Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
31 results for "zac lomax"
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Country star Zac Brown surprised 35,000 fans at Boston's Fenway Park with free cruises for two, totaling over $40 million in what's being called the largest audience gift in live entertainment history. The generous gesture honors the late Jimmy Buffett and celebrates fans who've supported the band through 15 consecutive sold-out shows at the stadium.
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax rejected a lucrative offer from Irish club Munster, choosing family and national pride over riches. His decision to stay in New Zealand through 2029 bucks the trend of players leaving for overseas paychecks.
Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen arrived at spring training 40 pounds heavier and completely sober after battling substance abuse for three years. The 24-year-old outfielder spent his offseason in a recovery program, getting baptized, and rebuilding his life with help from his high school coach.
When his mother lost consciousness while driving at highway speed, Zac Howells grabbed the wheel, steered to safety, and calmly guided emergency responders to their location. The 12-year-old's quick thinking prevented what could have been a tragic crash on a busy English highway.
Queensland is celebrating its first ever Dinosaur Week, bringing together the Australian state's world-class fossil sites into one epic tourism experience. British paleontologist Dr. Dean Lomax traveled 40,000 kilometers to headline the weeklong celebration of prehistoric discoveries.
A new screen reader breakthrough in Microsoft MakeCode means 40,000 blind and visually impaired children in the UK can finally participate in coding classes with their peers. Fourteen-year-old Zac Herbert can now create his own "masterpiece" without needing sighted help.
When Zac Gallen's agent texted him mid-golf game with good news, the pitcher knew he was finally coming home to Arizona. The star player turned down bigger offers to stay with the Diamondbacks, even accepting deferred payment to make it happen.
A 13-year-old from Lehi, Utah, spent his entire summer designing and building a custom wheelchair for a 21-month-old girl. Zac Waters combined his passion for 3D printing with his desire to help others, creating something that will change a family's life.
All Blacks prop Pasilio Tosi traded the rugby field for a Sydney concert stage, performing with New Zealand's biggest band despite admitting he was more nervous than before any game. The 27-year-old is now celebrating his 50th game for the Hurricanes after rising from club rugby player to international starter.
A 13-year-old boy dedicated his entire summer to creating a wheelchair for a toddler whose family couldn't afford one. His story represents over 1,000 volunteers worldwide using 3D printing to change lives.
A New Zealand football club just punched their ticket to the world stage. Auckland FC's 1-0 semifinal victory earned them a spot at FIFA's Intercontinental Cup, where they'll face some of the planet's best teams.
A disabled veterans organization in Albert Lea, Minnesota, presented an American flag to a local care facility, honoring both residents and staff who served. The gift connects generations of service members in a heartwarming community gesture.
The Arizona Cardinals ended their coaching search by hiring Mike LaFleur, bringing fresh NFC West expertise and a proven coaching pedigree to the team. After a challenging hiring process, the franchise lands a young coach with direct connections to successful programs.
Indiana University defeated Miami to claim its first-ever football national championship, sending the town of Bloomington into joyful chaos. Fans lined up for hours to buy merchandise while students celebrated until 4 a.m., making Tuesday morning classes optional for many exhausted Hoosiers.
Jacky Hudson, a 75-year-old great-grandmother from Australia, will compete in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July. The vision-impaired athlete never played sports growing up but discovered her talent after retirement.
Rising surfing champion Ruby Berry is conquering massive waves off Western Australia's wild coastline, inspiring her small coastal town while chasing her dream of becoming a world champion. The teen prodigy learned to surf by watching her dad tackle the ocean's biggest challenges.
A Cincinnati artist who beat stage four cancer created a moving tribute portrait for a journalist who supported him through his journey, not knowing she was fighting her own battle. The heartfelt gesture is helping a news station heal after losing their beloved colleague.
Say goodbye to the dreaded clipboard at your doctor's office. Hundreds of health tech companies just completed an eight-month federal initiative to make your medical records truly portable.
A sprinting superstar in Hong Kong just won his 18th consecutive race, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. Ka Ying Rising's incredible streak has lasted 742 days without a single loss.
Showing 20 of 31