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Cheer-leading the way to hospital
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
High school football starts up Friday, and that means lots of injuries for cheerleaders. Find out why cheerleading is so dangerous and what one local school is doing to keep girls safe. Watch video.
Children with disabilities experience fun on the ball diamond
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
The fall baseball season is underway for children all around the country. CNN's Judy Fortin tells us about a sports league in suburban Atlanta that's just for kids with special needs. Watch video.
Club teaches sport of archery
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Archery fans are trying to make it big in the Capital City. Learn how you can get involved. Watch video.
49 Sports Challenge: That's all for this season
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
A few bumps and bruises, but 49 Sports Reporter Dave Decandis made it through. Here is a look back at the back breaking and high flying events of 49 Sports Challenge. Watch video.
Who needs to see to play golf? Teen proves he doesn't
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
We all have to deal with adversity at some point in our lives, but few have dealt with Matt Cooper's situation. Matt is a young man who has overcome his disability and turned it into a positive, athletic experience that breaks free from convention. Watch video.
All was not as it seemed at the Olympic opening ceremonies
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Find out what electronic slight-of-hand was performed to achieve the look of perfection. Watch video.
49 Sports Challenge: Dave's back in the saddle again
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Athletes overcome a lot of obstacles to become champions. And for one local athlete, that includes dealing with a partner with a mind of his own. She can handle it, but can 49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis? It's time to saddle up for this week's 49 Sports Challenge. Watch video.
Brothers driving force behind new sign initiative
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
They're not Olympians, but these brothers are doing what they can to honor every Wellington, Kan. high school team and athlete who's won a state title. What hitting the links had to do with their mission. Watch video.
Topeka Chinese hold Olympic watch party
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Find out why the Topeka Chinese American Association says the Olympics are important for Chinese everywhere. Watch video.
"Lost Boy" a local hero in Upstate New York
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
A U.S. Olympic athlete who overcame the chaos of war in Sudan to become a runner in the United States will carry the flag for the U.S. team in the opening ceremonies tomorrow in Beijing. Reporter Kevin Maher reports from upstate New York, the place Lopez Lomong now calls home. Watch video.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame's future in jeopardy
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
The Wichita City Council has voted to evict the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, putting the future of the tourist attraction in jeopardy. Why tourists are partially to blame. Watch video.
49 Sports Challenge: Dave is a pinhead
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
From wrestling to barefoot water skiing, this year's Sports Challenges have left 49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis a little banged up and bruised. But not this week. Dave takes on a challenge that even his opponent admits you need no athletic ability to win. Watch video.
Beijing in final preparations for Olympic kick-off
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
Find out how the Chinese are hoping to keep everything under controlled, and who is angry at the government. Watch video.
Kansas Koyotes claim 6th APFL Championship
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
The Kansas Koyotes claimed their sixth American Professional Football League title against the visiting Beaumont Drillers. Find out how close the game was. Watch video.
Swimmer Hardy withdraws from Olympics after drug test comes back positive
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
A U.S. Olympic swimmer who qualified in three events will not be diving in to the action in Beijing. What option she had that she didn't take. Read story.
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