The Shortest NBA Players of All-Time
From youth leagues to the NBA, basketball has always been about height. Generally, the taller players are the ones who make the team and stick around longer. But, over history,…
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Francis Ngannou: From Poverty & Homelessness to the Most Intimidating Fighter in the UFC
Seven years ago, Francis Ngannou was homeless and didn’t know what MMA was. Today, he’s one of the most intimidating fighters in the UFC.
How Danny Trejo Escaped the Death Penalty and Fought His Way to Hollywood
Growing up, Danny Trejo looked up to his uncle Gilbert. As his dad’s youngest brother, Gilbert was like an older brother to Danny. “He was only like 6 years older…
Selling Everything & Moving to Hollywood with Kevin Caliber
Kevin Caliber is a Hollywood actor, filmmaker, and fitness model. A Marine veteran, Kevin is known for his work on the Hulu series Future Man as well as Supergirl and…
Tom Cruise Overcame Dyslexia on the Road to Stardom
Tom Cruise rarely speaks about his battle with dyslexia. Or his unstable home life. As a world-famous actor, one might assume he was always destined for greatness. But, as you’ll…
Jim Morris Picks Up Where “The Rookie” Left Off
One year ago, I sat down with Jim Morris to talk about his incredible journey from high school science teacher to 35-year-old rookie MLB pitcher. This month, I had the…
Philadelphia Sports Writer Chris Mallee
Chris Mallee is a journalist for 4th and Jawn, a popular Philadelphia Eagles blog. After 4 years of going to college to be a teacher, he flipped the script and…
Blind Runners Defy the Odds at the Chicago Marathon
But before the elites sprint by, my favorite underdogs rule the street. The first people to start the race are physically handicapped and blind. They get a good head start so they can spread out and not be overwhelmed by the hordes of other runners. 45,000 people run this race each year.
Los Angeles Dodgers Advance Scouting Analyst Pat O’Shea
Pat O’Shea is an Advance Scouting Analyst for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously pitched at Haverford College (Division III) where he helped the Fords win the 2016 Centennial Conference…
The Biggest Upset in Boxing History: Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson
On February 11th, 1990, James “Buster” Douglas pulled off the most stunning upset in the history of boxing. Video Transcript Eric Thomas: It was just like a little boxing match….
From the Backyard to ESPN: Lessons Learned from Hosting the World’s Largest Spikeball Tournament
This article originally appeared on dancalamai.com. You could say I enjoy obscure sports. At the family bar-b-que, you’ll find me outside taking a friendly game of croquet way too seriously. In college,…