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Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.
San Francisco 49ers icon Roger Craig used his Hall of Fame induction speech to reveal his vascular dementia diagnosis and inspire others to prioritize brain health. The three-time Super Bowl champion turned a personal challenge into a message of hope for players and families everywhere.
Running back Roger Craig earned his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame nearly three decades after his last NFL game. The three-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers finally received the recognition many believe he deserved long ago.
Jim Craig, the legendary goaltender from America's 1980 "Miracle on Ice," says this year's Olympic hockey team has captured the same spirit that led to one of sports' greatest upsets. Team USA faces Canada for gold Sunday on the 46th anniversary of that historic victory.
Professional hockey players will compete in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, bringing the world's best athletes back to the ice. "Miracle on Ice" legend Jim Craig reminds players what matters most: country over brand.
Jim Craig, legendary goalie from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," shared powerful advice with Team USA's women's hockey team ahead of their gold medal showdown against Canada. His message of trust and heart comes as the dominant American squad seeks revenge for their 2022 loss.
When a 7-year-old asked Jim Henson how he created The Dark Crystal, the Muppets creator shared wisdom that had nothing to do with technical skill. His answer about collaboration and love continues to move people decades later.
Chicago's legendary anthem singer Jim Cornelison turned Sunday's playoff game into a powerful moment of unity when the entire Soldier Field crowd sang along with him. The 61-year-old's stirring performance reminded fans why sports bring communities together.
Champion jockey Jim Crowley is fighting his way back to racing after a devastating fall last September that broke his leg and pelvis. Despite a recent setback, the 47-year-old remains determined to return to the saddle by late May, just in time for Royal Ascot.
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly is planning a special day at Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium with his baby grandson, just weeks after recovering from a stroke. After beating cancer twice and losing his son to rare disease, the 66-year-old refuses to let anything stop him from making that memory.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly announced he suffered a stroke six weeks ago but says he feels "really good" as the Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new stadium. The 66-year-old quarterback, who previously battled cancer multiple times, received clear results from his latest cancer screenings.
In a heartwarming sports moment, twin brothers Craig and Jamie Overton competed against each other in cricket's The Hundred, with Craig hitting the decisive six off his own brother's bowling to seal victory. The thrilling family showdown ended with hugs and smiles as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit by four wickets.
Baseball veteran Cavan Biggio is coming full circle, signing with the Houston Astros where his Hall of Fame father Craig spent his entire 20-year career. The versatile player will join spring training as he continues the family legacy in Texas.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is moving to a new 26,000-square-foot facility with help from hundreds of volunteers learning museum preservation skills. The expanded space will triple the museum's capacity to teach about racism's history and the movements that fought against it.
Ferris State University is calling for volunteers to help move more than 30,000 fragile artifacts to a new Jim Crow Museum opening this fall. The expanded facility will triple the museum's space, allowing it to better preserve history and teach future generations about racial injustice.
After 30 years of quietly solving problems before they became crises, University of Missouri's Jim Spain retires having transformed student success rates. His secret weapon? A bedside landline and an entire campus culture devoted to helping students thrive.
Community volunteers in Big Rapids, Michigan are helping relocate over 30,000 historical artifacts to a new, expanded Jim Crow Museum opening fall 2026. The collaborative effort showcases how a community can unite to preserve and expand education about tolerance and social justice.
Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum is getting a major upgrade, and hundreds of volunteers are carefully moving more than 30,000 historical artifacts to a new 26,000-square-foot facility. The expanded museum, opening this fall, will transform three decades of teaching tolerance into a space that also celebrates how people fought back against racism.
The pioneering scientist who raced to sequence the first human genome and transformed genetics into modern medicine has died at 79, leaving behind breakthroughs that changed how we understand life itself. His work laid the foundation for countless medical advances we benefit from today.
Craig Gordon was told neck surgery could paralyze or kill him, but the goalkeeper pushed through to become the oldest player at the 2026 World Cup. His journey from career-threatening injuries to playing on soccer's biggest stage shows what resilience really looks like.
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