Teen hoops player finds a way to forgive
Martin A. Khodabakhshian, 'E:60'How does a 15-year-old high school basketball player forgive his stepfather for stabbing him multiple times? Deejay Brown found a way.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Mealer brothers a lesson in courage
Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN.comMichigan offensive lineman Elliott Mealer lost his father and girlfriend in a car accident on Christmas Eve 2007, and injured himself trying to save his brother, Brock. Now the brothers turn to each other for support and inspiration.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009In Parkersburg, the game must go on
Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN.comJust weeks after coach Ed Thomas was shot and killed, residents of this small Iowa town still wonder how they will carry on. The answers lie in their faith, their families and friends -- and on the football field.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009Steelers fan's big wish came true
Ryan McGee, ESPN The MagazineDespite an emotional and physical struggle with cancer, Bob Zinski became so enveloped in his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers' march toward Super Bowl XVIII that he has been able to continue his fight against the disease.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009Prodigy Harper handles the pressure
David Picker, Special to ESPN.comThe legend of Bryce Harper has gotten so big that some fans attend his games expecting to see him launch the ball into orbit during every at-bat.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009Prep pipeline to the Super Bowl
Ben Houser, ESPNJust another high school all-star football game, or breeding ground for the next Super Bowl? The Big 33 Football Classic in Pennsylvania has a track record you won't believe.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009Study finds health hazards at rinks
ESPN.com news servicesIndoor ice arenas with poorly maintained ice-resurfacing machines and inadequate ventilation are creating potentially dangerous health hazards for players, coaches, fans and workers at rinks in several states around the country.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009The Meyer mantra: Keep on keepin' on
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineCancer and a car crash couldn't stop him from breaking Bobby Knight's career record for wins, so what's a little more surgery to Northern State's Don Meyer? He's still coaching and teaching.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009Flair still adores the attention
Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN.comHe's officially retired, but at age 60, Ric Flair is still making the rounds. He makes appearances. He signs autographs. And more than anything, he doesn't want you to forget him, writes ESPN.com's Elizabeth Merrill.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009Ex-Duke player lands White House job
David Picker, Special to ESPN.comFormer Duke basketball and football player Reggie Love was Barack Obama's "body man" on the campaign trail. Now he's heading to the White House to serve as a special assistant and aide to President Obama.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Twelve wins away: Don Meyer's hard road back from the brink
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineHe is their mentor, the most influential person in their lives. No wonder his players, coaches and family members were there for Don Meyer, the second-winningest men's basketball coach of all time, when he needed them most. Buster Olney explains.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008NOT QUITE WHAT YOU WERE THINKING
Dan Le BatardKimbo Slice is a very scary guy. He is also a thoughtful friend, loving dad and budding entrepreneur. As MMA's date with mainstream destiny nears, it's time to reappraise the ultimate YouTube legend.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Stockwell's story: 'Little Leg,' big heart and positive thinking
Wright Thompson, ESPN.comMelissa Stockwell came home from the war in Iraq without most of her left leg, but wait 'til you see her swim the butterfly in Beijing next month. Wright Thompson tells her story.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Book excerpt: Uncovering the pursuit of a champion athlete
Tom Farrey, ESPN The MagazineIn his book "Game On," Tom Farrey investigates one of the most compelling topics in sports today: the truth about the lives of child athletes, and the consequences of parents' attempts to get a winning edge.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Former Duke athlete now starting in the political arena
David Picker, Special to ESPN.comReggie Love is an ordinary man on an extraordinary journey. His name might not mean much to the public at large, but for Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, he means everything.
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