Russell Wilson is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL, a dynamo on the ground and through the air. This weekend, he will lead the Seahawks against Seattle's , the rival San Francisco 49ers, with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. But there?s something beyond a shot at a Lombardi […]
BTN will join the American Cancer Society in the support of Suits and Sneakers? Awareness Weekend Jan. 24-26, when coaches wear sneakers with their suits during games to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. Today's blog post, from Elizabeth Mendes, managing editor for research at the American Cancer Society, highlights impressive work being done at […]
Tonight, the 2014 LiveBIG season continues with the Purdue episode premiere, after the Boilermakers take on the Fighting Illini in Big Ten men?s hoops action. In November, the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University hosted 27 veterans from 15 states in the school?s fifth National Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) program. During the week, the […]
Look down at your feet. Are you wearing socks? Well, imagine what it would be like if you didn?t have access to any - none. That?s the cold reality for some of the parents and children who arrive at the City Rescue Mission of Lansing, Mich., when domestic or financial troubles force them to seek […]
Tonight, the 2014 LiveBIG season continues with the Penn State episode premier after the Nittany Lions skate against the Golden Gophers from Minnesota in Big Ten hockey action. The success of Penn State?s Ability Athletics program is undeniable. Its athletes have competed for national championships and represented the United States at both the Paralympic Games and Parapan American […]
As a 21-year-old quarterback at Michigan, Brian Griese was on top of the world after leading the Wolverines to their first national championship in 49 years. But on the inside, Griese was hurting. Nine years before playing at college football?s highest level, Griese lost his mother to cancer. Midway through his NFL career, Griese started […]