Category Archives: Individuals

Kennedy’s legacy lives on in Title IX

In our superfast news cycle, it is easy to move on to the “next” story to the complete exclusion of still important stories. One such story is the varied work…

Multitasking – Kim Clijsters

Congratulations to tennis star, and mom, Kim Clijsters for winning the US Open women’s singles championships. Clijsters, who won the last time she played the tournament in 2005, was unseeded…

LPGA players, P&G, and a tangible donation

Just like their brethren on the men’s tour, professional female golfers and their tour, the LPGA, have a stellar record when it comes to individual and group contributions to a…

Hamilton slows down and makes a stop at Homeless World Cup

Big news from the Homeless World Cup in Milan. Formula One Champion, Lewis Hamilton, one of the most popular athletes in the world, will be stopping by the event tomorrow…

A 21-year winning streak – Kay Yow

Jim Valvano is the college basketball figure most associated with the fight against cancer. However, his peer at NC State, women’s coach Kay Yow, is not one to be overlooked…by…

A new definition of "power" forward

We live in a generation when military service is voluntary so it is often quite surprising when a professional athlete takes time out from, or leaves his career entirely, to…

The Do-It All QB – Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow has become the most famous and lauded college football player in the past 25 years. And the hype surrounding him and his team, the Florida Gators, is even…

First team All-Stars…again – Agassi, Hamm, Robinson, Flutie

The US Open tennis tournament on 8/31 took time out to honor several sports legends for their work away from their respective fields of play. Each of them – Andre…

Red Sox take a swing at hunger in Lawrence

Several members of the team signed up to support a local food bank. The shirts sold raise awareness and dollars, and hopefully spur others to action. The full article can…

Kevin Stallings' 'raise' funded Vanderbilt's basketball trip

Way to go Coach Stallings. Vanderbilt stands out again for the right reasons, even though in this case basketball coach Kevin Stallings was hoping to keep this act of generosity…