#underdog-story

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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

College Football Playoff title game takeaways: How Indiana beat Miami to make history

When Miami was putting together its shocking first national title under Howard Schnellenberger in 1983, Indiana was going 3-8. The Hoosiers would go 0-11 the next season. When Nebraska was wrapping up a second straight national title with an all-time great team in 1995, Indiana was going 2-9 with wins over only Western Michigan and Southern Miss. When Ohio State was pulling a classic upset of Miami in 2002's BCS championship game,
Soccer (FIFA)
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'It's part of the movie.' Adversity made UCLA tailback Anthony Frias II's success sweeter

Anthony Frias II overcame transfer uncertainty and small-town obscurity to become a crucial UCLA running back who inspires family and community.
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

A Sports Drama Told at 200 Miles an Hour

"In a world defined by the big-name constructors of F1, the film focuses on an underdog team, painting a picture of internal competition among drivers."
Film
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
7 months ago

Auckland schoolteacher's 'dream' goal stuns Boca

Auckland City scored a historic draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup, symbolizing triumph against overwhelming odds.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Angel City's Riley Tiernan used desire and opportunity to prove she belongs

"Everybody loves an underdog story. It kind of added fuel to my fire. When people doubt you, it makes you want to prove it that much more."
New York Rangers
fromMission Local
9 months ago

El Farolito's soccer dream runs aground in Sacramento

El Farolito fought until the final whistle, chasing every ball, contesting every inch. Coach Santiago López practically emptied the bench, demonstrating their unwavering determination.
San Francisco Giants
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