Izzy Does It

Jim Gaffigan's skit on how dads can safely catch baseballs while holding babies at baseball games. Order his video to see how.

Maybe more than any other piece of sports paraphernalia, the New York Yankees hat has become a fashion trend all on its own. (2025)

In March, Catholic Memorial hockey players served as pallbearers at funeral in respect for a military veteran they had never met. Two days later played for the state championship at TD Garden in Boston.

One year ago today, the world’s number one golfer was handcuffed outside of Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Jeff Darlington takes us through a day that he, along with those in the golf world – will never forget. (2025)

Carli Lloyd opens up about her longing to become a mother—a dream that took her on a long and challenging journey. (2025)

McLaren Racing’s Zak Brown parlayed the prizes he won as a teenager on the game show, Wheel of Fortune, into a career in motorsports and, ultimately, running the defending F1 championship team. (2025)

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This feature explores the origin and legacy of one of the most recognizable sounds in sports: the ESPN Draft chime. (2025)

From an early age, LSU gymnast Konnor McClain's motivator, mentor, and biggest fan was her father Marc—who guided her through her gymnastics career, including her decision to attend LSU.

On the verge of losing his PGA Tour card for the second time and struggling through the worst golf of his career, Rafael Campos and his wife made a bold decision—to induce labor for their firstborn, giving him one last chance to save his career.

It is a grassroots stadium tradition to rival The Wave as hundreds of fans chug their beers and stack the empties to form a long, undulating chain…a snake. SC Featured explores the origin of this phenomenon and who is doing it today. (2025)

ESPN SportsCenter “SC Featured” segment visits the hometown of Duke men’s basketball star Cooper Flagg. (2025)

One of college basketball’s most electrifying stars, JuJu Watkins is more than just a generational talent—she’s the product of her family’s legacy and deep community ties that continue to shape her both on and off the court.

The story of New Jersey high school basketball star Johnny Jackson, who was diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma in July, and how he refuses to let cancer and chemotherapy deter him. (2025)

Abby Zittoun, a young girl who built a deep and lasting bond with the UConn women’s basketball team, passed away in October. Her presence left a profound impact on the program, creating a legacy of love and an unbreakable connection.

This feature explores the growing trend of statues, highlighting the extraordinary achievements, deep devotion, and lasting legacies that make someone worthy of such an enduring tribute in sports. (2025)

For Andri H. and the Shakhtar Stalevi amputee team, soccer has become an escape from the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as a place of healing for boys and men who have lost limbs as a result of the fighting. (2025)

The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of girls being allowed to play on Little League baseball teams.

On June 27, 1999, Tony Hawk became the world's first skateboarder to land a 900. We look back at how this moment shaped the future of the sport. (2024)

Lacrosse players have been crossing over to other sports since the days of Jim Brown. Meet the new wave of crossover lacrosse stars. (2024)

Dive deep into the life of Penn State letterman and current New York Giants Tight End Theo Johnson leading up to the 2024 NFL draft.

In 1996, University of Michigan ice hockey player Mike Legg pulled off what was described as a “lacrosse-style” goal in an NCAA playoff game. See how his amazing goal has currently impacted the sport of hockey. (2024)

As a little girl, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was competitive at everything she did... and dreamed of one day earning a college basketball scholarship. Now she is the face of the sport and inspiring a new generation of kids to dream big, just like she did.

Me'Arah O'Neal is one of the top basketball players in the 2024 class, but don't make the mistake of thinking she's trying to imitate her dad, Shaquille O'Neal. (2024)

How Duke women’s basketball Head Coach Kara Lawson’s “HANDLE HARD BETTER” speech has helped a slew of coaches and teachers inspire their teams and classrooms. (2024)

For U.S Women’s National Team defender Naomi Girma, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, her path to a soccer career, let alone the national team, has been anything but standard.

Phillies pitcher Andrew Bellatti reached the pinnacle of his career last October, when he closed out a Game 3 World Series win over the Astros.

SC Featured Dayton Webber Story - The World Won't Wait

“MONGO” features the story of the iconic 1985 Chicago Bears’ standout defensive tackle, Steve “Mongo” McMichael.

Kasumba Dennis is a catcher in Uganda who has big goals.

This documentary unravels the astonishing tale of a Kansas City Chiefs superfan, Xaviar Babudar. Here is a deeper look at circumstances that led to ChiefsAholic's notoriety after being arrested and charged with robbing banks across the country. (2024)

Compelling stories centered around sports and athletes, ranging from dramatic to comedic.

SportsCenter Featured is a compilation of stories from SC Featured, the award-winning storytelling brand of ESPN SportsCenter. Since its debut in 2013, the SC Featured brand has brought unique and compelling feature stories to ESPN's flagship news and information program.

In Formula 1, more and more women are finding careers as engineers and strategists with some of the most successful teams in the circuit.

SC Featured One Percent Chance

SC Featured Strong Armed

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SportsCenter Featured is a compilation of stories from SC Featured, the award-winning storytelling brand of ESPN SportsCenter. Since its debut in 2013, the SC Featured brand has brought unique and compelling feature stories to ESPN's flagship news and information program.

Dunia

Running for Martin

Running on Faith

The Rebirth of Keyontae Johnson

The Rise of Marcus Freeman

One Nation Under Pickleball

The Lone Wolves

SC Featured tells the story of one father and the simple act of playing catch that helped him to heal while taking him on an unexpected journey. (2022)

When Ryan Day took over at Ohio State he made mental health a priority and the systems he put in place helped save a player’s life. (2022)

25 years after the infamous ear biting incident in the Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield heavyweight championship fight, we try to solve the mystery of what happened to Holyfield’s ear. A fascinating tale of rumors, urban legends and much more. (2022)

At 20 years old, Trinity Rodman is the highest-paid player in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) history. (2022)

Luka and Kris

Memorial Day 2022

Forever Connected

Mind Over Matter

The Long Haul

One Step at a Time

Rooted

Superstar FC Barcelona defender Sergino Dest talks about his evolution in becoming one of the top soccer players in the world. Dest is also one of the primary reasons why the future of United States soccer looks so bright moving forward. (2022)

When South Carolina's Dawn Staley won a championship in 2017, it is what she did with the net after the win that is motivating Black female coaches everywhere. (2022)

This feature explores the African American Western cowboy and rodeo culture and the media bias in the 20th century that excluded its influence and accomplishments. Bill Pickett, a farmhand born into slavery, was known for his cattle-catching tricks.

Alley Oop

For All-American defensive back Derek Stingley Jr., the Stingley name stretches not only across the back of an LSU jersey, but also across three generations. Grandfather, son and grandson are connected by tragedy, family and always football. (2021)

The Ripe Stuff

Level The Playing Field

Manuel's Mission

Steve Gleason has surpassed his life expectancy after battling ALS, and his son Rivers tells his dad how this has inspired him to be resilient. (2021)

Kikimita

From his work ethic, to his personality, to what he brings on and off the court, Dallas Mavericks superstar Boban Marjanovic has become one of the most beloved players in the NBA (2021)

Out of high school, Trey Lance had zero offers from Power 5 programs to play quarterback. This doubt shaped his path forward, as the North Dakota State star is now considered to be a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. (2021)

Kwity Paye's first-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts was the culmination of a long journey for him and his mother, who went through a lot to help get him there. (2021)

This is the story of how a simple message written on a disc golf disc has spread across the nation…impacting people when they need it the most. (2021)