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The Last Rodeo King
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Mike Cervi built a rodeo empire the likes of which Colorado had never seen. A year after his death, it’s up to his sons to drive the family business into the next generation.

When 21-year-old
A Beloved Skier, an Audacious Jump, and the Complex Grief Left Behind
The Washington Post  
When 21-year-old Dallas LeBeau vowed to clear a highway to win a contest and social media clout, his parents felt helpless to stop him. Now they’re left with regret.


The Great Unknown: a Lost Hiker, an Inspired Search, and a Family Left With Questions
The Washington Post
Michelle Vanek’s disappearance mystified investigators, inspired conspiracy theories and became a cautionary tale of the American wildnerness.


No Route. No Rules. All Passion.
The Washington Post
The Speed Project is unsanctioned, dangerous and not exactly legal. But for the runners who land a coveted invite, it’s everything.

The Speed Project is unsanctioned, dangerous and not exactly legal. But for the runners who land a coveted invite, it’s everything
A Beloved Rodeo Clown Returns to the Scene of Calamity
The Washington Post
A year after an escaped bull injured three fans in Sisters, Oregon, JJ Harrison came back, knowing, ‘There is no rodeo in the world that can plan for that.’


Torn from Her Family at Birth, a Woman Brings a Skatepark to Her Homeland
The Washington Post
Amy Denet Deal lived for decades not knowing her birth family. After leaving a high-paying fashion job to reconnect with her ancestral homeland in Navajo Nation, she looks to give back.


As the Iditarod Faces an Uncertain Future, These Teens Dream of Keeping it Alive
The Washington Post
Ellen and Isaac Redington, the great grandchildren of the dog sled race’s founder, were born into mushing and chase its most famous race.


Football After the Fires
The Washington Post
Players and coaches on Lahainaluna High School’s football team lost homes and family members in the Maui wildfires, but still came together for an improbable season.


Erin Ton Believes She Set a Record. The Trail Running Community Disagrees.
The Washington Post
Erin Ton’s decision to initially not disclose that she’d skipped one of Colorado’s 58 14ers en route to setting a self-proclaimed speed record caused an uproar.


The Rise of Youth Cage Fighting
The Washington Post
Legal and regulated in some states and banned in others, youth MMA is growing in popularity.


As Paralalympics Get Bigger, Some Athletes Say Cheating is More Prevalent
The Washington Post
Athletes say ‘classification doping,’ in which competitors lie about their levels of disability, is on the rise and that those in charge don’t want to police it.


Ahmaud Arbery’s Death Was Met With Silence. His High School Football Coach Vowed to Change That.
The Washington Post
In the days after Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed after being chased by three white men, his former coach led a crusade for justice. He hasn’t stopped.


F1’s Sloppy Las Vegas Weekend
The Washington Post
Shotgun weddings. Cocktails in driving shoes. A class-action lawsuit. The only thing predictable about Formula One’s Las Vegas debut was the winner.


What Makes a Hockey Night in Hershey So Sweet? Just ask the Locals.
The Washington Post
Over the years, as the world has changed around them, the AHL's Hershey Bears have continued to thrive in central Pennsylvania.


What Does it Feel Like to Lose at the Olympics? Elite Athletes Describe the Heartache.  
The Washington Post
In Tokyo, the American track and field team had plenty of success. But it was juxtaposed by some images of pure agony.


The Legacy of the Black Cowboy Has Been Overlooked. This Young Bull Rider Could Help Change That.
The Washington Post
For 13-year-old bull rider Nicholas Jackson, chasing his dream means facing physical danger and navigating life in a predominantly white sport.


They Support Ukraine. So They Can’t Support Alex Ovechkin.
The Washington Post
The star's support for Russian President Vladimir Putin has left some fans feeling conflicted and others to stop following the team.


As Teen Suicides Rock Local Sports Communities, Concerns Grow Over Athletes’ Mental Health
The Washington Post
The absence of sports during the pandemic has left many youth athletes isolated. In some cases, it has led to tragedy.


A Decade Ago, These Girls Weren’t Allowed to Play Lacrosse. Now They Inspire a Reservation.
The Washington Post
For the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in New York, a girls' lacrosse team has led to a cultural resurgence at a time when indigenous women face a great risk of violence.


At the Heart of the Opiod Crisis, a Football Coach Asks: Can Her Players Break the Cycle?
The Washington Post
The first female head coach in West Virginia high school football history hopes to help her players and students through the state's opioid epidemic.


A Wrestler Was Forced To Cut His Dreadlocks Before a Match. His Town is Still Looking for Answers.
The Washington Post
After a white referee said Andrew Johnson's hair didn't conform to the rules, the video of his haircut went viral and divided his small New Jersey town.


His Uncle Ran a Polygamist Cult. As His Town’s First Sports Star, He Provides Hope For a New Life.
The Washington Post
James Jeffs’ last name evokes memories of past evil. Through basketball, he’s hoping to help bring his community into a more modern world.


7-foot-7 at 17
The Washington Post
Romanian teenager Robert Bobroczkyi’s extraordinary height has given him opportunity, and a long list of physical and social challenges, at a sports academy in Ohio.