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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver the commencement address at UCLA's upcoming graduation ceremony. The legendary athlete, widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time, will share her journey with thousands of graduates.
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver UCLA's 2026 commencement address, returning to the campus where her legendary athletic journey began. The woman Sports Illustrated named the greatest female athlete of the 20th century will inspire graduating Bruins with her message of perseverance and purpose.
Baseball's most important video game is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with its biggest tribute ever, featuring Negro Leagues legends and educational storylines. Players can unlock dozens of historic baseball heroes while learning about the athletes who changed America's pastime.
The historic Florida ballpark where Jackie Robinson first played professional baseball is getting a $30 million renovation that honors his legacy while bringing the stadium into the modern era. The project transforms the 80-year-old venue while preserving the exact field where Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1946.
Martial arts legend Jackie Chan is donating his entire $400 million fortune to charity instead of leaving it to his son. He believes children should earn their own success, not inherit wealth.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, stepping onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and changing American sports forever. His courage under pressure helped move an entire nation toward equality.
When Jackie Robinson stepped onto a baseball field in 1947, he did more than break a sports record. He sparked America's Civil Rights Movement and proved one person really can change the world.
After decades of organizing donation drives, launching the local farmers' market, and helping countless families, Jackie Playter got a surprise of her own. The beloved Newmarket volunteer was stunned when her community turned the tables with a gift just for her.
Millions have watched Jackie the bald eagle raise her family on a live webcam for nearly a decade. Now her fans have six months to save the 62 acres she calls home from becoming a housing development.
California's beloved bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow have welcomed two new chicks after a heartbreaking loss earlier this season. Millions of fans worldwide watched the eggs hatch live on webcam over the weekend.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
Portland's Jackie Wiles, 33, captured her first Olympic medal just two days after finishing fourth by milliseconds. The bronze came in a new team event where teamwork turned two individual fourth-place finishes into podium glory.
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
After 30 years away, baseball icon Dusty Baker returned to Dodgertown, the historic training complex now dedicated to diversifying baseball and honoring Jackie Robinson's legacy. The facility that shaped his career now shapes the future of the sport for underserved youth.
Jackie Kirwan lost her daughter Georgie to epilepsy, but when she met the woman who received Georgie's hand in a rare transplant, she got to hold her daughter's hand one more time. Their emotional meeting is raising awareness about organ donation and life-changing transplants.
Two bald eagle chicks hatched over Easter weekend in California's San Bernardino National Forest, delighting thousands watching the live stream. Jackie and Shadow, the eagle parents who've become internet celebrities, raised $1.6 million from fans to protect their nesting ground.
Four local high school seniors earned scholarships from their community electric cooperative, with awards totaling $7,500 to support their college dreams. Suffolk Christian Academy's Ava Joyner is headed to UVA to study biology on her path to becoming a dermatologist.
Students who watch Jackie and Shadow's eagle nest on a livestream learned the birds' hunting grounds face development. Now they're running lemonade stands and bake sales to help save the land.
Jackie Lopez, who lost her arms at age three, is asking people to rethink their "kind" words. The TikTok creator explains why common comments like "I could never" aren't as uplifting as people think.
Jacky Hudson, a 75-year-old great-grandmother from Australia, will compete in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July. The vision-impaired athlete never played sports growing up but discovered her talent after retirement.
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