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Hometown darts hero Josh Rock achieved perfection in front of his Belfast crowd, hitting an incredibly rare nine-dart finish. The 23-year-old called it a "dream come true" that mattered more than winning. #
An ancient Iraqi town is bringing its barren mountain back to life with helicopters, seeds, and help from a hometown hero abroad. The two-week campaign starting February 25 aims to combat desertification and create a greener future for generations.
A coastal Australian town just unveiled a statue honoring Edith Cowan, who broke barriers as the nation's first woman elected to parliament in 1921. After three years of fundraising, volunteers raised $120,000 to bring their hometown hero back to Geraldton.
A small Nova Scotia town gathered to cheer on their hometown hero as she competes in her third Winter Olympics. Blayre Turnbull, who started playing hockey on a neighborhood pond, has already won silver and gold medals for Canada.
NBA legend LeBron James wiped away tears when his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, honored him with a tribute video during what may be his final visit to his home state. The emotional moment reminded fans why sports can bring out the best in all of us.
At 41, LeBron James wiped away tears as his hometown Cleveland honored him with a surprise video tribute during what might be his final game there. The Akron native's emotional response reminded everyone that basketball legends are human too.
New Zealand and Australian mountain bikers dominated the opening rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series, with hometown hero Anton Cooper and Rebecca Henderson each scoring perfect wins. The races at Christchurch's Crocodile Park showcased world-class talent preparing for the international circuit.
NBA star Derrick Rose returned to Chicago for a special ceremony honoring his legacy, moving the hometown hero to tears. The emotional tribute celebrated the impact of the youngest MVP in league history on his beloved city.
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his No. 1 jersey Saturday night, making him just the fifth player in franchise history to receive the honor. Fans lined up in freezing temperatures hours before the game to celebrate the youngest MVP in NBA history.
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his #1 jersey in an emotional ceremony at the United Center. The youngest MVP in NBA history returned home to see his number raised to the rafters alongside Chicago's greatest legends.
A small Ohio town is celebrating as one of their own helped make college football history. Bryant Haines, who graduated from Piqua High School in 2004, just led Indiana University to its first-ever national championship as defensive coordinator.
Jane Graham Jennings, who leads an organization helping survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, has been named Wisconsin's Hometown Hero by the State Assembly. Her work gives hope to those who need someone to believe their story.
The East Bay punk legends will kick off the NFL's 60th championship game at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium with a celebration honoring football's greatest players. It's a full-circle moment for the hometown heroes playing one of sports' biggest stages just miles from where they started.