ESPN Search

In Azerbaijan, Peace Corps volunteers and former athletes Todd and Sarah France left a legacy of working to widen athletic, cultural and educational opportunities for girls.

A year ago, Cordarrelle Patterson was transitioning from junior college to the University of Tennessee. Thursday, the wide receiver was selected in the first round in the NFL draft by the Vikings.

Marquise Goodwin's success in the long jump landed him in the Olympic Games last summer, but he's hoping the next uniform he dons is that of an NFL franchise.

Lauren Silberman aggravated a right quadriceps injury and her NFL tryout was over after just her second kickoff attempt. Neither kick traveled 20 yards.

College quarterbacks like Michigan's Denard Robinson often face a tough choice: switch to a new spot such as wide receiver or defensive back, or forget about the NFL.

To tweet or not to tweet? After the Manti Te'o drama, NFL teams have been keeping a watchful eye on the social media habits of their prospects.

Sam Gordon's football moves made her a YouTube sensation last year. Now, her "Sweet Feet" are taking her all the way to the Super Bowl.

By day, Max Starks is blocking defensive lineman as a Pittsburgh Steeler. By night, he's all dressed up and headed to the concert hall indulging a life-long love of live performances.

On Wednesday, Sam Gordon's family got a card from the NFL offering the 9-year-old phenom tickets to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Jets offensive lineman Austin Howard already plays the cello, and when his football days are over, he plans to tackle the piano.

For the Ravens' do-anything athlete James Ihedigbo, the key to success on and off the field has been a willingness to prepare for anything and never let up on the hard work.

While the NFL has made great strides to protect its players from head injuries, it must remain diligent in minimizing risks. Jane McManus says adding an independent neurologist to the sideline is a necessary next step.

From Victor Cruz to Swin Cash and Chris Kluwe, athletes haven't been shy with sharing and hearing others' political views this election season.

Despite his apology to NFL fans for using replacement officials, commissioner Roger Goodell's hubris -- and lack of credibility -- are on full display.

For some NFL players, hunting provides an escape from the pressures of the game. But for Rams tight end Matthew Mulligan, the outdoors is where he feels at home.

The NFL should be grateful Monday night's debacle is the worst development to come out of the replacement ref saga and find a way to get the regular officials back on the field before the NFL loses any more credibility.