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Football

“If I had one message of encouragement to the people in my city, my country, and all across the world, it would be to...

Martin St. Louis has one of the best underdog stories in NHL history Martin St. Louis has one of the best underdog stories in NHL history

Stories

"I felt like my days were numbered in the NHL."

Qwan'tez Stiggers has the best underdog story in the 2024 NFL Draft Qwan'tez Stiggers has the best underdog story in the 2024 NFL Draft

Football

He was a college dropout driving for DoorDash. Now he's on the cusp of football's highest level.

An illustration of Dennis Johnson's headshot and a shot of him in action with the Boston Celtics to headline his improbable NBA underdog story An illustration of Dennis Johnson's headshot and a shot of him in action with the Boston Celtics to headline his improbable NBA underdog story

Basketball

Here's how he went from a high school bench player to Larry Bird's favorite teammate.

An illustration of Jaylen Watson, who went from working at Wendy's to becoming an NFL starter and Super Bowl Champion An illustration of Jaylen Watson, who went from working at Wendy's to becoming an NFL starter and Super Bowl Champion

Football

The 243rd overall pick went from slingin' burgers to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

An illustration of San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson who went from small school undrafted free agent to Pro Bowler and NFC Champion An illustration of San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson who went from small school undrafted free agent to Pro Bowler and NFC Champion

Football

This undrafted special teamer almost quit football before becoming a Pro Bowl NFL safety. All thanks to one pivotal conversion.