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fromQNS
1 week ago

Queens roots run deep for 2025 MLB draft pick Joe Ariola - QNS

Joe Ariola, a 21-year-old left-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2025 MLB Draft and signed a contract subsequently.
fromYahoo Sports
2 weeks ago

The University of Wisconsin hasn't had baseball since 1991, but an ex-Badger just got drafted into MLB

Daniel Wright, a former Wisconsin athlete, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox despite the absence of a baseball program at the university since 1991.
fromsportslens.com
1 month ago

Washington State's Cedric Coward is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 draft class

Cedric Coward's rise from Division III to potential lottery pick status in the NBA draft highlights the varied paths athletes take to success.
Washington Wizards
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
1 month ago

The Battle For Professional Volleyball Has Officially Begun | Defector

Megan Courtney-Lush returned to professional volleyball after initially planning to retire, illustrating opportunities arising in women's sports.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Why Vasiliy Lomachenko was different from the rest

Lomachenko leaves the sport as a three-division world champion with an 18-3 record, defying the trend of fighters mainly focusing on preserving their undefeated status.
MMA
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Canada's Promise David attracting attention with Belgian soccer champs before transfer window | CBC Sports

fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
New York Mets

EXCLUSIVE | Red Bulls goalkeeper AJ Marcucci staying within self ahead of MLS debut 5 years in making | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Canada's Promise David attracting attention with Belgian soccer champs before transfer window | CBC Sports

fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
New York Mets

EXCLUSIVE | Red Bulls goalkeeper AJ Marcucci staying within self ahead of MLS debut 5 years in making | amNewYork

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fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

'Not looking at what the finish line can bring me' - Lachlan Morton embraces the journey, not the race, as he brings a new perspective to Unbound Gravel in 2025

“I guess, the increasing importance of this race amongst the elite category, sort of all over the world, definitely increases the stress around it. For a lot of the elite riders it can be a make-or-break kind of weekend.”
Bicycling
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Bucs rookie Desmond Watson embracing journey, being the heaviest player in NFL history

Desmond Watson, at 449 pounds, is the heaviest player in NFL history, embodying resilience and positivity despite his unique circumstances.
fromRaptors Republic
2 months ago

A.J. Lawson Finds a Home in Familiar Place

A.J. Lawson's journey exemplifies resilience, transitioning from undrafted to securing a spot with the Toronto Raptors after several challenges in professional basketball.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

'Others called it quits, I carried on' - Paul Double on the resilient road from 'getting head kicked in' as a U23 to a Giro d'Italia debut at 28

"I definitely didn't always think a Grand Tour debut was going to happen. I took it step by step, and it has seemed the logical move to make it in the last year - I didn't end up coming in 2024, but I'm here now and I'm just excited."
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikemag
2 months ago

The Youngest Son of X-Files Actress Gillian Anderson Is a MTB Prodigy

Felix Griffiths, a 16-year-old downhill mountain biker, joins Santa Cruz Syndicate for his debut World Cup season, showcasing rapid progression in his skills.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

UFC Des Moines' Gillian Robertson Shares How She Started in MMA

Gillian Robertson's journey into MMA began at 16, contrary to the typical early-start narratives of many fighters.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Carson Schwesinger's storybook rise continues as Browns draft him in second round

Carson Schwesinger's journey from a walk-on to an NFL second-round pick exemplifies dedication and resilience in overcoming adversity.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Football academies: When chasing a dream becomes a nightmare

Collin Skhoyimue's journey illustrates the mental struggle young athletes face after injuries disrupt their dreams.
fromCageside Press
4 months ago

UFC Mexico City's Ronaldo Rodriguez Knew Success Would Come in Time

This is not just about winning fights, this is about the opportunity to change my life, to change the life of my family...
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Olympic champ Chloe Kim has a new outlook, new tricks -- and the old dominance

"I don't know. She was very judgy. I think she'd be like, 'Why haven't you done more?'"
Parenting
fromiRunFar
4 months ago

"Homegrown:" Film Follows Josh Wade from the English Fells to the 2024 UTMB

I'm pushing lawnmowers up the hill sweating, this is exercise and working, and I think it's definitely helped.
Independent films
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'I was devastated': Jordan Chiles recounts 2024 Olympics in new memoir

Jordan Chiles' memoir chronicles her journey from a passionate six-year-old to an Olympic gymnast, emphasizing perseverance despite challenges.
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Travis Hunter's rise to college football immortality

"Hunter's coaches at nearby Collins Hill High weren't aware of his circumstances... When we saw him for the first time in practice, we're like, 'Damn, he isn't lying. This kid is legit.'"
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