Playbook's Stadium 50 -- Significant moments in North American stadium history
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Our sports stadiums have hosted near-religious experiences -- e.g., the Immaculate Reception -- as well as actual religious events, such as the three papal masses at Yankee Stadium. Now it's time for us to celebrate the latter type, ranking the most significant noncompetition moments at North American sports venues.
What is noncompetition? Basically: Roy Halladay's many strikes in his 2010 playoff no-hitter are not eligible. President George W. Bush's single, inspiring strike at the 2001 World Series is. (More on the rules here.)
Got it? Then read on, and react. -- Jim Caple
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High schooler with Down syndrome sinks 3-pointer
Leslie County (Ky.) High School's Ethan Wolfe, who has Down syndrome, checks into the game and knocks down a 3-pointer.
- 02:04
Hurts surprises family with donation toward a new home
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts surprises a family, whose child is battling cancer, with a $30,000 donation to go toward a new home.
- 01:25
Ron Rivera rings the bell after final day of cancer treatment
Washington coach Ron Rivera receives an ovation as he walks down the hospital hallway to ring the bell after his final day of cancer treatment.
