MLB, the Houston Astros, state of Texas and city of Houston have combined to create a tangible resource for the community that will benefit thousands all throughout the year. During…

Dreams for Kids recently announced a partnership with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks that will have the franchise support the locally-based non-profit expand its efforts across North America. It may serve…

(You can sing that blog title to the tune of the Subway $5 footlong jingle). This falls under the “where-are-they-now” category and is a good one. I remember watching Eric…

Ben Safran, an associate with the World Bank Group, posted commentary highlighting sports’ current and future potential on helping to positively impact society. Good stuff. The full blog posting by…

The tagline for this blog is The Bright Side of the World of Sports. Concussions don’t really belong on that “side” but the study and treatment of concussions and their…

First Larry Fitzgerald and now these guys. It is the day of the receiver doing good. The Make a Play Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that is truly built on…

NFL Star Battles Cancer With Ice Cream Shared via AddThis This is a short video from GMA of superstar wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals and his partnership…

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Just giving some advance notice. http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, is sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine and its 600 carrier newspapers. Make A…

Richard Hoffer from Sports Illustrated has a new book out, “Something in the Air: American Passion and Defiance in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.” In a recent issue, SI excerpted…