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After a controversial selection and disciplinary struggles, rugby player Mikey Lewis scored two tries off the bench and now has a shot at redemption in England's must-win match. The 25-year-old's journey from troublemaker to potential hero shows how second chances can transform careers.
A music promoter bought a damaged vinyl record for four dollars at a thrift store and spent a decade tracking down the band and releasing their lost 1960s album. Now Norman Roth and The Glass Cage are sharing their music with the world for the first time in nearly six decades.
When a beloved 45-year-old theater company needed a new home, over 100 volunteers stepped up to transform an old Masonic Temple into a black box theater in just months. The diverse crew included everyone from retired military to court-ordered volunteers who fell in love with the project.
Ray Vallee III lost his scholarship, home, and hope to addiction. Now he's on staff at Augusta's HFGC Recovery Network, guiding others through the same darkness he survived.
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconnected with his parents and brothers after a decade-long estrangement, with his wife Brittani playing a key role in healing old wounds. The family recently gathered together at a Steelers game, marking a public celebration of their renewed bond.
Two PhD candidates are among 36 prison inmates in Lagos who just enrolled in university courses, proving it's never too late for a fresh start. The matriculation ceremony marks a growing partnership bringing higher education directly into Nigerian correctional facilities.
After four decades apart, Fatai Okoya wrote an open letter asking his father, Nigerian billionaire Razaq Okoya, for a chance to rebuild their relationship. The heartfelt appeal has touched thousands online as a reminder that it's never too late to reach out.
After a glass table accident forced 18 months of recovery, Delhi banker Shradha Gupta rediscovered her love for mountains at 38. Three years later, she stood on top of Mount Everest.
Anthony Joshua faced 10 years in prison at 18, but boxing gave him a second chance. His transformation led to Olympic gold at London 2012 and a world championship career.
After building one of women's football's greatest dynasties, Paul Green discovered his 19 championship medals stuffed in a box beneath his bed. Now he's ready to build something special again in San Francisco.
After surviving 22 stab wounds, Erin Hume is now thriving at Arizona State University with new goals and a message of hope for others in dangerous relationships. Her attacker received 15 years in prison as she reclaims her future.
Kaleb Geiger traded his dream of playing for the Colorado Rockies for professional rugby after being recruited in a bar. Now with 74 Major League Rugby appearances and three championships, he's aiming to represent Team USA at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.