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NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal just earned his master's degree from LSU, and he couldn't resist trolling his best buddy Charles Barkley during the graduation ceremony. The playful jab is the latest chapter in one of sports broadcasting's most entertaining friendships.
The O'Neal School honored 12 students with life-changing scholarships recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and compassion. Three scholarship programs will provide over $160,000 in tuition support to deserving students joining the upper school this fall.
The O'Neal School honored middle schoolers who've grown together for a decade, celebrating academic achievement and character that truly matter. Eight students received special recognition for completing their entire journey at the school from kindergarten through eighth grade.
When Brandon Simmons answered his door in Georgia, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stood waiting with a life-changing surprise. The 18-year-old, paralyzed after a devastating car crash doctors said he had just a 1% chance of surviving, stood up with his walker to greet his childhood hero.
A couple caught on camera during a Pacers game got an unexpected proposal offer from Shaquille O'Neal. Their witty response and genuine relationship sparked millions of smiles online.
When NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal offered to buy an engagement ring if a viral Pacers couple got engaged on live TV, they turned the tables with humor and grace. Grace and Michael showed millions that love happens on your own timeline, not on camera.
A 28-year-old city auditor is investing $25,000 of his own money to help high school graduates from his hometown afford college. Shaquille Alexander remembers how tough life can be without resources, and he's making sure future students have a better path.
A Glasgow physiotherapist who flew to Canada in 1974 with $300 and no job became the only Brit to win an NBA championship ring—six times over. At 74, Alex McKechnie is still revolutionizing how athletes recover from career-ending injuries.
Jordan Wilmore turned down basketball dreams to become a police officer in Kemah, Texas. The towering athlete would rather help his community than chase fame on the court.
Sheinelle Jones' children brought her to tears when they surprised her on-air to celebrate her debut book about motherhood. The book, dedicated to her three kids, was inspired by her late husband and grandmother.
Victor Wembanyama, 22, just delivered one of the most dominant playoff performances in NBA history, joining an elite club of just four players to achieve a rare statistical feat. The Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist's 39-point masterpiece led the Spurs to a crucial Game 3 victory.
After more than three decades behind the mic, beloved ESPN announcer Mark Jones received heartfelt tributes from basketball legends and colleagues during his final broadcast. The emotional sendoff celebrated a career spent bringing joy to millions of sports fans.
When Rebecca Kilburn couldn't find shoes to fit her 14-year-old son's size 23 feet, she reached out for help. What happened next changed everything for Eric and other teens facing the same struggle.
After missing his first five shots, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his final NBA game, transforming a difficult season into an unforgettable celebration. Ten years later, those who witnessed the legendary performance still can't believe what they saw.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King walked across the stage at 82 to receive her bachelor's degree, 65 years after first enrolling at Cal State LA. The first in her family to graduate college, she hopes her journey inspires others to pursue their dreams at any age.
A chance discovery involving frog eggs led to medications that transformed cystic fibrosis from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Dr. Mike Welsh just won biomedicine's highest honor for research that saved thousands of lives.
Piper was just a toddler when doctors said she wouldn't survive neuroblastoma, but an experimental treatment not only saved her life but is now helping other children beat cancer. At six years old, she's being recognized as a hero for participating in the clinical trial that changed everything.
When Codey Stow's kidneys began failing, his older brother Sajarn didn't hesitate to offer one of his own. The life-saving donation has brought the Australian siblings closer than ever.
Google just broke ground on what will become America's largest solar and battery storage project, and it's being built entirely with American-made steel and solar panels from Arkansas. The milestone proves domestic clean energy manufacturing isn't just possible—it's here.
A grassroots nonprofit in North Carolina has pulled more than 14,000 pounds of trash from local waterways using simple traps and an army of volunteers. The program turns everyday citizens into environmental heroes, one plastic bottle at a time.