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We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, when you think of youth baseball in 2015, try to consider it through a similar lens: “I

Dave Winfield

This isn’t just about the four years they spend with me. This is bigger than being their coach.

Dawn Staley

If you think you hate packing for a trip, imagine being me. Here’s the thing about being 7-foot-5 that people don’t think about: my...

Sim Bhullar

Who wouldn’t fall in love with diving headfirst down an icy track at 80 mph? My doctor thought I was stark raving mad when I told her I was moving to the Utah O

Seun Adebiyi

I have been the “Keeper of the Cup” for 27 years. It’s been my responsibility to accompany the Stanley Cup on its journey to some of the most remote parts of th

Philip Pritchard

How the Buccaneers linebacker eventually overcame poor high school grades to make it to the NFL.

Lavonte David

Former Chargers Shawne Merriman, Dan Fouts, Ladainian Tomlinson and Nick Hardwick rally to keep their team in San Diego.

Shawne Merriman

When I look back on my life and boxing career, one of the greatest nights of my life actually wasn’t even about me. It was about...

Evander Holyfield

Three-time World Series Champion Jeremy Affeldt explains why he's playing for much more than on-field accolades.

Jeremy Affeldt

You’ve probably accidentally called me Tyler. It’s O.K. I forgive you. When you come from a family with three brothers who are 7-feet-tall and have all played i

Cody Zeller

Our upbringing as two sibling future WNBA No. 1 Draft picks was about as unconventional as it gets.

Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike

It’s Movember, the international celebration of a symbol of strength, manliness, and sex appeal: The mustache.

Spencer Dinwiddie