Sports

Pistol Pete Maravich

This is about one of the greatest Basketball Players of all time.

With a mop of brown hair and his trademark floppy socks, “Pistol Pete” Maravich didn’t necessarily look the part of a court magician. But, he was born to play basketball. His between-the-legs dribbles, artistic assists that others could only dream of, and long-distant shooting created a basketball showtime that was as entertaining as it was productive.

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Hoop Dream Comes True

Autistic Team Manager Makes Hoop Dream Come True High School Senior Scores 20 Points in Waning Moments of His Only Game — By Ben Dobbin, AP GREECE, N.Y. (Feb. 24) – Jason McElwain had done everything he was asked to do for the Greece Athena High School basketball team – …

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Heart of a Student Athlete

Karl Mecklenburg signing autograph

by Karl MecklenburgÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

There is no easy or typical path to NFL stardom. Each individual must find their own strength and motivation as they overcome the odds and the obstacles that stand in their way. Along the way I learned the universal unchanging keys to success that allowed me to thrive in the competitive world of professional football and in my present profession as a motivational speaker and author.

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Falling for Richt

Coach Mark Richt

By Mark Bradley - Staff Writer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
(published October 25, 2001)

University of Georgia fans and administrators love their new coach, especially after beating Tennessee.

Athens -- Mark Richt has won five games and is on his second honeymoon. Predisposed to like any new coach, Georgia fans have swooned over this one.

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The Greatest Hitter

Author Unknown A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. “Strike One!” …

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