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The backyard game you play at barbecues just extended its ESPN contract and is making a serious push for the Olympics. The American Cornhole League has transformed tailgate fun into professional competition watched by millions.
Before Konnor Griffin became baseball's number one prospect, he made such an incredible football catch in ninth grade that NFL legend Randy Moss featured him on ESPN. The 19-year-old Pirates phenom chose baseball over football to avoid injuries, but his athletic talent has been turning heads for years.
A Texas Tech student nailed a field goal on live TV and chose a local volunteer center to receive the prize money. His clutch kick on ESPN's College GameDay is now helping connect thousands of people to community service.
Ten years after leaving ESPN's top job to chase his childhood dreams, broadcaster Mike Tirico calls his first Super Bowl on Sunday. The Queens kid who grew up wanting to be the next Marv Albert just became the 13th person ever to call TV's biggest game.
Ohio State's cheerleaders, dance team, and Brutus Buckeye all claimed national titles at Disney World, marking a historic sweep for the university's spirit program. The Buckeyes dominated the game day category in front of cheering parents and fans at ESPN's Wide World of Sports.