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A beloved Nigerian football hero who led his nation to victory as both player and coach will be immortalized on a national monument. Stephen Keshi's name joins 69 other sports legends on Nigeria's Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame this July.
Before his final Late Show episode aired, Stephen Colbert's 2015 commencement speech resurfaces with timeless wisdom on embracing uncertainty. His words about letting go of who we've been to become who we need to be hit differently today.
Underdog Stephen Bunting delivered a stunning performance to win Premier League Darts Night Four in Belfast, defeating defending champion Luke Humphries and whitewashing Jonny Clayton on his way to glory. The emotional victory marks a remarkable comeback for "The Bullet," who credits last year's losing streak with teaching him the resilience that powered his 6-2 final win.
Ron Blake was seconds away from ending his life when a laugh changed everything. Now he's racing to meet Stephen Colbert before The Late Show ends in May.
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is battling stage 4 colorectal cancer and speaking openly about how the diagnosis completely changed his views on mental health. The athlete who once dismissed mental health awareness now encourages everyone struggling to speak up and seek support.
Forty volunteers from nine local organizations rolled up their sleeves to transform five nonprofits across Stephens County in one powerful morning. From painting museums to planting gardens, this annual Day of Caring shows how communities thrive when neighbors help neighbors.
After two decades and 3,000 episodes, comedian Stephen Colbert's career proved that speaking truth with humor can inspire millions. His shows championed facts over feelings, leaving a lasting mark on political comedy.
A 103-year-old Indian voter arrived by wheelchair to cast his ballot in person, saying it brought him joy. Despite officials offering to collect votes from seniors at home, many elderly citizens chose to visit polling stations themselves.
A Maryland high school lacrosse team made history by winning their first state championship, defeating the same team that beat them in last year's final. The Seahawks dominated 8-4 in a sweet redemption story.
A winning bid of $9 million for lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry just turned into $27 million for two charities helping kids and families in need. Thanks to Buffett's matching pledge, organizations fighting poverty and childhood hunger are getting an unexpected triple windfall.
Stephen Colbert is turning the end of "The Late Show" into something beautiful: over $1 million raised for World Central Kitchen through T-shirts and prop auctions. In just two weeks, fans bought more than 33,000 commemorative shirts to support the hunger relief charity founded by chef José Andrés.
Stephen Colbert closed 11 years of late-night television with music, laughter, and a touching gift from Paul McCartney. The emotional finale brought together comedy legends and ended with a Beatles tribute in the same studio where the band debuted 62 years ago.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney gave Stephen Colbert's 11-season Late Show run a musical sendoff with a surprise appearance and heartfelt conversation. The emotional finale brought together comedy legends and ended with McCartney and Colbert singing "Hello, Goodbye" together.
In a full-circle moment 62 years in the making, Paul McCartney returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater to close Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episode. The Beatles legend who helped launch the British Invasion on that very stage in 1964 got the ceremonial honor of turning out the lights.
After Stephen Colbert's hour-long parody on a Michigan public access show exploded online, CBS reversed its copyright claims and let the internet have its fun. The deadpan comedy special, filmed just 23 hours after Colbert left The Late Show, showcased his signature wit on the humblest stage imaginable.
Columbus, Mississippi residents gathered at the Riverwalk for the return of the Mayor's Unity Celebration, a free community event connecting citizens with city leaders. Mayor Stephen Jones revived the annual tradition to give back, inform, and celebrate the city's progress.
Canada's cross-country ski team is having their best Olympic performance in years, with newcomers Tom Stephen and Alison Mackie both finishing top 10 in their first Games. The 23-year-old Stephen placed ninth in the men's 10km freestyle, a remarkable achievement for an athlete who's never cracked the top 20 in World Cup competition.
Stephen Wiltshire can look at a city skyline once and recreate it in stunning detail from memory alone. Diagnosed with autism at age 3, he turned his remarkable visual memory into a celebrated career capturing the world's most famous cityscapes.
Stephen McGuire, who won gold in Boccia at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, is hosting a free event in Falkirk on March 28 for people living with muscle wasting conditions. The 41-year-old athlete, who became a full-time wheelchair user at 14, will share his journey from diagnosis to becoming a 20-year veteran of Team GB.
Two of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes will lead Team USA into the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, chosen by their fellow competitors. Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens bring 11 Paralympic medals and decades of inspiration to the honor.
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