In Their Own Words
Athlete Activism Against Police Violence Reminds Ken Shropshire Of '85's 'Sun City'
"If the prize is ending racism in America, that's not going to happen with one action," Professor Kenneth Shropshire says.
Christening An Antarctic-Bound Ship With 'The End Of The World'
Jill Heinerth and her colleagues set off to Antarctica. But there was a bad omen from the outset.
'The Cave Tried To Keep Us': The First-Ever Dive Inside An Iceberg
Jill Heinerth is one of the most accomplished cave divers in the world. But she and her crew were in danger when they explored Antarctica's B-15 iceberg.
How Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Helps One Lifelong Expos Fan Live In The Now
Abe Hefter looks back on a lifetime of baseball fandom — and two generations of Guerrero sluggers in Canada.
'Krazy George' And The Origin Of The Wave
'Krazy George' Henderson has been energizing crowds at sporting events for decades. And at an Oakland A's playoff game in 1981, he led the crowd in a cheer that is...
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IndyKids Journalists Interview 73-Year-Old Marathoner
Members of IndyKids, a social justice newspaper for and by kids, interview Jillian Lazaridis about her decades-long love of marathon running.
Tighe: 'Powerlifting Doesn't Care What I Look Like'
As a young adult, Colleen Tighe had an unhealthy relationship with exercise. But about a year ago, Colleen started lifting weights and learning about powerlifting.
The Battle Of The Sexes And A Scary Confrontation On The Alaskan Tundra
Janis Stoner was the only woman working as a land surveyor in Alaska when Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes. After the match, Stoner...
'No Freedom 'Til We're Equal': Heather Hardy Fights For Women's Boxing
Undefeated boxer Heather Hardy found her home after stepping into the ring for the first time. Now, she's fighting for gender equality in the sport.
Remembering Johnny MacDougall, One Ballpark At A Time
Johnny MacDougall's love for baseball began when he was just four months old. Eleven years later, his father, Dave, and brother, Tommy, are traveling to every ballpark in Major League...
Tom Meschery: The Most Interesting Man In The NBA
Tom Meschery played 10 seasons in the NBA. He led the league in personal fouls in 1962. His number 14 has been retired by the Golden State Warriors. But those...
Once Imprisoned For Providing Steroids, BALCO Founder Switches Sides
BALCO founder Victor Conte served time for providing performance-enhancing drugs to world-class athletes. More than a decade later, he considers himself to be a "very vocal anti-doping advocate."
Seeing Home: Baseball Broadcaster Ed Lucas Defies The Odds
"Baseball took my sight, but it also gave me a life," Ed Lucas says. Ed and his son, Chris, tell their story, In Their Own Words.
After Foul Ball Accident, Young Fan Turns Away From Baseball
Six-year-old James David was sitting in the first row at a Charlotte Knights game when a line drive foul ball hit him in the head. James' parents, Kristy and Eddie,...
Becoming Captain: Living A Dream In The Virgin Islands
In the summer of 2005, Coy Theobalt realized a dream more than 40 years old. He shares his adventures from the U.S. Virgin Islands, In His Own Words.
Maria Toorpakai: The Squash-Playing Daughter Of Waziristan
Born in the tribal region of Waziristan, Toorpakai was expected to stay home and prepare to be a wife and mother. Instead, she became Pakistan's best-ever female squash player. Toorpakai...
A Son's Passion And A Mother's Choice: Christoph And Kate Buhler
Parenting is about choices, and not all of those choices are easy. For the parents of a promising athlete, those decisions can become even more difficult. Kate Buhler and her...
Long After Leaving Home, A Superfan's Daughter Discovers Her Love Of Sports
Growing up with a superfan father, Liz MacDonald wanted nothing to do with sports. As an adult, she's finally beginning to understand her father's obsession.
After Recovering For Sochi, Pucci Retires From Hockey To Study The Brain
Josephine Pucci's path to the Sochi Olympics was almost derailed by concussions. Now, the former hockey standout is researching the brain and applying to medical school.
Remembering Johnny MacDougall, One Ballpark At A Time
Johnny MacDougall's love for baseball began when he was just four months old. Ten years later, his father, Dave, and brother, Tommy, are traveling to every ballpark in Major League...