Showing posts with label spirit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spirit. Show all posts

Saturday, May 28, 2016

From a Middling Infielder to a Kindred Spirit

From a Middling Infielder to a Kindred Spirit


Forty-five years later, a fan of Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson reflects on what made an 11-year-old boy want a lifetime .236 hitter at his bat mitzvah.


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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Abigail Kopf"s spirit guides her in recovery

Abigail Kopf’s spirit guides her in recovery





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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Motivated by the Spirit of Chris Hondros

Motivated by the Spirit of Chris Hondros


Bryan Denton, who was transformed by his coverage of the Libyan conflict, has been named the recipient of an award honoring his fallen comrade, the photographer Chris Hondros.


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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Spirit of Shankly: Ghost village that bred footballers

Spirit of Shankly: Ghost village that bred footballers





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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Leicester City’s ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Is Spreading

Leicester City’s ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Is Spreading


Danny Willett’s victory in the Masters is like the improbable rise of Leicester City and Northampton Town in English soccer.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Walking Together for Health and Spirit

Walking Together for Health and Spirit


A network of women, most of whom are African-American, are re-defining the health benefits of walking; more than just exercise and weight loss, they find joy and self-confidence when they organize in groups.


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Friday, October 2, 2015

School Spirit May Be Metaphysical for South Korean Baseball Players

School Spirit May Be Metaphysical for South Korean Baseball Players


There seems to be a rare energy at Gwangju Jeil High School, which has produced four of the 16 Korea natives to play in the majors, including the Pirates’ Jung Ho Kang.










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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Notre Dame Leprechaun Job Requirement: Fiery Spirit, if Not Beard

Notre Dame Leprechaun Job Requirement: Fiery Spirit, if Not Beard


Notre Dame’s leprechaun mascot, one of the few college football mascots that does not have a mask, must be unflappable and pass a challenging audition.


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