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.
In this story from April 1982, former collegiate and professional basketball star Otis Birdsong recalls how faith and a mother’s love saw him through a bad slump.
Figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton shares valuable life lessons he’s learned on and off the ice in his new book.
Before the Games begin, we’re highlighting eight men and women whose personal journeys to a potential place on the podium are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the beauty of the American dream.
Danielle Forte and her New York Jets husband Matt have teamed up to produce a fashion line based on Romans 8:28.
Learn more about Shalane Flanagan, the inspiring winner of the 2017 New York Women’s Marathon and the first American to win that event in 40 years.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who has hit more home runs in his rookie season than any player in history, relies on faith and family to help him remain humble.
Houston Texans football star J.J. Watt is continuing his fundraising efforts to help Houston rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.
The acclaimed ESPN reporter shares how important sports have been to her as she deals with cancer and how her faith and the support of friends, family and fans help to keep her positive and hopeful.
Three athletes who played Amazons in the superhero film reveal what they hope people can learn from Wonder Woman’s story.
Weighing in at nearly 400 at age 13, Purdue University’s Caleb Swanigan got off to a rough start, but his older brother made a call that changed his life.
Super Bowl commercials that will lift your spirit.
Here’s our tribute to Vin Scully, long-time play-by-play man for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who calls his final game on October 2, 2016.
