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Daphne Community Donates $20K to Help Family of Boy Recovering From Brain Tumor
June 2, 2023
“Knowing that we had an impact and were able to let them know they’re supported, it meant more than the world to us,” A Daphne community is helping support the family of a boy recovering from a brain tumor. Greyson Cushman, 6, continues to recover from surgery to remove a brain tumor, but members of […]
Young Star Stuns Novak Djokovic With Brilliant Act of Sportsmanship
June 2, 2023
After a Djokovic first serve was called out, Fritz conceded the point knowing it had clipped the line, not even bothering to tell Djokovic to use hawk-eye. Novak Djokovic has again made light work of Taylor Fritz on clay, winning 6-4 6-2 to move into the third round at the Madrid Open. The World No.1 […]
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A Lesson in Sportsmanship: 12-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Hits ‘Home Run’
June 2, 2023
The outcome of the game will be forgotten. The moment it created will live forever Playing sports is about more than just winning and losing. Good sportsmanship can be a lifelong lesson: A lesson that some youngsters in New Jersey carried out perfectly for a 12-year-old with Down syndrome. Benji Fei, his brother, Dylan, and […]
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How to Not Get Sucked into Youth Sports Negativity
June 2, 2023
Negativity is a powerful force; it’s not easy to keep from getting sucked into it. Parents, let’s start a positive movement in youth sports that eclipses the negativity. Have you ever sat in the stands watching your child play, when you start hearing the parents next to you complain about the coach, their child’s playing […]
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Baseball Has the Magic to Refine Us Through Sportsmanship, Hard Work
June 2, 2023
It’s the magic that keeps young men playing, young girls watching, and old folks remembering. Good sportsmanship is a virtue. Like most virtues, it requires a certain amount of self-restraint. A good sport forgoes instant gratification for that which is more lasting. A good sport sacrifices personal glory for that which sustains the team. Perhaps […]
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Special Olympics Help Bring Community Together
June 2, 2023
“We are grateful for the support of so many. It’s like we always say, a strong school system helps create a stronger community.” There was unity, community, and great sportsmanship on full display when the St. Bernard Parish School Board hosted its annual Special Olympic Games at Chalmette High School’s Bobby Nuss Stadium. Nearly 180 […]
NFL Alumni Help Raise Funds for Youth Football Program
June 2, 2023
“Nothing beats failure but to try. If you keep on trying, you keep on preparing, eventually you’re going to crack that ceiling. It’s going to happen for you.” The Northern Illinois Spartans youth football program is set to debut in the fall. To help with the costs to fund the program, the team raised money […]
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Youth Baseball Team Plays for Heroes Wounded in Battle
June 2, 2023
Proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit For The Warriors Foundation and their veteran activities throughout the year. On Sunday, March 10, 2019, the North Georgia Ambush Baseball team will host the inaugural “Win for the Warriors” baseball tournament, benefiting the For The Warriors Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist disabled military […]
Youth Football Player Who Survived Bus Crash Still Dreaming of Playing
June 2, 2023
It’s the dream Austin says he wants to keep pursuing, and it’s Brighton Middle School that keeps him aiming for the stars. It’s been almost three months since a charter school bus carrying a Memphis youth football team crashed in Arkansas, killing one player and injuring more. Now one seventh grader who was on that bus is […]
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Keep Sports Chatter Positive From the Stands
June 2, 2023
Parents who shout and cheer for all the children set a great example for the kids I met her. I wasn’t looking forward to it, but I knew eventually I would meet her — that crazy youth sports mom acting immature and unsportsmanlike in the stands. I have seen others. Those who yell at the […]
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