Olympians Were 'Superstars' In ABC Sports Show
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Senior Cory Weissman (center) of Gettysburg College, takes his second free-throw shot in a Division III Centennial Conference game against Washington College.
When There's More To Winning Than Winning
()Cory Weissman didn't get a chance to play much basketball before suffering a stroke during his freshman year at Gettysburg College. But as a senior, for at least one game, the ball was in his court.
As Ivies Boost Financial Aid, Teams Up Their Game()
February 17, 2012 WBURThe men's basketball team at Jeremy Lin's alma mater, Harvard University, is making its mark on the national scene — and benefiting from powerful Ivy League recruiting tools: a stellar academic reputation and a big increase in financial aid.
The Two-Way
Gary Carter, Hall Of Famer And Mets Hero, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 57()
February 16, 2012 Gary Carter, the former Major League Baseball catcher who helped the New York Mets win the 1986 World Series, has died of brain cancer at 57. In a career split between the Mets and the Montreal Expos, Carter was chosen for 11 All Star teams.
Knicks Star Jeremy Lin Captures Big Apple's Heart()
February 16, 2012 The point guard was an unknown bench warmer for the New York Knicks until a few weeks ago. But after a series of breakout performances, the Taiwanese-American Harvard graduate is the toast of the town.
Asia
American-Born 'Linderella' Is The Pride Of China()
February 15, 2012 Basketball fans in China are rooting for Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks' star point guard, as one of their own. But Lin, whose parents are originally from Taiwan, was born and bred in the U.S. — unlike the Chinese NBA star Yao Ming, with whom he is often compared.
The Two-Way
108 Years Since Women Last Boxed In The Olympics, They Prepare A Return()
February 15, 2012 A resort in Spokane, Wash., is hosting Olympic trials for women's boxing. The last time women boxed in the Olympics, it was a "display event." But this year, it'll count.
Sweetness And Light
Looking For Lin In All The Wrong Places()
February 15, 2012 Why are the so-called experts are always looking in the same places? Frank Deford wonders how many talented athletes like Jeremy Lin have been overlooked because of stereotyping.
