Hoops Coach Makes Amends, Don Cherry's Championship, NYMA Baseball
Former hoops coach Rus Bradburd believed he'd wronged one of his recruits. This week, the story of Bradburd's efforts to re-connect with his former player in a time of need.
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20 Years Later, Former College Basketball Coach Makes Amends
Shawn Harrington was shot and paralyzed. Then his former college coach became his "biggest advocate."
Don Cherry’s Little-Known Coaching Championship
The knock on Don Cherry is that he never coached a hockey team to a championship. But he did.
The Bull And The Matador: Playing Baseball With Donald Trump
More than 50 years ago, a future writer plunked a future president at New York Military Academy.
Littlefield: NFL Protective Of Player's Heart, But Not Players' Brains
Bill Littlefield took note of one particular story from this year's NFL draft.
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Power, Money And Corruption: The Story Of The NCAA
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'No Freedom 'Til We're Equal': Heather Hardy Fights For Women's Boxing
Undefeated boxer Heather Hardy found her home after stepping into the ring for the first time. Now, she's fighting for gender equality in the sport.
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