Love when your office for the day is also on your errand list.
@RobinRoberts
it’s not the size of the tree in your Christmas, it’s the size of the Christmas in your tree.
My dad died fourteen years ago today. I never knew 10/10 was
#worldmentalhealthday
, but I find it fitting; he was a model of courage, not only for finding the light and for battling every day, but also for acknowledging, respecting and embracing when he could not. You can be too.
Sincere thanks to all who have reached out in kindness today. An honor to share the story of Chris Barr, paralyzed in 2017, now able to stand and walk again - the result of a new
@MayoClinic
trial. Chris, his wife Debbie, and Dr. Mohamad Bydon - heroes and inspirations, all.
New medical innovation helps man who was paralyzed from the neck down walk again against all odds.
@ReeveWill
, whose father Christopher Reeve was hoping for a medical breakthrough like this one, has the story that's inspiring us all.
@AP
Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43.
When I was 22 years old and somehow snuck into a job at ESPN,
@espngolic
was one of the first and kindest people to welcome me aboard (same goes for
@mikegolicjr
&
@NDmom
). Hope ESPN keeps the big man visible wherever and whenever possible - he’s beloved.
What a privilege to help tell the story of one hero, Janne Kouri, alongside another,
@RobinRoberts
, who introduced Janne to America
@GMA
all those years ago. This made me miss my parents, and reminded me of their presence. Thank you.
Monday on
@CBSThisMorning
: Will Reeve (
@ReeveWill
) talks about the loss of his parents at a young age and how he is continuing their work to cure paralysis.
Watch his
#NoteToSelf
on
@CBS
7-9 a.m.
This was unexpected and incredibly touching and I really love my job and the people I get to do it with. Race Day Sunday with
@ReeveFoundation
, link to donate here:
Pretty much everyone
@espn
has been super cool to me in my time here, but perhaps none moreso than Herm Edwards. The man is everyone’s Coach, all the time. Rooting hard for him at Arizona State.
Few are cooler privately than they are publicly, especially when they're as publicly cool as
@ryenarussillo
, but that's him. I'll always be grateful for his willingness to give a young guy like me a shot, his friendship, and, I've decided, a place to crash in LA.
We got absolutely swindled by some pine-peddling, price-jacking hustlers - but the tree turned out okay (yes I know the star looks weird on that lower branch - we’re in the market for a small saw if you know anyone).
WALK AGAIN: Amateur surfer Chris Barr, paralyzed from the neck down in an accident nearly three years ago, has taken his first steps, thanks to groundbreaking technology at the Mayo Clinic that is giving hope to others.
@ReeveWill
reports.
#AmericaStrong
Insta-royalty! Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, launched their own Instagram account and they already set a world record.
@ReeveWill
has the story.
Ahead of
#EarthDay
we're taking a live look at the eruption of Reykjanes Peninsula’s volcano after nearly 800 years of dormancy.
@ReeveWill
reports live from Iceland.
What a great morning celebrating (and REALLY surprising) a most deserving person, going above and beyond for her community out of pure kindness. Perfect start to Thanksgiving week.
#MakeYourMonday
This week’s
#MakeYourMonday
goes to Dana Gendreau, who helps local public high school football players by feeding those who don’t have enough to eat outside of school. Her face when
@reevewill
surprises her is priceless!
This will make you want to call your people to remind them you love them, and motivate you be and do better. ESPN at its finest, on one of the very finest men.
Today, at the age of 45, Travis Roy passed away. He leaves an indelible legacy behind. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Link to his story:
A new program called
#TheFriendshipBench
is helping people with mental health needs and hopes to create a happier society.
@ReeveWill
gives us the details.
EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell me that DC Films and Warner Bros. are developing an upcoming Superman feature film written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. J.J. Abrams is producing. The search for Ka-El / Superman has not started. More:
Researchers suggested in a new study that protecting a person’s eyes from contact with the use of eyeglasses could slow infection rates.
@reevewill
has the story.
To the person
@espn
who found the suit pants I dropped somewhere between my car and my desk and left them neatly folded inside away from the rain, THANK YOU! You can see me, and my fortunately dry pants, doing
@SportsCenter
updates on
@FirstTake
all morning.
Oh Canada! The country reopens to the U.S. after more than a year and is allowing vaccinated Americans with negative COVID-19 tests for nonessential travel.
@ReeveWill
has the details (and bagels).
Coming up on
@GMA
...
@ReeveWill
has details on
@DrOz
's life saving rescue at
#NewarkAirport
...rushing to save a man who collapsed. Dr. Oz joins us LIVE to share how it happened and what you can do in a situation like this.
If you’ve been on the internet in the past day you’ve likely seen this video, but have you heard the (human) protagonist break it down, plus input from
@RonMagill
with narration from me?
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Hiker speaks out after wild cougar video. Kyle Burgess described the close call when hiking and he came across a cougar on the trail and then recorded the animal stalk and lunge at him.
@ReeveWill