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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.

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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.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 May 33 Views

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, […]

By Jeanne Goddard

19 January 39 Views

Tallest Man Gets Life-Changing Size 24 Custom Shoes from Reebok

On Thursday, America's tallest man received what could be a life-changing gift: several pairs of custom-made sneakers, molded specifically for his size-24 10E feet. The shoes, which took five months to make, reportedly cost $25,000, were designed, produced and delivered by Reebok, which covered the whole bill.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 October 33 Views

NBA Owners, Players Reach Tentative Deal

After nearly two years of bickering, NBA players and owners are back on the same side. The sides reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee triple-header Dec. 25.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 November 38 Views

Teen Hits Full-Court Shot Twice in 2 Tries

A 13-year-old boy, Easton Gamoke, scored a full-court shot for his Minnesota basketball team in the last second of the game, bringing his team to victory last weekend. Not only that, he recreated it the next day on his first try.

By Roy Baker

16 January 32 Views

Football Star Spending the Lockout As a Substitute Teacher

What does an NFL player do during months of forced lockout and unending labor disputes with football team owners? Some athletes are spending the time working out with teammates, but Denver safety David Bruton has set himself on a different path — he's spending the lockout as a substitute teacher at his old high school in Ohio, teaching social studies.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 May 36 Views
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