FAST BREAKS
U.S. Paralympians will now be paid the same as Olympians for medaling
There may be noticeable physical differences between Paralympians and Olympians, but without question, there's no disparity when it comes to drive and competitive spirit. Now, they'll be compensated accordingly, too. [...]
Steve-O celebrates a decade of sobriety by doing a triathlon
Remember the days when Steve "Steve-O" Glover from MTV's Jackass put fish hooks in his chest to turn himself into shark bait, or when he stepped into a pool full of [...]
Boy with cystic fibrosis becomes Von Miller for a day
No one can really fill Von Miller's shoes, but a 12-year-old boy named TJ sure played the part of the NFL superstar and Super Bowl 50 MVP nicely. TJ, who [...]
THE BIG PLAY
Meet Tricia Downing, the first female paraplegic to conquer an Iron distance triathlon
Tricia Downing was right in the thick of things at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She wasn't an athlete eyeing a medal at the time, but she played an [...]
Homeless teen with football dreams gets a boost from one of NYC’s finest
As Patrick Sanchez, 19, was sleeping on a cold New Jersey football field each night, he didn't have much in his possession except a bag and a deeply-seeded belief that [...]
Dyslexia was Jared Blank’s ‘superpower’ in World Marathon Challenge
Jared Blank harnessed his strong legs, his robust lungs and his diagnosis of dyslexia to successfully complete the World Marathon Challenge, an epic 7-day trip around the world that gives [...]
JOCKS GIVING BACK
Dallas Marathon: High school girl helps winner to the finish line after she collapses
There's nothing like the finish line of a marathon to reveal the beauty of the human spirit. Look no further than what occurred at the tape of Sunday's BMW Dallas [...]
Chris Long and a disabled veteran are partnering to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has been making headlines all season, not just for his play on the field, but for his work off of it. In October, we [...]
The time a teen with a neurological disorder met Danica Patrick
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick announced Friday that she will be retiring from full-time racing in 2018, with the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 being her final two races. With [...]
Kyrie Irving gives jersey, shoes to U.S. soldiers after win in Brooklyn
Veterans Day may be over, but Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving knows military appreciation is important year-round. That's why following his team's 109-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Irving peeled [...]
Two hurricanes can’t stop New York City Marathon runner
Come Sunday, more than 51,000 runners from across the globe will gather in New York for the 47th annual TCS New York City Marathon. The race has come a long [...]