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Baseball legend Joey Votto has a reassuring message for fans worried about their favorite stars' slow starts this season. The former MVP says struggling stretches are completely normal, and the best players always push through.
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut claimed his third consecutive title at the Ultimate Bologna Showdown, proving once again why he's the undisputed champion of the sport. The beloved competitor continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in competitive eating.
Legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut added another world record to his collection by defeating four Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in a cake-eating showdown. The victory marks his 55th competitive eating world record in a career spanning over two decades.
In a remote Australian mining town, Anthony Ostigh cares for orphaned joeys without official licenses because the nearest registered wildlife carer is 100km away. His work highlights a growing problem: licensing for wildlife care has become so difficult that many passionate volunteers operate "underground" to save native animals.
A jellybean-sized baby tree kangaroo's first months of life were captured inside its mother's pouch using groundbreaking camera technology at Chester Zoo. The rare footage is helping scientists worldwide protect one of the planet's most threatened marsupials.
A baby western quoll discovered in outback New South Wales is likely the first born in the wild there in more than a century. The find proves a bold conservation program is working to bring the species back from extinction.
Joey Helsoot spends five weeks at a time on offshore oil rigs with limited food choices and unpredictable gym access. The Dutch crane operator found a way to transform his health anyway, losing 55 pounds and inspiring his coworkers along the way.
A mother kangaroo at a Virginia wildlife refuge jumped a fence and lured attacking dogs away from her joey, hopping through snow with bloody feet until deputies rescued her. Both mom and baby are now safe and recovering together.
Wildlife sanctuaries across Australia are welcoming travelers to help care for injured and orphaned kangaroos while staying on remote properties. These hands-on experiences let visitors bottle-feed joeys and prepare animals for release back into the wild.
Fox News host Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, rejoined the Marine Corps at 40 to finish what he started. His goal: open doors for other wounded veterans who still want to serve.
A baby wallaby found beside her mother 1,000 kilometers from home hitched rides with kind strangers to make it back to north Queensland. Her month-long journey shows how everyday travelers and wildlife carers work together to save Australia's roadside orphans.
A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.
Full House star Dave Coulier is now cancer-free after beating both Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and tongue cancer. The 66-year-old actor is using his survival story to spread a life-saving message about early detection.
A critically endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo named Kayjo was born at Chester Zoo, no bigger than a jellybean. With their population cut in half over 30 years, every birth matters for this rare species.
Steven Thompson built a space where LGBTQ+ hockey players can finally be themselves on the ice. Now the NHL is recognizing his work with one of its highest community honors.
University of Northern Iowa track stars claimed two championships and broke a school record that stood for nearly two decades at one of America's most historic track meets. Nine athletes set personal bests during the four-day celebration of athletic achievement.
Southern Miss baseball claimed its third Sun Belt tournament championship in four years, earning the right to host an NCAA Regional for the second straight season. The Golden Eagles completed a perfect season sweep by adding the tournament trophy to their regular-season crown.
The Sioux Falls Stampede claimed their fourth Clark Cup title with a dramatic double-overtime victory, ending a seven-year championship drought. The team won four elimination games during their playoff run, celebrating with thousands of devoted fans.
When ex-tropical cyclone Narelle tore through northern Australia, hundreds of volunteers transformed their homes into wildlife hospitals, saving thousands of animals across three states. From orphaned kangaroos to stranded flying foxes, communities showed up for wildlife in extraordinary ways.
When Cyclone Narelle devastated northern Australia in 2026, volunteers transformed homes into wildlife hospitals and rescued thousands of animals across three states. The response revealed something remarkable: one in ten residents of hard-hit Exmouth later signed up for wildlife rescue training.
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