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Josie Loren stands on the winner's podium at the Gymnastics World Championships. Music blares, bouquets are handed out, and medals are awarded. All eyes are on her and her teammates. It's a moment elite gymnasts dream of. But it's not real. It'...

"Everyone has a different timetable, some kids are ready physically and mentally to go out and endure the rigors of minor league baseball. It's a totally different lifestyle, and not everyone is ready for that." Those are the words of an American ...

While many of us will spend the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend practicing for games, playing in tournaments or rooting for our favorite teams on TV, it's also the time to remember King's legacy and reflect on the work that still needs to be done. ...

Before he led the Broncos to a stunning win over the Steelers in the playoffs and before he set records on Twitter, several high school volleyball players were already suffering from Tim Tebow Mania. "He's an amazing player, and he is humble at th...

Related: Quicks Shots Day 1 | Quick Shots Day 2 Here are Day 3 notes from the 22nd Annual Torrey Pines Holiday Classic in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 27-30. SAN DIEGO -- In San Diego County, the Lincoln (San Diego) boys' basketball team is much lik...

Who knew they were destined for greatness? Jordyn Wieber, Tamika Catchings, Christina McHale and other star athletes dip into their photo albums and share shots from Christmases past. Click here to see the gallery on espnW....

This story originally appeared in the winter issue of ESPNHS Girl magazine. Click here to subscribe. 'Tis the season for hot cocoa, cute puffers - and lackluster hair and scaly skin. We heart winter ... but not the beauty dilemmas that come with it...

Question: What sets you apart from the other contestants? Elizabeth Coakley focused. She was allowed 20 seconds for an answer, but only a moment to decide how to answer. No pressure, either. It was only the Miss Virginia Teen USA pageant. Shoul...

After a grueling 161 days of countless meetings, finger-pointing and accusations which at times got nasty, NBA owners and players ratified a new collective bargaining agreement last Thursday. The ratified deal ended a work stoppage that was on pubic ...

No need to write Santa this year. We've already created a dream holiday wish list for you and your teammates. 1. Holdy Locks: Keep your unwieldy strands in place with the Moving Comfort Lucky Headband. Wear the reversible, stay-dry stretchy band...

Khadeen Carrington, a sophomore shooting guard at Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn, N.Y.) escaped the littered streets of New York City for a bit of Southern Hospitality in Atlanta, Ga. this Thanksgiving weekend for the Big Apple vs. Big Peach Battle. The h...

Robina Jalali's dreams were much like the dreams of many other young girls. She wanted to go to school and learn. She wanted to be outside running around and playing sports with friends. But Jalali grew up in the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, wh...

Even if you're officially too cool to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, you're bound to find yourself in the middle of an onslaught of sweet and festive treats this weekend. Between class parties, bake sales and seasonal specials, getting a taste fo...

Imagine gathering your teammates, dressing up for Halloween and making this spooky holiday special - and safe - for kids in your neighborhood. That's exactly what Adriana Morrone, a volleyball and softball player at Holy Cross (Waterbury, Conn.), ...

Sometimes it takes a kid to find a special way of turning a personal tragedy into an inspirational message. That's certainly the way it is when it comes to Winter Vinecki. The 12-year-old athlete extraordinaire - a champion triathlete as well as a...

Lisa Spangler was 7 years old when she found out how much fun it can be to tackle someone. She was playing flag football and accidentally knocked down an opposing player while reaching for the flag. During the car ride home, she told her dad that ...