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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three College of the Ozarks graduates just earned scholarships to continue their healthcare education, thanks to a 16-year legacy honoring an exceptional student and athlete. The awards support promising students pursuing advanced degrees in nursing, physician assistant studies, and dentistry.
A man who beat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma twice shows up every year to honor the students who fundraise for cancer research. His message is simple: "Life is good."
Five former Baltimore Ravens players who won Super Bowl XXXV together just captured another championship, this time as coaches for the expansion Louisville Kings. Led by former quarterback Chris Redman, the band reunited 26 years later to claim the 2026 UFL title in their first season.
Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman scribbled a mathematical solution to choosing restaurant dishes in the 1970s. Scientists just confirmed his napkin math was perfect all along.
Chris Bassitt penned a heartfelt thank you to Canadian fans after three incredible years with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a World Series run. The veteran pitcher donated over $200,000 to youth baseball programs during his time north of the border.
The head of Britain's clean power mission says renewable economics keep improving while critics fight a losing battle. Chris Stark believes the UK can become an "electrostate" powered by clean tech while protecting citizens from future energy price shocks.
American swimmer Chris Guiliano clocked a blazing 47.3 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, reigniting hopes that Team USA can finally break a relay world record that's stood for nearly two decades. The men's relay team has been planning this moment for three years.
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