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  World Series Showdown
Despite the painful arthritis in his elbow, Sandy Koufax pitched the 1965 Dodgers team to a World Series victory.

  Image   Play Outside!
Six new activities for summer fun.

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  Batter Up, Bailey!
It all begins when Bailey ties his shoes to the dugout bench. . . .

  Story of the Week Image   Full Count
A full count leads Bob to a surprising conclusion.

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  Stopping for Olympic Gold
Athlete John Woodruff makes history in Stopping for Olympic Gold.

  Story of the Week image   Hurdles
Bret gives Ryan a run for his money!

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  Against the Boards
The Eastside hockey team needs to win this game to get into the playoffs.

  Story of the Week Image   Fish for Benny, A
Joe learns the value of a stepbrother on a fishing trip.

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  Baseball, My Family, and Me
Andy longs for someone from his family to watch his games.

  Story of the Week Image   Tiebreaker
Ryan's adversary in the citywide tournament becomes his friend and doubles partner.

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  Swimming Lesson
A swim coach's advice saves the day during a scary boat trip.

  Story of the Week Image   Will Power
Caitlin has lost her sight but not her determination to be a championship swimmer.

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  Hand-Me-Down Dreams
Mikey's quick thinking saves the day during a terrible ice storm.

  Story of the Week Image   Had Enough Yet?
Danny works hard to improve his high jump.

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  Marc's Fairway
Marc's clubs are the talk of the tee. What makes them so special?

  Story of the Week Image   First Race
It's Mara's first dogsled race. Holly hopes Dad will understand if her sister doesn't win.

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  On Your Own
Top athletes offer advice on making the most of a loss.

  Story of the Week Image   José's Good Luck
José learns that teamwork is important in soccer and in family life.

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  Making a Splash
Blindness hasn't prevented record-breaking swimmer Kate Pavlacka from attaining her goals.

  Story of the Week Image   Winning Is Her Goal
To Mia Hamm, scoring goals isn’t as important as being a valuable member of the team.

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  Hoops
Hoops is a natural at basketball . . . but what about his education?

  Story of the Week Image   Knuckle Down That Taw!
Learn about the game of marbles; where it came from and how it's played.

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  Day I Caught Willie Cooper, The
It takes patience to catch a stealer like Willie Cooper.

  Story of the Week Image   One Good Turn
Jen knows what she needs to help her team win the swimming relay.

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  Staying Calm Under Pressure
When playing sports, it's important to relax and stay focused. (And have fun!)

  Story of the Week Image   Number 7 Jinx, The
What will it take for Mark to break the "jinx" on hole number 7?

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  Just Hang in There!
Will Josh ever learn to spot Lefty's curve ball?

  Story of the Week Image   Happily Ever After
Rowena's on a roll when she delivers a wedding cake right on time.

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  Silencing Stork
Perhaps the only way to cure Stork of his teasing is to beat him at his game--basketball.

  Story of the Week Image   Thought That Counted, The
Burt learns the value of a gift from the heart.

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  Playing for Liberty
With a dream and determination Rebecca Lobo achieved her goal of playing professional basketball.

  Story of the Week Image   Kick That Wasn't, The
Denny's tired from running her race. But the relay team needs her.

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  I Didn't Do It
Tony is accident prone and his mother isn't laughing.

  Story of the Week Image   Icing on the Cake
Will Marcie be able to get back on the balance beam after a nasty fall?

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  High Dive, The
A girl learns how great her older brother is as she tries to conquer the high dive

  Story of the Week Image   Going Up
Danny is talented at the high jump, just as his dad was.

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  Across the Estuary
A girl proves she can swim farther than she thinks.

  Story of the Week Image   Beanpole
Beanpole gets basketball tips and friendship from a girl named Ning.

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  Better Basketball
NBA all-stars Grant Hill and Kevin Johnson discuss ways for players to improve their performance.

  Story of the Week Image   Breaking the Surface
Reaching out to a friend can be hard.

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  Why We Don’t Go Fishing Anymore
Family fishing trips are fun--if you're not seasick.