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Over a decade ago, things did not look good for former NFL player Trent Shelton. He had grown up with a dream to play in the NFL but in 2007 he remained undrafted, despite being a promising wide receiver at Baylor University. He signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts but a series…

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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was featured on ESPN’s “My Wish” series, where he granted a wish to 12-year-old Myka Eilers. Myka was diagnosed with pulmonary stenosis which required two open heart surgeries while she was still just an infant. Eilers has been thriving despite the possibility of more surgeries and complications down the line.…

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Baseball legend Jackie Robinson received a Hollywood-level tribute from fans of his former team last Tuesday. Before the MLB All-Star Game at Dodgers Stadium, actor Denzel Washington remembered Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, on the 75th anniversary of his inaugural season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Washington pointed out where Robinson’s MLB career began:…

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  8-year-old Cooper Roberts continues his recovery at the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital. Cooper was one of the dozens hurt during the July 4th parade shooting in Highland Park, IL. Seven people were also killed, with the shooter being taken into custody. Cooper’s mother, Keely Roberts, and twin brother Luke were also injured…

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