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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 story of how Doug Williams became the first Black QB to win the Super Bowl

Football

How an Underpaid Backup QB Broke Barriers & Won The Super Bowl

In Tampa, Doug Williams was the 54th highest-paid QB despite being the starter. Here's how he became an NFL legend.

4 days ago
The story of Jett Williams, the shortest first round draft pick in MLB history. The story of Jett Williams, the shortest first round draft pick in MLB history.

Baseball

5’6″ Jett Williams is The Shortest First-Round Draft Pick in MLB History

He woke up at 5 AM every morning since 7th grade and refused to sign his own name on homework assignments.

04/05/2024
The amazing underdog story of Alfonzo McKinnie, from struggling high school player, to injured college player, to overseas star, G-League All-Star, to the NBA. The amazing underdog story of Alfonzo McKinnie, from struggling high school player, to injured college player, to overseas star, G-League All-Star, to the NBA.

Basketball

Meet The Globetrotting Undrafted Free Agent Who Paid $175 For a Tryout on His Way to The NBA

How a lightly-recruited high school player became a G-League All-Star and made his NBA dream come true.

03/29/2024
An illustration of Darren Waller smiling and running out of the tunnel is the cover image for our profile of Waller's comeback story An illustration of Darren Waller smiling and running out of the tunnel is the cover image for our profile of Waller's comeback story

Football

How Darren Waller Bounced Back From Rock Bottom to Become One of The Top Tight Ends in 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...

03/15/2024
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

How a 5’8″ Undrafted Winger Defied the Odds to Become an NHL Legend

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

03/08/2024
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

Meet The NFL Draft Prospect Who Never Played College Football

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

02/23/2024