle-like prosthetics. Seeking to raise awareness of the abilities of handicapped people, Philippe Croizon, whose limbs were amputated after an accident at age 26, completed his dream of swimming between five continents.
Video: One-Legged Soccer Player Scores Incredible Goal Off Corner Kick
Third-year high school student Nico Calabria scored an amazing goal Wednesday for his varsity soccer team -- the scissor kick was especially impressive because Nico was born with only one leg. When he was only 13, he became the first person with one leg ever to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro raising more than $100,000 for a charity providing wheelchairs in Africa.
Baseball Star Moved to Give Shirt off his Back to Terminally Ill Fan (WATCH)
After a three-year battle with cancer, Joshua Jones may be in his final days. A group of family and friends pooled their money to buy four front-row seats so he could see his beloved Dodgers one last time. Dodger player Matt Kemp had promised to sign an autograph after the game, but instead was moved to do more, including giving the shirt off his back -- and his shoes.
Four Million-dollar Donations From Center Court for Tornado Relief
A 'hail mary' pass from professional basketball arenas to the Oklahoma tornado victims has resulted in four million-dollar donations, beginning with Kevin Durant, a player with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who donated $1 million to Red Cross relief efforts through his foundation.
Athelete's Generous Gesture to Grieving Family
The quarterback for the NFL Minnesota Vikings, Christian Ponder, and his wife were in the right place at the right time recently to help a family coping with tragedy.
Firefighters Welcome Gang Members
In a neighborhood full of gang activity, where bullets sometimes fly, Fire Station No. 68 serves the community of central Los Angeles, instead of keeping a low profile. The Fire Department has opened its doors to the community.
Women's Basketball Team First Ever to Go Undefeated (40-0) and Win NCAA Title
The Baylor University Lady Bears left no doubt last night who reigns as the best team in the country. In fact, they're perfect. A dominating victory over Notre Dame (80-61) in the NCAA women's basketball championship on Tuesday night, capped a 40-0 season for the Waco, Texas team.
20 Reasons Why People Are Seriously Amazing: BuzzFeed Video Clips
Buzzfeed threw together some tiny video clips of people doing amazing things, like turning one's morning toast-making experience into sublime artistic expression, and waterskiing on one's hands.
College Athletes Hand the Football to Boy With Cancer
To the Nebraska college football team and fans, this play was truly one of your finest moments the school has ever seen. Little Jack Hoffman, who has cancer, led a very special Husker play into the end zone with the ball.
High School Track Coach Reports Error That Leads To Loss Of State Title
Coach Derek Herber had gone into the record books for having steered his boys track and field team to a second consecutive Division 2 outdoor championship, in his final season as coach. But when Herber checked the details of the scoring later that night he found that something didn't add up. He had uncovered an error.
Super Bowl: Peyton Manning Signing was Denver Broncos' Gamble that Paid Off Big
The Broncos' decision to sign Manning in March 2012 — after he'd had four surgeries on his neck, missed the entire 2011 season and was released by the Indianapolis Colts — has paid off handsomely. They earned a spot in the final game of the season and a chance to win the Super Bowl trophy.
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