"New Moon" headlines holiday movies

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Badminton gaining popularity

Of the seven sports currently under consideration for NCAA championship status, badminton is the most popular at the high school level. Will the backyard sport make the transition to big-time athletics?

The NZU19 scrum during the New Zealand U19 rugby training session at East Coast Bays Rugby Club, Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 23 March 2007

Poe is Maryland's first All-American

119 years before Aaron Maybin was named All-American, Maryland had its first All-American -- Edgar Allen Poe

Debate over national high school championships rages on

The debate over a true national high school basketball and football champion has been raging for 30 years. The arguments on both sides and the future of these events are still as murky as ever, writes Matt Winklejohn.

Xavier looks to capture national championship, again

A stinging defeat in last year's national championship game motivates New York City's Xavier High rugby team, writes ESPNHS reporter Dylan Kitts.

Reynaldo Ryboul, Greg Voigt, Seamus Kelly, Sean Carley, Mike Juszcak of Xavier's rugby team. C

Seamus gives the pitch for rugby

ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. Today we catch up with rugby player Seamus Kelly.

One game, but memories for a lifetime

In 1999, Central Bucks West beat Cathedral Prep for a state title in Pennsylvania. From the win streak that was on the line to the dueling documentaries that season, the game has become the embodiment of the state championships.

RISE Football Players of the Week

Chris Whaley, an impressive 6-3, 225-pound running back prospect who has committed to the University of Texas, has been chosen as the fifth ESPN RISE National Football Player of the Week.

ESPN RISE High Five archive

Want to know more about the athletes we've featured on ESPNRISE.com and in ESPN RISE Magazine? Check out our High Five archive.