Good Sports: Celebrating moms, no-hitters, redemption and more. Our most uplifting stories from last month.
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Every month we'll bring you the most heartwarming stories, the goofiest stories, and the stories you absolutely just have to read.
Let's dive in:
- No reason to flip out: Team USA athletes reveal the crazy ways they’ve trained for the Olympics during COVID-19.
- Remembering 'The Handshake of the Century': Jackie Robinson's post-home run handshake with white teammate George Shuba in 1946 was a significant moment in his journey to MLB.
- 'A movie waiting to happen': After 12 years spent kicking around the minors, the Braves' Sean Kazmar Jr. returned to a big league lineup.
- No-hitters galore!: Less than a week after Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter of 2021, the White Sox's Carlos Rodon was nearly perfect in recording the season's second no-no. The Orioles' John Means was also nearly perfect in recording his team's first individual no-hitter in 52 years. Two days after that, the Reds' Wade Miley recorded a no-hitter – thanks to inspiration from his son.
- 'It was a calling': Deion Sanders a.k.a. "Coach Prime," sees his role at Jackson State as more than just coaching.
- Curry family doing incredible work: The "Eat. Learn. Play." foundation of Stephen and Ayesha Curry has served 16 million meals to families in Oakland.
- 'I get no respect': Brian Jordan is the forgotten two-sport star.
- KO: Social media star Jake Paul knocked out former MMA fighter Ben Askren in their highly-publicized boxing match.
- 'You don’t belong here': Racism in youth hockey league shows hurdles facing Black players.
- Take a bow: Alex Smith is calling it a career, but his incredible return to football was a reminder of why sports are so powerful.
- 'It is my job to give back': New Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris returned to the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program as one of its greatest success stories, coming home to a draft party held in his honor.
- Standing alone: San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau broke Gordie Howe's NHL record for games played.
- 'I'm a firm believer in UFOs and Sasquatch': Browns QB Baker Mayfield believes.
- Emotional return: T.J. Oshie recorded his first hat trick since 2017 in his first game back in the Washington Capitals' lineup following the death of his father.
- 'I'll kill you': Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul scrap after YouTube star swipes former boxing champ's hat.
We celebrated Mother's Day in May, of course. Here are some emotional selections dedicated to moms.
- Jalen Rose broke into tears while honoring his mother on 'NBA Countdown'.
- Karl-Anthony Towns shares an emotional Mother’s Day moment with father in wake of his mother’s death.
- Atlanta Braves star Freddie Freeman comes through with home run for wife on Mother's Day.
Quick hits
- After man recognizes but is unable to name Lamar Jackson, Ravens QB pays him $100 anyway.
- The story of WNBA star Breanna Stewart proposing to Marta Xargay is simply wonderful.
- Former MLB manager Bobby Valentine is running for mayor in his hometown.
- An 18-season NHL veteran shared an emotional hug with his parents upon the conclusion of his career.
- Drew Robinson makes Giants' Triple-A roster year after losing eye in suicide attempt.
Must-see videos
- NBA player wows 94-year-old superfan with surprise.
- Dog wins high school relay race by accident. Wait, what?
- NFL player fulfills promise to grandma.
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