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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."

2 minutes ago
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
The story of Letsile Tebogo's improbable upset to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games despite the death of his mother months earlier The story of Letsile Tebogo's improbable upset to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games despite the death of his mother months earlier

Stories

How Letsile Tebogo Overcame Insane Odds to Win a Historic Olympic Gold Medal

"I thought it was the end of the world…I thought it was the end of everything."

December 20, 2024
The story of Josh Butler, from losing both his parents during college, to spending 3 years out of football, to the USFL, to the NFL. The story of Josh Butler, from losing both his parents during college, to spending 3 years out of football, to the USFL, to the NFL.

Football

How Josh Butler Wrote The Best Under-the-Radar Story of the 2024 NFL Season

“A lot of times, I wanted to give up." After experiencing unimaginable tragedy, he made his dream come true.

December 14, 2024