Just as Ted Ligety was about to soar over the edge of a colossal cliff, his ski hit a rock jutting out of the snow. Not enough to knock him down, yet enough to throw him off balance as he went over the side. What happened next, well, the camera attached to Ligety's helmet captured the stylishness of his spill: The three-time World Cup giant slalom champion frantically waving his arms in midair as he plummeted over the cliff. The thud into the powdery snow below. The tips of his skis popping in and out of the video frame as he somersaulted down the slope. Complete whiteness. Finally, a gloved hand wiping the snow from the lens after he came to a rest at the ... Continue reading →
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos rookie Omar Bolden considers himself a budding cornerback and CEO. To think, an injury on the field led him to become an inspirational entrepreneur off it. Bolden tore the ACL in his left knee during spring practice at Arizona State in 2011. There went another season. Usually such an affable and upbeat person, Bolden slipped into a funk over the prospect of sitting out again. Soon, those feelings turned into a vision as he hit on an idea: What can he do to brighten someone's day? Like that, he created a ''Positive Living'' movement. He began a website touting the benefits of optimistic thinking and designed elastic bracelets. He also sends out uplifting messages. With that venture taking off, he's ... Continue reading →