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  • Minter's Message to Kids: Dream Big

    Minter's Message to Kids: Dream Big Video

    When Mike Minter was a child, he had several big dreams: play for the University of Nebraska and play in the Super Bowl, among others. He accomplished both of those, winning two national titles with the Cornhuskers and playing in the Super Bowl with the Panthers. Now Minter is retired and... more

  • Video Vault: Greensboro Hornets' Derek Jeter

    Video Vault: Greensboro Hornets' Derek Jeter Video

    In 1993, a young shortstop named Derek Jeter was playing in the Yankees farm system for the Greensboro Hornets. Even then, you could tell he was going to be a star. Sixteen years later, Jeter is on the verge of winning his fifth World Series title with the Yankees. more

  • RCR Celebrates 40 Years of Racing

    RCR Celebrates 40 Years of Racing Video

    Richard Childress Racing celebrated its 40th anniversary Thursday, a significant milestone for Childress, who was once a struggling driver but became a winning car owner and businessman. more

  • UNCG's Lopez Shows Courage in Comeback

    UNCG's Lopez Shows Courage in Comeback Video

    Playing a sport in college and maintaining good grades is tough enough, but now throw in a major injury and being diagnosed with a life-changing disease. That's the story of UNCG's Lauren Lopez, a senior soccer player who has now been nominated for a major national award. more

  • 1st NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Includes Petty, Earnhardt

    1st NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Includes Petty, Earnhardt

    NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. headlined the five inductees into the first class of the Hall of Fame, a group that drew mixed reactions to the inclusion of France's son instead of driver David Pearson. more