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Good News in History, October 16
54 years ago, Yasunari Kawabata became the first Japanese author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. In awarding the prize "for his narrative...
A Stranger’s Kindness Helped Boy Escape the Nazis Who Would Go On to Win Nobel Prize–And He Never Knew it
What would you do if in the middle of the night, a stranger asked you to legally declare your financial support for an immigrant...
Russians Beat Tom Cruise to Filming First Movie in Space with 15 Days of Shooting Aboard the ISS
Russia has a history of beating us Yankees into space, and along with being the first to send a dog, man, and woman into...
Is This Heaven? Kevin Costner Hosts Real Baseball Game at ‘Field of Dreams’ Site –And it’s Perfect
"It's hard not to be romantic about baseball," said Brad Pitt's character in the film Moneyball—and this story unfolding last week on an Iowa...
‘Monumental Day’ as First-Ever Woman is Named the General Manager of Major League Baseball Team
The Miami Marlins broke one of baseball’s glass ceilings by becoming the first club to hire a woman as General Manager in Major League...
Grandpa Leaves a Free Bucket of Baseballs With Touching Note About Cherishing Your Family
When 72-year-old Randy Long was cleaning out his garage not long ago, he came across some practice baseballs he used to toss around with...
New England Patriots Send its Team Jet to Deliver 1.2 Million N95 Masks From China to Boston and NYC Hospitals
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Patriots owner Robert Kraft teamed up to bring over one million N95 masks from China for Mass. and NYC on the team jet.
Red Sox Player Promised Ailing Young Fan That He Would Hit a Home Run; Instead, He Hit Three
This baseball MVP went above and beyond the call of duty to grant the wish of an ailing fan—and he succeeded in granting that wish three different times.
Cat Running Across a Baseball Field Triggers a Movement That Saved 38,000 Animals
Evie the cat became a televised superstar when she ran across the baseball field 28 years ago – but more importantly, she became the inspiration for a life-saving movement.
Fans Find Out Best Movie Theater Employee is Homeless and Provide ‘Just the Ticket’
The ticket-taker at a movie theater was surprised at his own star power, after his fans found out he was homeless — and raised...
Finally Sick Teens Get Something Suited for Them– Hospital Room Makeovers
If teens already have a hard time with positive body image and self-esteem, imagine how they feel going through the drudgery of chemotherapy or...
Most Quotable Athlete in History: Tribute to Catcher Yogi Berra (1925-2015)
“It was like deja vu all over again” — Major League Baseball’s Yogi Berra passed away Tuesday night, exactly 69 years to the day...
Girl With Special Needs Starts A Thriving Business Based on an Inability to Read
An Australian woman who was born with Down Syndrome and a mild form of autism, has built a business based on her low level of reading...
Teary 1-Minute Ad is Perfect Farewell to Baseball’s Gentleman Derek Jeter
Now that beloved baseball great Derek Jeter is headed for retirement, a new Gatorade commercial has baseball fans getting misty-eyed.
Frank Sinatra croons "My Way"...
A Splash of Hope: Ice Bucket Challenge Raises Nearly $42 Million
Who knows why videos go viral -- Gangnam style and twerking fads, they spread like wildfire. But, now a worthwhile charitable campaign is tearing...
Star Athlete Justin Verlander Surprises 11-Year-Old Fan with Cystic Fibrosis
An 11-year-old spitfire from Michigan puts cystic fibrosis in its place every day. Because she toils through chest therapy every day, removing mucus so she...
Fenway Park Celebrates 100th Anniversary – a Century of Joy and Heartache
All the great old baseball parks in America are gone -- except Fenway Park. Today marks 100 years since the Boston Red Sox played...
30 Baseball Stars Nominated for Giving Back in 2010 Roberto Clemente Awards
The Roberto Clemente award recognizes professional baseball players who not only represent the game, but exemplify sportsmanship, a commitment to community and the value...
Army Medic Turns Heimlich Hero to Save Fellow Fan at Yankee Game
Army medic John Stone was enjoying a Yankee game Wednesday when he and his brother spotted a commotion ten rows in front of them:...
Rousing Speech by 5 Year-old Boosts Red Sox Fans on Opening Day
5-year-old Joshua Sacco has become a YouTube sensation with his rousing speech to Red Sox fans Sunday on opening day of the baseball...