76ers Surprise Autistic Boy With Replacement Basketball Hoop
When the Philadelphia 76ers heard the news story on TV about an autistic boy in Mt. Airy who had his basketball hoop stolen, they sprang into action to replace the hoop, and more.
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Football Pro Steps in as Prom Date for Girl Suffering From Spina Bifida
Generally, you wouldn't want to hear that an NFL player went out on date with an eighth-grader. But that's not the case with this story out of Morgantown, W.Va. That's where Chicago Bears rookie J.T. Thomas stepped in and took the girl, who suffers from spina bifida, to her prom.
'Greatest' American Hockey Player Calls it a Career
The highest-scoring American-born player in National Hockey League history officially bid adieu to the game on Friday. In a tearful speech, Mike Modano announced his retirement having scored 1,374 points, as the all-time goal-scoring and points leader of all American-born players.
Stray Dog Joined Thousand Mile Cycling Race, is Adopted at the Finish Line
A stray dog has run alongside cyclists on their 1000-mile journey across China after a rider gave him some food. He ran alongside them for 24 days, covering up to 37 miles a day. Remarkably, the dog was indefatigable throughout the rest of the adventure and climbed over 10 mountains along the route.
Major League Baseball Player Thrills Child in the Stands who has Autism
Last week, Kansas City Royals baseball player Jeff Francoeur took time out from batting practice to say hello to an excited young fan -- a child with autism. According to a heartwarming thank-you note from the child's mother, Francouer signed the 7-year-old boy's hat, chatted with him, and posed for a picture. This isn't the first time that he has won admiration from fans for his quirky good deeds.
Runner Without a Country to Compete at Olympics
A fearful refugee, Guor Marial ran for his life to escape a Sudanese child labour camp. Now he will get to run at the Olympics after winning an appeal to the International Olympic Committee. The 28-year-old marathoner was cleared by the IOC to compete at the London Games under the Olympic flag.
Olympic Runner Rises Out of Poverty
World champion Lolo Jones will be making news this weekend, showing off her speed and fighting spirit as she makes her third attempt to qualify for Team USA with the ultimate goal of winning gold at the 2012 London Games to make her mom proud of the champion she created. I always wanted to use track as a way to get out of poverty, she says.
12-Year-old Boys Save Drowning Fisherman in New Zealand
It was hope in the form of a 12-year-old boy that saved Vincent Shao from sinking beneath the waves and drowning at Waihi Beach on Saturday. I thought I was going to die, the 32-year-old Auckland resident said after he lost his footing in waist-deep water while checking crab pots, and succumbed to a rip current.
Tiny Gulf Coast School Beats Powerhouse Georgetown in a Cinderella Story to Top All Others
Harvard pulled off a huge upset to start college basketball's March Madness, but all eyes have turned southward to a little school with a lot of confidence: No. 15-seed Florida Gulf Coast is in the midst of what could be the greatest Cinderella story in NCAA tournament history. In just their second year of postseason eligibility, the FGCU Eagles are headed to the Sweet Sixteen, having defeated No. 2-seed Georgetown and No. 7-seed San Diego.
Registration Surges for Sunday's Vancouver Race After Boston Blasts
Registration has surged for the annual race since Monday and participants are being encouraged to honor the victims of the explosions by wearing the Boston Marathon colors of yellow and blue.
SF Giants Pitcher Returns $500,000 After Noticing Mistake in Contract
Jeremy Affeldt makes $6 million a year pitching for the San Francisco Giants, but he gave a half-million back after a clerical error was discovered, despite already receiving the money back in 2010. Affeldt got three opinions saying the contract was ironclad and he could keep the extra $500,000, but realized he couldn't keep it and still sleep well knowing it was wrong.
Rival High School Fans Help Tornado-Shattered Team Before Big Game
A touching story unfolded Saturday as one Illinois high school football team and its fans help their rivals for the State championship after the town of Washington was devastated by a tornado.
High School Football Coach Loans Quarterback to the Opposing Team
When a Brandon, Mississippi high school football team lost their quarterback to injury during a game, the opponents' coach offered up one of his own quarterbacks, demonstrating sportsmanship to all.
Ohio State Football Team Acts as Loving Family to Boys With Incurable Illness
Two brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have formed a special relationship with the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, one that resembles a loving family. Jacob Jarvis, 14, and his younger brother Noah Studebaker, 7, each have the disease, the most common fatal childhood genetic disorder. The siblings have been friends of the Ohio State coach, […]
Capitals Rally Around 6-year-old Fan Injured in Sledding Crash
The Washington DC pro hockey team is rallying around a young fan who was critically injured in a sledding accident.
95-Year-old Smashes 200m World Record: 'Bodies Can be Rebuilt at Any Age'
A 95-year-old retired dentist has set a new world record for his age group in the 200 meter indoor sprint, knocking a massive 2.4 seconds off the previous record. But he's only been running for a few years. Bodybuilding and never retiring, says Charles Eugster, are the secrets to his success.
Wichita State Welcomes Opponent's Lone Cheerleader to Join Them
When their opponents for a basketball tournament showed up with just one cheerleader, the Wichita State squad invited her to join them on center court for cheers.
What This Boy Did For Sick Girl At Hockey Game Has Everyone Cheering
When a seven-year-old girl left chemotherapy for a Winnipeg Jets hockey game, she couldn't have known how a whole city was about to rally around her, particularly a generous boy named Keaton.
Ronaldo Scores Big for Kids in Nepal and Japan
Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo may play as a forward on the field, but when it comes to kids, he's an all-star defender.
While Injured, Baseball Star Works For Kids Who Stutter Like He Once Did
Houston Astros' player George Springer is using his down time wisely, helping kids at a camp cope with stuttering, like he once did.
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