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.
Mentor Guides Hoops Star to March Madness and Beyond
Weighing in at nearly 400 at age 13, Purdue University's Caleb Swanigan got off to a rough start, but his older brother made a call that changed his life.
Hall of Fame Baseball Broadcaster Vin Scully Calling It a Career
Here's our tribute to Vin Scully, long-time play-by-play man for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who calls his final game on October 2, 2016.
Florida State's Travis Rudolph Makes a New Friend
The Florida State player made an autistic student's day when he joined the boy for lunch in a middle-school cafeteria.
Rio 2016: 4 Inspiring Observations at the Olympics
From Olympic firsts to marriage proposals, here are 4 inspiring observations from a Guideposts staffer at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.
Guideposts Classics: Cathy Rigby on Overcoming Setbacks
In this story from June 1977, former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby shares how a lesson her mother taught her helped her deal with the vicissitudes of athletics—and of life.
Rio 2016: Boxing Star Claressa Shields Is Fighting for Her Dream
With one Olympic gold medal already under her belt, Shields is ready to make history at Rio. She shares why boxing makes her happy and how it has strengthened her faith.
Rio 2016: The Olympics Opening Ceremony
When a Guideposts staffer voluteered at the Olympics, she thought her work might keep her from seeing the Opening Ceremony. Discover what she saw behind the scenes.
The Inspiring Story of the Olympic Refugee Team
For the first time in history, the Olympics will have a team of refugees. Here's their inspiring story.
Rio 2016: It's Teen Gymnast Laurie Hernandez's Time To Shine
The youngest member of the U.S. women's gymnastic squad talks overcoming injury and becoming a role model.
The 5 Best Super Bowl Commercials
Here are five of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials throughout the years.
Rio 2016: Olympic Diver David Boudia On What's 'Greater Than Gold'
The gold-medal athlete shares how finding faith helped him gain perspective on life and his sport.
Rio 2016: A Mother's Pride in Her Olympian Son
Joanna Kovacs was mother, father and even coach to her shot-putting son, Joe. And now that he's made the U.S. Olympics squad, she'll be cheering him on from the stands in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio 2016: How Beach Volleyball Player Brooke Sweat Found Love on the Sand
The Olympian shares her dreams for Rio and how her husband introduced her to the sport.
Rio 2016: How Danell Leyva Is Continuing A Legacy
The U.S. gymnast, whose mother and stepfather fled Cuba, talks about the sacrifices his family made in order for him to fulfill his Olympic dream.
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