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The Best Sports Stories You've Never Heard

Discover the most inspiring underdog stories the mainstream media ignores & learn powerful lessons from underdogs beating the odds. Enjoyed by 14,000+ sports fans.

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The inspiring underdog story of Rick Lovato, who went from working at a local sandwich shop to winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Football

Rick Lovato: From Sandwich Shop Employee to Anonymous Super Bowl Champion

He used to slice gabagool at a Jersey deli. Now he's a Super Bowl champion who hopes no one knows his name.

1 hour ago
The true story behind the 2005 movie Coach Carter, starring Samuel L Jackson. The true story behind the 2005 movie Coach Carter, starring Samuel L Jackson.

Basketball

The True Story Behind The Real Coach Carter

The film's producers took some creative liberties, but the heart of the movie is grounded in reality.

August 22, 2024
The inspiring story of Jimmy Butler, from couch surfing homeless teen to NBA All-Star The inspiring story of Jimmy Butler, from couch surfing homeless teen to NBA All-Star

Basketball

How Jimmy Butler Went From Couch Surfing Teen to NBA Superstar

"I love what happened to me. It made me who I am."

August 15, 2024
The inspiring story of Quinn Meinerz, who went from a small Division 3 school to signing an $80 million contract with the Denver Broncos in the NFL. The inspiring story of Quinn Meinerz, who went from a small Division 3 school to signing an $80 million contract with the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

Football

Quinn Meinerz Broke The Mold on His Path From Division III to the NFL

"Screw those guys. They don’t know anything about me."

August 9, 2024
McKenzie Long's inspiring journey to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris McKenzie Long's inspiring journey to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Stories

How McKenzie Long Overcame Potential Career-Ending Injuries & The Sudden Death of a Loved One to Become an Olympian

"Winners dream big. Don't fall short."

August 3, 2024
The inspiring story of Shane Van Boening, from bullied child to teenage pool hustler to the best pool player on Earth. The inspiring story of Shane Van Boening, from bullied child to teenage pool hustler to the best pool player on Earth.

Stories

How Shane Van Boening Shot From Small-Time Shark to Pool Legend

Pool wasn't just a passion. It was his escape.

July 26, 2024