Fun to watch and fun to play, sporting activities have always had a key role in public life. These sports-related stories take us back to the ancient Olympics and forward to the days of a "Moneyball" approach to baseball.
Fighting as a light heavyweight, Braddock pursues boxing, turning pro at the age of 21.
Morris accepts the Devil Rays' offer and becomes a major-league player.
Morris quickly becomes a star pitcher for the Devil Rays.
Suffering from tendinitis, Morris retires but appreciates the time he gets to spend with his family.
Joe Gould, Jim Braddock's manager and close friend, helps the boxer to make a comeback.
In addition to teaching, Morris coaches a baseball team who talks him into trying out for the major leagues.
Elizabeth King's living will asks her family to end all life support care if she ever reaches a "vegetative state."
The Brewers recruit Morris, but he does not get to play on the team.
Madiba, as Mandela is affectionately called, forms a close friendship with Pienaar which lasts until Mandela's death.
In June 1970, Brashear becomes the first black Master Diver, which is the highest position in the diving community.
While Princess Bernice Bishop is last member ofthe real Kamehameha dynasty, Matt King is the fictional heir.
Learn more about horse races including the Triple Crown: the Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby.
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