Stories About Sports

Inspiring sports stories are about so much more than winning a game. The best sports stories highlight courage, teamwork, perseverance, and resilience. When undertaken with grace, humility, and skill, sports can be a source of uplift and joy.

Little League coach Allen Truman was one mentor who inspired Tony Dungy to lead.

Tony Dungy: When Mentors Mold the Man

By Tony Dungy9 min read

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy has been blessed throughout his life with wise men of strong faith to keep him focused and thinking positively.

Mike Emrick’s Most Inspirational Sports Memories

Watch long-time New Jersey Devils announcer Mike Emrick talk about the most inspiring moments in his career!

The Perfect Game

By Peggy Lindsey8 min read

The grandmother of Oakland A’s pitcher, Dallas Braden, tells the inspiring story of her grandson’s perfect game.

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Mike Emrick on Norman Vincent Peale

Hockey announcer talks about how the founder of positive thinking influenced his life.

Coaching from Heaven

By Ron Berler3 min read

College basketball coach Scott Lang inspired his team, off and on the court.

A black and white photo of Bob Cousy in action.

He Struggled with Addiction, Then Found Strength in His Hero

By Ken H.2 min read

A man struggling with alcoholism finds the motivation to change from his hero, NBA Hall of Famer Bob Cousy.

Nan Wooden, in her father's office at UCLA

Faith, Love and Basketball

By Nan Wooden6 min read

John Wooden was arguably the greatest basketball coach of all time. He was pretty good at faith and family life too.

Can Leading a Double Life Be Inspiring?

By Ron Berler2 min read

Kent Koch thinks so. He’s the nation’s first active NCAA athlete to serve as a town mayor.

This Olympian is an Ultimate Survivor

By Rulon Gardner8 min read

No, I’m not indestructible. I don’t believe I have nine lives. But there was that moment in the water when I knew what I was meant to do. Fight to survive.