Sports give a unique window into the human condition. The view can be as beautiful as a west coast sunset, and at times uglier than a frothing warthog. This year three incredible stories have inspired me and made me proud to be a sports enthusiast!
1) Central Washington softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace carrying Western Oregon opponent Sara Tucholsky around the bases goes beyond polite sportsmanship and teaches us all the spirit in which the game of life should be played by all of us.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/columns/story?columnist=hays_graham&id=3372631
2) Ron Hunter, head mens basketball coach at IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis- or "ooey pooey" for short!) and his efforts to send shoes to countries in need through Samaritan's Feet. A planned trip to Nigeria ended sidetracked by the state department, but they will deliver shoes to Peru after he coached a game barefoot to rais awareness.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3500924
3) Austin Gutwein, an average basketball player, but one whose simple idea of shooting free throws has impacted the lives of orphans in Africa. Check out the link to learn more!
check out www.hoopsofhope.org
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