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The moving inspiration behind Procházka shaving his head

Jiří Procházka cut his signature "war braid" to show support for Ashly McGarity, a UFC fan who went viral last month as she began cancer chemotherapy.

ESPN - Jan. 17

‘We’re still alive’: England seek inspiration with Women’s Ashes slipping away

Heather Knight recalls 2023 series and similar deficit Kate Cross being prioritised for possible Test return Heather Knight says England face a battle to win the Ashes but urged her team to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Young cancer patient who inspired millions with viral Nebraska football touchdown dies at 19

A young cancer patient who inspired millions of college football fans in 2013 with a 69-yard springtime sprint in Nebraska has died of the disease, officials said Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

QB Matthew Sluka, who left UNLV over NIL dispute, signs with James Madison

His new school posted a graphic of Matthew Sluka draped in a royal purple robe with a crown atop his head to celebrate his transfer to the Dukes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports

It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Rams play inspired football in wake of wildfires, rout Vikings in wild-card round

With their home playoff game moved to Arizona due to deadly wildfires in L.A., the Rams sacked Sam Darnold nine times and put an end to Minnesota's season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Coco Gauff breaks down Marvel-inspired outfit after Australian Open win

The 20-year-old said she is a Marvel fanatic and wanted to bring a touch of superhero to the 2025 Grand Slam.

ESPN - Jan. 13

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

LOOK: Eagles' A.J. Brown addresses reading inspirational book on sidelines during wild-card game vs. Packers

The star wide receiver had a quiet day on the field

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Russell-inspired Bath cruise past 14-man Clermont

Bath breathe life into their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive bonus-point victory over 14-man Clermont Auvergne at the Rec.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Behind Miami's multi-million-dollar push for QB Carson Beck, who lands a top-tier NIL package to transfer

Beck's deal is less than his believed initial asking price but still among the highest-paid players in college football

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Carson Beck's reported $4 million NIL payment keeps changing the NFL game

If it's true that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will receive $4 million in NIL money to play for the University of Miami in 2025, numbers like that will get more and more high-end college ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense

Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Marcus Freeman offers inspiring message as first Black coach to reach college football national championship

Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Amazon Books editorial director shares top reads to inspire New Year's reset

Amazon Books' editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" with recommendations to help reset your life in January and become the best version of yourself in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave

With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has an NBA-inspired idea for how to celebrate wins in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings light a huge beam after wins and Butler thinks the A's should do the same

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

The NIL era is ending. It's a seismic shift, even for college's big powers

College football's more professionalized era arrives in July, and powerhouses like the four CFP semifinalists could lose their inherent advantages.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

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