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The inspiring story of Brett Veach who went from unpaid intern running errands for the Eagles to becoming GM of the Chiefs.

Football

How Brett Veach Went From Unpaid Errand Boy to Building an NFL Dynasty

"You're doing some help with some film breakdowns, and then you're doing some McDonald's runs at 2 AM...you’ve gotta earn your stripes."

2 minutes ago
Moro Ojomo's inspiring underdog story took him from Nigeria to Texas to the NFL and now Super Bowl LIX Moro Ojomo's inspiring underdog story took him from Nigeria to Texas to the NFL and now Super Bowl LIX

Stories

Moro Ojomo’s Path From Freshman B-Team Backup to Super Bowl LIX

They laughed at him in high school. Now he's gearing up for football's biggest stage.

6 days ago
The inspiring story of Caron Butler, from being arrested 15 times and going to jail as a teen to becoming an NBA champion. The inspiring story of Caron Butler, from being arrested 15 times and going to jail as a teen to becoming an NBA champion.

Basketball

From The Streets To NBA Stardom: The Inspiring Story of Caron Butler

"I did stupid things. But I learned...And once I had a goal, I never gave up."

January 25, 2025
The unlikely rise of Chiefs quarterbacks coach David Girardi from Division 3 QB to grad assistant coach to 3-time Super Bowl champion. The unlikely rise of Chiefs quarterbacks coach David Girardi from Division 3 QB to grad assistant coach to 3-time Super Bowl champion.

Football

From Division III to Dynasty: How a Small School QB Whisperer Became a 3-Time Super Bowl Champ

While his superstar QB traveled a conventional path, David Girardi’s journey started in an unlikely place.

January 17, 2025
The improbable underdog story of Mick Foley, from bingo halls to WWE legend. The improbable underdog story of Mick Foley, from bingo halls to WWE legend.

Stories

From Bingo Halls to Wrestlemania: Mick Foley’s Improbable Journey to Pro Wrestling Legend

After failing to break into the WWE three different times, Vince McMahon deemed him “not marketable”.

January 11, 2025
The inspiring underdog story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka the "Greek Freak" The inspiring underdog story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka the "Greek Freak"

Basketball

How Giannis Antetokounmpo Went From Greek Street Vendor to NBA Superstar

Before he became the "Greek Freak", he was an unknown prospect from the streets of Athens who faced "YMCA level" competition.

January 3, 2025