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July 10, 2011

Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Finds New Calling in Education

After nearly two decades of magic on the tennis court, Andre Agassi is ready to tackle his next big challenge: giving larger numbers of underprivileged children a chance to succeed through charter schools.  Read Full Post >

June 18, 2011

Kids' Lemonade Stand Forced to Relocate at U.S. Open

After setting up a lemonade stand a block away from the U.S. Open on Thursday, county officials forced the children to move their stand, citing traffic and safety concerns.  Read Full Post >

June 13, 2011

Interview: Teacher Bikes 5,000+ Miles for Phys. Ed.

In an interview with Schooled in Sports, Coach Cate discusses her journey, the importance of physical education in schools, and her thoughts about why phys. ed. teachers should be on Wheaties boxes.  Read Full Post >

June 11, 2011

Michael Vick Surprises Two H.S. Grads With $5,000 Scholarships

After giving a graduation speech for a group of Philadelphia schools for troubled youths on Friday night, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick stunned two of the graduates with $5,000 college scholarships.  Read Full Post >

June 09, 2011

Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat Dedicate New Learning Centers

As part of the NBA Cares community outreach program, members of both teams attended the dedication ceremonies of two schools' new Learn & Play Centers.  Read Full Post >

June 05, 2011

NBA's Anthony Tolliver to Hold Hoops Clinic for Joplin Youths

Anthony Tolliver of the Minnesota Timberwolves plans on hosting a basketball clinic this week for Joplin youths affected by the recent tornado.  Read Full Post >

May 17, 2011

Foundation Seeks to Honor Deceased Athlete by Promoting Safety Laws

The family of Wes Leonard, who died of cardiac arrest during a basketball game, has banded together to create a foundation for promoting student-athlete safety in his honor.  Read Full Post >

May 02, 2011

Tornado-Ravaged Town Unites Around High School Sports

The town of Tushka, Oklahoma, turned to high school baseball and softball to return to normalcy after a tornado recently destroyed much of their town.  Read Full Post >

April 27, 2011

Bill Clinton Helping Launch Mexican Youth-Soccer Program

Former President Bill Clinton announced a partnership with Mexican mogul Carlos Slim on a youth sports project in Mexico intended to draw 900 teenagers and young adults back to school.  Read Full Post >

April 22, 2011

NBA's Chris Paul Honors H.S. Player Following in His Footsteps

NBA star Chris Paul reached out to a high school basketball player who honored his recently deceased mother during a game and treated him to an NBA playoffs game.  Read Full Post >

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