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Two-time Rugby World Cup champion Richie McCaw traded tackling opponents for piloting rescue helicopters. The New Zealand icon now flies full-time, delivering disaster relief and fighting fires from the sky.
Two-time Rugby World Cup champion Richie McCaw traded the rugby pitch for the cockpit, flying rescue helicopters and fighting fires across New Zealand. The All Blacks icon has found his second calling helping communities in crisis.
Rugby superstar Richie Mo'unga is leaving his successful Japanese club career to rejoin New Zealand's All Blacks for one more shot at World Cup glory. The 31-year-old fly-half says avoiding regret drove his decision to return home.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
Former All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga sealed a dramatic 24-20 victory for his Japanese club by scoring a stunning try in the final minute. The match-winning moment showcased why he remains one of rugby's most exciting talents.
The 1985 charity single featuring Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and dozens of music legends has generated over $80 million for humanitarian causes and continues raising money today. Four decades later, the song proves compassion never goes out of style.
Jesse Findling, 20, who has stuttered since childhood, delivered a flawless audition that left Carrie Underwood and fellow judges speechless. His golden ticket proves what he always knew: singing sets him free.
A high school student made a faith-based film for $500 in his Ohio hometown. Seven years later, his anti-trafficking movie "Still Hope" hits 900 theaters nationwide.
A first-grade flag football team just wrapped up a perfect season with a championship title, giving up only one touchdown all year. The Ravens dominated their division with unstoppable teamwork and heart.
While crews battle one of Georgia's largest wildfires, volunteers are running a full service base with showers, laundry, and beds at a small town church. About 50 firefighters rotate through daily, getting clean gear and rest before heading back to protect homes.
Frank Siller lost his firefighter brother Stephen on September 11, 2001, and turned his grief into the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which now serves thousands of families across America. His new memoir shares how one family's tragedy became a mission of hope.
Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point on home soil with a dramatic late goal in front of roaring Toronto fans. Substitute Cyle Larin scored just two minutes after entering the match, rallying the co-hosts to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Country star Luke Bryan surprised a cancer survivor on the American Idol set, 11 years after granting her Make-A-Wish. Ashley Persson, now cancer-free and working at Clemson University, got to reconnect with the singer who made her teenage dreams come true.
The Tampa Bay Rays were projected to finish last in their division this season, but they've roared to a 27-13 record and the best performance in the American League. Their secret weapon? What pitcher Shane McClanahan calls "the power of friendship."
After 12 years without a World Cup win, Nepal's cricket team finally broke through with an emotional victory over Scotland. Their captain called it a moment of pride for the entire Himalayan nation.
Substitute Cyle Larin netted a clutch 78th-minute goal to secure Canada's first-ever World Cup point on home soil, thrilling fans in Toronto's packed stadium. The striker's heroics salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina and sparked hope for the co-hosts' campaign.
An Australian engineer spent 23 years hand-building a working steam locomotive from scratch in his home workshop. His creation will soon haul tourists along a heritage railway in South Australia.
While "Blue Monday" turned out to be nothing more than a marketing gimmick, rugby fans have plenty of real reasons to celebrate right now. From returning superstars to record-breaking ticket sales, the sport is delivering genuine good news.
Britain's King Charles III honored 9/11 victims at the New York memorial, reaffirming America's friendship with the UK during a four-day state visit. The emotional tribute comes as the two nations work to strengthen ties ahead of the attacks' 25th anniversary.
Former All Blacks star Brodie Retallick is rewriting the playbook in Japan, leading the entire league with nine tries as a lock forward. The typically defense-focused player is enjoying a scoring spree that's turning heads and helping his team chase a championship.
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