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The inspiring underdog story of Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer, who went from top college lacrosse player to the NBA in seven years.

Basketball

How Pat Spencer Went From the Greatest College Lacrosse Player Of All-Time to NBA Success Story

"We loved it, he loved it, but it just wasn't his dream."

May 15, 2026
The inspiring underdog story of Chicago Cubs pitcher Riley Martin, who went from Division 2 non-prospect who was one semester away from pharmacy school to MLB rookie standout. The inspiring underdog story of Chicago Cubs pitcher Riley Martin, who went from Division 2 non-prospect who was one semester away from pharmacy school to MLB rookie standout.

Baseball

Riley Martin’s Road to the Big Leagues Began as a D2 Non-Prospect Already Enrolled in Pharmacy School

"I was thinking, I’m probably not gonna get drafted. This is probably my last season of baseball…I was like, ‘This is my last chance...

May 8, 2026
The inspiring underdog story of Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who didn't play a second of high school basketball, attended 4 colleges in 4 years, and went undrafted on his way to the NBA playoffs. The inspiring underdog story of Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who didn't play a second of high school basketball, attended 4 colleges in 4 years, and went undrafted on his way to the NBA playoffs.

Basketball

From the Playground to the NBA: The Unlikely Rise of Nae’Qwan Tomlin

Meet the NBA player who never played a single second of high school basketball.

May 1, 2026
The inspiring underdog story of Dennis Rodman, who didn't play organized basketball until college, and went on to become a 5-time NBA champion. The inspiring underdog story of Dennis Rodman, who didn't play organized basketball until college, and went on to become a 5-time NBA champion.

Basketball

How a 5’9″ Airport Janitor Ended Up Becoming an NBA Legend

"You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. I could have been dead. I could have been a drug dealer. I could...

April 17, 2026
An illustration of Tony Conigliaro with his black eye after a life-threatening injury that he didn't let stop him from mounting the best comeback in MLB history An illustration of Tony Conigliaro with his black eye after a life-threatening injury that he didn't let stop him from mounting the best comeback in MLB history

Baseball

How Tony Conigliaro Made The Most Improbable Comeback in MLB History

A life-altering pitch nearly killed him. But he refused to let it end his career.

April 1, 2026
The inspiring underdog story of Kirby Puckett, who started as a 5'8" assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company and later became a MLB superstar who landed in Cooperstown. The inspiring underdog story of Kirby Puckett, who started as a 5'8" assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company and later became a MLB superstar who landed in Cooperstown.

Baseball

How a 5’8″ Assembly Line Worker Became a Pro Baseball Legend

Kirby Puckett had no business becoming an MLB superstar. But he did it anyway.

March 20, 2026

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