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.
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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
Texas Rangers Draft Paralyzed Baseball Player
Georgia outfielder Johnathan Taylor, who was paralyzed after colliding with a teammate in March, was drafted by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in the 33rd round of the MLB Draft. "The kid, he's obviously going through a tough time, and this was a way to let him know that people are thinking about him... He deserved to be drafted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia To Allow Women's Sports Clubs
Saudi Arabia is to license women's sports clubs for the first time, al-Watan daily reported, in a major step for an ultra-religious country where clerics have warned against female exercise.
U.S. Olympic Swim Team Shows Off Dancing Skills in Spoof Video
A light-hearted, spoof video filmed by the team during the run-up to the London Olympic games has gone viral on the internet with more than three million viewers clicking to watch top names such as Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin dancing and lip-syncing to hit Call me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.
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