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Mom who lost 100 pounds and became a champion powerlifter shares her tip to make a change

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tamara Walcott, a 38-year-old mother of two from Columbia, Maryland, said that if anyone had told her five years ago she'd be a world champion powerlifter, she would have laughed.This year, Walcott won the title for the heaviest raw deadlift in... Read More.

‘American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts’ honors NYC’s champion of the arts

Friday, June 3 by ABC News

As part of its American Masters series, PBS debuts Joe Papp in Five Acts -- which examines the groundbreaking career of producer/director Joe Papp, who founded Manhattan's famed Shakespeare in the Park festival and The Public Theater. He went on to produce signature Broadway... Read More.

Teen wrestler born without legs becomes state champion in Virginia

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Virginia high school wrestler is proving that any dream is achievable through hard work and dedication.Adonis Lattimore, 17, was born without a right leg, a partial left leg and only one fully functioning arm. Despite doubts from his peers throughout... Read More.

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez under arrest for attempted murder

Tuesday, March 1 by ABC News

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was arrested Monday for attempted murder after a shooting in San Jose, California Monday.Police said one male gunshot victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities identified Velasquez as the shooter on... Read More.

Pete Alonso crowned Home Run Derby champion for second year in a row

Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has once again been crowned the winner of the Home Run Derby.The 26-year-old defended his title in Denver’s Coors Field Monday night, beating Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini in the final round of the... Read More.

Zach Johnson, 2015 Open Champion winner, test positive for COVID-19.

Monday, July 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Zach Johnson, the 2015 Open Championship winner, will miss this week's Open Championship after testing positive for COVID-19. Johnson announced the news on Twitter.pic.twitter.com/Qk9Osk3MbY — Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) July 12, 2021According to ESPN, Johnson a given rapid-test following the final... Read More.

NBA names five finalists for its Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

Friday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The NBA announced on Friday its five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.The contenders are: Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday... Read More.

Reigning MLS champion Columbus returns ‘Crew’ to official team name after fan backlash

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The reigning MLS champions, Columbus, are walking back some of their recent rebranding efforts, including the return of the word "Crew" to its official name and logo.The news comes after members of the front office met with representatives from several... Read More.

Former NBA champion Ben Wallace to be inducted in 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame

Saturday, May 15 by ABC News

(SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) -- Former NBA champion and four-time All-Star Ben Wallace is set to be inducted in the 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame according to an ESPN source. Wallace spent 17 years in the league, 9 of them with the Detroit Pistons. Wallace along... Read More.

NBA creates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

Thursday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The NBA has announced the creation of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.The award is named after the six-time NBA Champion and Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer.It will honor the NBA player who pursues social justice and upholds the league's decades-long... Read More.

Stories tagged with: champion

Mom who lost 100 pounds and became a champion powerlifter shares her tip to make a change

‘American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts’ honors NYC’s champion of the arts

Teen wrestler born without legs becomes state champion in Virginia

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez under arrest for attempted murder

Pete Alonso crowned Home Run Derby champion for second year in a row

Zach Johnson, 2015 Open Champion winner, test positive for COVID-19.

Reigning MLS champion Columbus returns ‘Crew’ to official team name after fan backlash

Former NBA champion Ben Wallace to be inducted in 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame

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