The impact role models have on our youth is in a way comparable to that of a parent or guardian. For many young sports fans, the athletes we look up to define our character as we age and have the ability to set an example by working hard with what they are given. Chicago Sky center and Ransom, Kansas native Ruth Riley can easily be looked at as the perfect role model because......
As the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft approached, the two names that got the most attention heading into it were Guy Lafleur of the Quebec Remparts from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Marcel......
There is no question that Lance Armstrong is the biggest name in competitive cycling in North America. He dominated the sport for years and rode his way to numerous championships, broke records, and......
For many hockey fans, especially those in Toronto and Calgary, the name Lanny McDonald brings to mind a bushy moustache and a hard, persistent work effort. One of the most entertaining Maple Leafs,......
In the world of NASCAR no driver besides the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr. has been as popular as Jeff Gordon. The 1991 Busch Series Rookie of the Year and 3-time Daytona 500 winner has been the face of......
In 1999 the NHL Players' Association started ‘Goals and Dreams’ as a way to give back to the community through the game of hockey. By donating time, money and hockey necessities such as......
For athletes in professional sports who are deemed to be the greatest at what they do usually show little to no flaw in their game. Their dominance in the game adds expectation of greatness in every......
Becoming a professional athlete is becoming more than just a soccer or hockey player for a living, you become an icon and role model, especially for those who are looked at as superstars. For some......
