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Chris Richards' quirky rubber chicken mascot, Paxo, is riding along on the USA's World Cup journey after the defender picked it up during Crystal Palace's championship celebration. Richards is thriving on the field, posting historic passing accuracy while leading a revitalized American defense.
Two years after his passing, Richard Simmons fans are keeping his joyful legacy alive by sharing heartwarming encounters with the fitness icon who made millions of people love exercise. From spontaneous airport workouts to unexpected hugs, these stories reveal a man who brought the same sparkle to everyday moments as he did to TV screens.
Basketball legend Chris Paul is hanging up his jersey after becoming the first player ever to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 assists. The 40-year-old guard says it's time to focus on family and showing up for others in new ways.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, diagnosed with ALS at 39, is defying his initial prognosis through experimental treatments and clinical trials. His courage and determination to fight the disease are helping advance research that could benefit thousands.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts safely returned to Earth after spending eight months aboard the International Space Station. The trio landed in Kazakhstan, completing a mission that covered 102 million miles across 3,856 orbits.
Before launching Virgin Records in 1972, Richard Branson read a cult novel about making decisions by rolling dice. The unconventional book shaped how the billionaire entrepreneur signed artists and built his empire.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson shared his ALS diagnosis publicly to raise awareness and show the world he's still the same person inside. His courage is sparking hope and pushing for critical research into the disease.
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale received a custom sword from Mizuno to celebrate his mastery of "swords," the term for forcing batters into awkward swings. The 2024 Cy Young winner just signed a one-year extension worth $27 million.
Former NBA player Chris Herren turned his darkest struggle into a mission that's reaching over a million students. His message about addiction recovery is saving lives and giving hope to families across America.
Former Fresno State basketball standout Chris Herren is coming back to campus, but this time it's not about the game. The former NBA player will share his powerful journey from addiction to over 16 years of recovery.
When USA boxing star Richard Torrez Jr. watched Olympic champion Vasiliy Lomachenko's footwork, he did something unexpected: he signed up for ballet classes at his local community college. The Tokyo 2020 silver medalist proves that champions never stop learning.
After 15 years trapped in a cult that drained his modeling fortune, Hoyt Richards escaped and now uses his story to help others recognize manipulation. A new HBO documentary shows how even successful people can fall prey to charismatic leaders.
A Sioux Falls man who beat stage four cancer at 37 is now guiding others through their darkest moments. Chris Lawrence's nonprofit ministry offers emotional tools and spiritual support to patients and families nationwide.
Melanoma expert Richard Scolyer, who tested his own revolutionary cancer treatment on himself after a brain cancer diagnosis, passed away at 59 surrounded by family. His three-year battle inspired thousands and advanced research that will save countless lives.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams, grandson of Panamanian immigrants, just completed an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, inspiring a nation anxious about its future. His journey from a kid in astronaut pajamas to floating through space proves America's best days are still ahead.
Pennsylvania students will get to talk with NASA astronaut Chris Williams live from the International Space Station this Thursday. The special event aims to spark interest in science and space careers for young people across the state.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is having one of the best seasons of his career at 37, joining baseball legends with historic performance numbers. After injuries nearly ended his career, he's now a top contender for baseball's most prestigious pitching award.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spent eight months aboard the International Space Station advancing cancer treatments, growing better computer materials, and completing two spacewalks. His work brings humanity closer to breakthrough medical therapies and prepares us for future Moon and Mars missions.
British boxer Chris Billam-Smith thrilled his hometown crowd with a gutsy victory over Ryan Rozicki in an electrifying cruiserweight showdown. Both fighters showed incredible heart in a contest that had fans on their feet from start to finish.
A heated 2016 draft-room argument nearly cost the Kansas City Chiefs one of their greatest players. One scout's conviction changed everything, leading to a decade of dominance.
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