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NFL legend Peyton Manning credits a two-hour conversation with basketball coach Pat Summitt as the moment that shaped his final college year and launched a lifelong friendship. Her foundation has now raised over $6 million for Alzheimer's research and care.
Bridgette Gordon's bones were deteriorating like a 45-year-old's when she arrived at the University of Tennessee, but she fought through pain and homesickness to win Olympic gold and two national championships. Her story of faith, determination, and legendary coach Pat Summitt's mentorship proves that obstacles don't define your limits.
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain penned an inspiring letter about last season's heartbreak and why this team is ready to prove everyone wrong in 2026. The former Defensive Player of the Year says quarterback Bo Nix is about to "truly take off."
NBC New York journalist Pat Battle is opening up about her breast cancer recovery journey with colleague Gus Rosendale. Her willingness to share her story publicly brings hope to countless others facing similar battles.
Former NFL punter Pat McAfee has donated more than $6 million of his own money to college students and charities through ESPN's College GameDay kicking contests. Even when students miss their kicks, McAfee often donates to university hardship funds, turning weekly football segments into life-changing moments.
For the 12th year, Air Force veteran and cancer survivor Pat Malone will stand for 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer research. He's already raised over $100,000 and refuses to stop fighting for those who can't.
Patricia Moseley turned grief into art in 1982, teaching herself to sculpt using her grandfather's chisels. The pioneering horsewoman went on to create bronze busts of Australia's most celebrated figures from single photographs alone.
Oregon's Dan Lanning nailed a trick shot on College GameDay to win $500,000 from Pat McAfee for childhood cancer research, then added $50,000 of his own. The touching moment combined sports entertainment with a cause deeply personal to Lanning's family.
Former Alabama roommates Pat Surtain II and Jaylen Waddle will finally play together again after the Denver Broncos acquired the star wide receiver from Miami. The childhood dream they talked about in college just became reality five years after both went top-10 in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Regina Pats and Leavitt Machinery are spotlighting everyday heroes with a six-month initiative that rewards volunteers and community leaders with game tickets and prizes. Public nominations open now to celebrate Regina's unsung champions.
A Golden Retriever named Driver greets passersby through his street-level window in Waltham, Massachusetts, offering free kisses and pats to anyone who stops by. His owner Haley Scott opens the "kissing booth" most evenings, asking only that visitors pay it forward with an act of kindness.
Bentley University's baseball team made school history with an 11-2 victory in their debut NCAA Championship game. Pitcher Pat Heber and slugger Jared Berardino led the Falcons to their first-ever tournament win.
Pat Herbert was operating an excavator in Wollongong when the Wests Tigers called with an offer that would change his life. The former NRL player, three years removed from professional rugby league, is back in training camp fighting for another chance.
Pat Spurgin won Olympic gold in air rifle at 18, just months after graduating high school in Billings. Decades later, her Montana hometown still celebrates her legacy as young shooters train at a range bearing her name.
Two Las Vegas Red Cross volunteers rushed to help Pacific communities devastated by one of the strongest storms ever recorded. Pat Moore and Linda Gong joined disaster teams bringing relief to islands hit by 180 mph winds.
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Wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe have released a stunning coffee table book featuring over 100 images of African lions captured across southern and east Africa. Proceeds from the book support the Lion Management Forum's conservation efforts.
A Texas fundraiser featuring country music stars Pat Green and Walt Wilkins raised nearly $100,000 to build affordable homes for local families. The Hats for Homes event brought Montgomery County together for an evening of burgers, custom hats, and hope.
The New England Patriots are heading back to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018, defeating the Houston Texans 28-16 in snowy conditions. Five forced turnovers carried the Pats to victory as they revive a dynasty that once dominated the conference.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley just became the fourth coach ever to lead a team to three straight NCAA championship games, joining basketball royalty. The Gamecocks face UCLA on April 5 for their fourth title shot.
Basketball superstars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame alongside the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team that launched the WNBA. The 2026 class celebrates the generations of women who transformed basketball into the powerhouse sport it is today.
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