Character Counts

CHARACTER COUNTS | Aug 2, 2017

The Basketball Tournament finalists hope to use their winnings for good

Between Team Challenge ALS and Kyle Fogg's Overseas Elite teams in The Basketball Tournament's finale, some of the winnings will go to a good cause.

ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 29, 2017

Cardinals rookie Chad Williams repays mom with special gift

When Arizona Cardinals rookie Chad Williams signed his first professional contract, he knew exactly what was going to be his first purchase.

PHOENIX MERCURY | Jul 27, 2017

Mercury’s Griner donates to LGBTQ non-profit victimized by arson

Mercury center Brittney Griner will donate to the Phoenix non-profit "One-N-Ten," the LGBTQ youth organization that was recently a victim of arson in July.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jul 25, 2017

Cubs’ Willson Contreras meets fan with down syndrome on fan’s birthday

A young fan with down syndrome got his birthday wish when he got to meet his favorite player, Cubs catcher Willson Contreras.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jul 23, 2017

Ace Clayton Kershaw gives back with backpacks

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is giving Los Angeles area kids a boost to start their school year.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jul 12, 2017

D-backs’ Robbie Ray pays tribute to Amy Hall at MLB All-Star Game

D-backs pitcher Robbie Ray paid tribute to Amy Hall during the MLB All-Star Game as part of the Stand Up To Cancer movement.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jul 12, 2017

Hawks CEO will pay for wedding of couple that met at team’s Tinder night

"Swipe Right Night" got its fair share of publicity when the Atlanta Hawks first used the Tinder app to draw fans looking for a date.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jul 11, 2017

Coyotes’ Domi shaving his beard to raise money for diabetes research

Arizona Coyotes forward Max Domi is shaving his beard in the name of raising money for diabetes research.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 8, 2017

D-backs set up military surprise reunion between father, son

As many gimmicks as the D-backs had planned for the night, they also took the time to be serious and let a family have an extra special evening.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 29, 2017

Coyotes defenseman Chychrun praises kid’s workout regimen

Jakob Chychrun had a solid debut season for the Arizona Coyotes, posting seven goals and 13 assists in 68 games.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 29, 2017

MLB umpire saves woman’s life hours before game

A MLB umpire took time out of his day to make sure someone was alright when crossing the Roberto Clemente Bridge. He ended up saving her life.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 26, 2017

Tyrann Mathieu helping youth through football camps

Arizona Cardinals DB Tyrann Mathieu hosted a youth football camp in his hometown of New Orleans on Sunday.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 21, 2017

Bruce Arians donates $100,000 towards York City Parks Conservancy

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is giving back to his hometown of York, Pennsylvania by ushering in the York City Parks Conservancy.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 15, 2017

Marshawn Lynch offers free haircuts to kids in Oakland

Marshawn Lynch is offering free haircuts to Oakland k-12 students with good grades.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Jun 9, 2017

Blind Cubs fan gets help from Good Samaritan

One blind Cubs fan wasn't having much luck flagging down a taxi cab, but luckily for him, a Good Samaritan was nearby to help.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 24, 2017

Le’Veon Bell donates $750,000 for his old high school to install a turf field

Future NFL players that come out of Groveport Madison High School in Ohio will have current Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell to thank for the support.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 19, 2017

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller thanks team employees at ceremony

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes that most wouldn't catch for professional teams to stay operating at 100 percent.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 12, 2017

NHL star Patrick Kane gives up first-class seat to serviceman

Patrick Kane decided to give up his first-class seat so that a member of America's military was on the flight, seated in coach.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 9, 2017

D-backs’ Goldschmidt surprises students, teacher, with visit

The D-backs and star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt helped celebrate National Teachers Day by paying a visit to Edison Elementary School in Phoenix.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 6, 2017

Titans GM won’t be denied in bidding for art his diabetic daughter helped create

The Titans GM held his bidding card up for all to see and he wouldn't put it down as he walked on the stage to hug his daughter.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 5, 2017

NBA star Lillard makes sure players donate playoff shares to support staff

One of the benefits of making the NBA Playoffs, besides the chance to compete for a championship, is players receive more money for their efforts.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 3, 2017

#HugsFromHollyDay spreads kindness to celebrate the life of Todd Heap’s daughter

With #HugsFromHollyDay, Todd Heap's family turned a tragedy into a day that impacted those not just in Arizona and Baltimore, but across the country.

CHARACTER COUNTS | May 2, 2017

Heap family starts #HugsFromHolly campaign to encourage random acts of kindness

In the aftermath of tragedy, the Heap family is asking for assistance from people to honor their late daughter with acts of kindness.

CHARACTER COUNTS | Apr 27, 2017

Cancer survivor and Ravens fan gets to draft Marlon Humphrey

A young Baltimore fan named "TJ" Onwuanibe got to draft Marlon Humphrey for the Ravens in the 2017 NFL Draft thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.