High School Senior Walks At Graduation Ceremony Three Years After Being Paralyzed
A video of a high school graduate walking at high school graduation several years after being paralyzed by a football injury is going viral
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 9, 2021
Massachusetts Special Olympics athlete surprised with entry into US games
A Special Olympics athlete from Massachusetts is getting a new chance to showcase her talent at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Joseph Shavit
Jun 5, 2021
Calm App Supports Naomi Osaka With Donation, Offers To Pay Fines In 2021
This is bigger than any individual player," the meditation and relaxation app wrote on Twitter.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 3, 2021
Justin Thomas Donates Money to Fellow Golfer So That He Can Continue His Golf Dream
Golfer Justin Thomas recently pulled off a 100% pure class move to financially help rookie golfer Mike Visacki.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2021
Meet the first deaf player to sign a Division 1 basketball scholarship in Mississippi
Alexis Roberts first deaf player to sign Division 1 basketball scholarship in Mississippi
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021
Mickelson and Brady team up again for charity golf match in support of COVID-19 relief
He has already referred to it as a match between the “old guys” and the “young bucks” – and he could not be more accurate.
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
Mecole Hardman edges out Henry Ruggs and other NFL speedsters in charity race
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs improved on his 40-yard dash time from last year’s scouting combine. It still wasn't enough to earn a win
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2021
Steph Curry Becomes Oldest To Win NBA Scoring Title Since Michael Jordan
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has officially been crowned the NBA scoring title for the 2020-21 season.
Joseph Shavit
May 13, 2021
At age 15, this California golfer started a golf club business with $100 and a dream
Many kids have aspirations of becoming successful entrepreneurs, but not all put their money where their mouth is.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2021
Lionel Messi's record-setting soccer cleats to be auctioned
Ace footballer Lionel Messi has donated his adidas record goal scoring cleats to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 17, 2021
Draft-a-Thon fundraiser to return for 2021 NFL Draft
The NFL announced today that the 2021 NFL Draft will again host Draft-a-Thon, a fundraiser that drives awareness and action
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2021
Loyola Chicago's 101-year-old chaplain, Sister Jean, cleared to attend NCAA tourney
Loyola Chicago announced Tuesday that Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the 101-year-old chaplain for the school's men's basketball team
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2021
FDA Authorizes Novel Device to Help Protect Athletes’ Brains During Head Impacts
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of a new device intended to be worn around the neck of athletes aged 13 yr
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2021
Missed the game-winning three pointer? Bulk up with breakfast
Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may join them.
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