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Frank Hall, American Hero Frank Hall, American Hero

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June 24, 2013

Frank Hall, American Hero

In 2012 a beloved football assistant faced down a killer in the midst of a school shooting. His courage that day saved lives. Do you remember Chardon, Ohio?

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Boy II Man Boy II Man

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April 24, 2000

Boy II Man

Erstwhile teen hot dog Kobe Bryant has grown into a consummate team player. At 21, he has recognized how many ways he can leave his imprint on a game.

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'Twas The Fight Before Christmas 'Twas The Fight Before Christmas

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Dec. 27, 1999

'Twas The Fight Before Christmas

The best Christmas story is about a boxing match. Bill Brennan took on a dying Billy Miske as he tried to stay on his feet long enough to win a $2,400 purse.

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Next Stop: Greatness Next Stop: Greatness

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Nov. 10, 2003

Next Stop: Greatness

Take it from Wayne Gretzky. The player with the best chance to break his scoring records is Sidney Crosby, a 16-year-old center in Quebec juniors

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Bringing Up Junior Bringing Up Junior

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May 07, 1990

Bringing Up Junior

Young Ken Griffey Jr., son of a baseball star, is already the kind of player that candy bars are named after

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An Unfolding Tragedy An Unfolding Tragedy

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Aug. 14, 1978

An Unfolding Tragedy

Football is headed toward a crisis, one that is epitomized by the helmet, which is both a barbarous weapon and inadequate protection

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The Rabbit Hunter The Rabbit Hunter

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Jan. 26, 1981

The Rabbit Hunter

Bobby Knight may be tremendously successful on the court, but off it, Indiana's controversial basketball coach often stalks the insignificant

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