One of the week's most inspirational stories has nothing to do with politics
Florida man with Down Syndrome makes history
Chris Nikic probably doesn't want to hear you say you can't do something. The 21-year-old Special Olympics Florida athlete made history on Saturday evening by becoming the first person with Down Syndrome to finish a full-distance Ironman triathlon.
Sherry Wheelock the President & CEO of Special Olympics Florida: "Chris has become a hero to many athletes, fans and individuals across Florida and around the country. He is an inspiration to us all, and we couldn’t be prouder of his remarkable accomplishments.”
It would probably do us all a bit of good to remember this when it *seems* that something isn't possible.
Biden, Harris the election and sports
There is a strong connection between President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the world of sports. Here's how the election played out in sports over the last week.
- Deep roots exist between Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and the world of sports.
- The sports world reacted to Election Day.
- Nationals invite Joe Biden to throw out first pitch on Opening Day.
- Saints' Malcolm Jenkins buys food for election workers counting votes in Philadelphia.
- LeBron James celebrates Joe Biden's win with meme of block on Donald Trump, says he'll attend White House.
- Four ways Joe Biden's presidency could impact the world of sports.
- Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville wins election to US Senate.
- The 'Huntington Beach Bad Boy' is now a Huntington Beach city councilor-elect.
- Former Colts and OSU receiver Anthony Gonzalez wins reelection.
Must-read stories from week that was
- Friend of the Devil: Bill Walton brought the Boston Celtics to Grateful Dead shows 35 years ago.
- 'I guess that’s how my parents raised me': High school runner stops to help competitor at finish line of state finals.
- SEC love story: How a Tennessee fan and an Alabama fan got engaged during the rivalry game.
- Mahomes helps out: The Chiefs quarterback, through his foundation, helped pay for the costs of using Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium as a polling place.
- 'The Eyes of Texas': The University of Texas band will not perform during the Longhorns’ final two home games over an internal dispute about the school song.
- ESPN's married radio duo: She's an Indiana grad, he played basketball at Notre Dame.
- 'The world we live in makes me sad': Simone Biles responds to criticisms of Uber Eats ad she did with "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness.
- Toughest year of his life: Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns details mother's death after battle with COVID-19.
- 'It’s not something I can really X out of my life’: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory opens up on tackling anxiety.
- 'I promise I'll be back stronger': Washington Football Team QB Kyle Allen thanks fans for support after dislocating ankle vs. Giants.
Quick hits
- The Gold Glove Award winners have been announced.
- What some past Masters champions are saying about Tiger Woods.
- The legendary voice of Purdue basketball is retiring.
- Arizona community shaken by COVID-related death of high school assistant coach.
- How New York Giants' training staff may have saved life of player's wife.
- LeBron James calls for justice for friend's sister Ericka Weems in Akron: 'Need answers'.
Top-shelf advice from Reviewed.com
- 10 squat-proof leggings that can withstand any workout.
- I've spent hundreds on workout gear this year—these are my 10 favorite things.
- 50 things to keep yourself entertained when you're stuck at home
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