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Challis' Message Continues To Inspire


Those who have been following the story of John Challis in the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette shouldn't be surprised that he's taking the country by storm. The Freedom High School (Pa.) senior, who has terminal cancer, was invited to attend Game 2 of the NHL playoff series between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mellon Arena, and even got to hang out with Mario Lemieux in his suite, along with Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. More »

3:00 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By rickchand
5,306 views, 57 comments

Latest by francois_leroux_speedskater: Just wanted to chime in as a 'Burgher and say that this is a great (though very sad story) and the guy that wrote the original one (Mike White) is the kind of guy that gets a bad rep because more »

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Tom Brady Has A Wonder Woman Fetish

So Tom Brady wants his girlfriend to dress up as Wonder Woman? Who doesn't? Just be thankful he didn't say Aqua Boy. According to a gossip column in the Boston Globe, Gisele Bundchen revealed that Brady has a bit of a Wonder Woman fixation. Translation: If someone is thinking of making a Wonder Woman movie — ha! What a screwy notion! — she wants to be on the short list. More »

2:20 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By rickchand
6,499 views, 56 comments

In Brief

Perfect Game


One of John Challis' final wishes was to get to bat in a high school baseball game. Challis, an 18-year-old senior at Freedom High School in Pennsylvania, is dying of cancer. Doctors say he might have as little as two months to live. But on April 14 he got his wish; getting an at-bat in a league game. And despite barely being able to run due to the effects of the disease, Challis got a single, and made it to first. Opposing players all take off their gloves and give him an ovation. And if that little story lifted your spirits in any way; made you a little less cynical or cranky or worn, well, he'll take it. More »

5:30 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By rickchand
11,932 views, 52 comments

Latest by Nacho Friendly: the wrong kid died!!! more »

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Leonard Davis Gives A Damn About Your Horse

It's the biggest time of the year in horse racing, and you know what that means: total disregard for the health of animals while the rest of us drink bourbon and gamble. But not for Cowboys offensive lineman Leonard Davis. Davis is an equine hero. More »

1:30 PM on Sat May 19 2007
By mjdeadspin
2,611 views, 23 comments