Mike Emrick’s Most Inspirational Sports Memories
Watch long-time New Jersey Devils announcer Mike Emrick talk about the most inspiring moments in his career!
Stories About Sports
Inspiring sports stories are about so much more than winning a game. The best sports stories highlight courage, teamwork, perseverance, and resilience. When undertaken with grace, humility, and skill, sports can be a source of uplift and joy.
The Perfect Game
By Peggy Lindsey8 min read
The grandmother of Oakland A’s pitcher, Dallas Braden, tells the inspiring story of her grandson’s perfect game.
Mike Emrick on Norman Vincent Peale
Hockey announcer talks about how the founder of positive thinking influenced his life.
Coaching from Heaven
By Ron Berler3 min read
College basketball coach Scott Lang inspired his team, off and on the court.
He Struggled with Addiction, Then Found Strength in His Hero
By Ken H.2 min read
A man struggling with alcoholism finds the motivation to change from his hero, NBA Hall of Famer Bob Cousy.
Faith, Love and Basketball
By Nan Wooden6 min read
John Wooden was arguably the greatest basketball coach of all time. He was pretty good at faith and family life too.
Can Leading a Double Life Be Inspiring?
By Ron Berler2 min read
Kent Koch thinks so. He’s the nation’s first active NCAA athlete to serve as a town mayor.
This Olympian is an Ultimate Survivor
By Rulon Gardner8 min read
No, I’m not indestructible. I don’t believe I have nine lives. But there was that moment in the water when I knew what I was meant to do. Fight to survive.
Teenage Athlete Crawls to Victory
By Ron Berler3 min read
Holland Reynolds, 16, was determined to win for her dying coach. Even if she had to cross the finish line on her hands and knees.
White Sox’s Buehrle Offers Hope—and Help
By Ron Berler2 min read
When a lost dog was found badly injured, this baseball player stepped up to the plate.
Tommy Herr: ‘You’re Always on God’s Team’
By Tommy Herr10 min read
When Tommy Herr was traded to another team, he felt like his career was over. God had another plan.
Keith Fitzhugh Turned Down the NFL
By Ron Berler2 min read
He said no to a possible Super Bowl to care for his parents… read his inspiring story to find out why.
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