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These were moments from the day.But it wasnt until the lights went down as we took our seats and the montage of this years top sporting moments came on the big screen that I began to get goosebumps: watching athletes across all sports, in their best and worst moments -- the passion, the emotion, the drive, the focus. It was a pretty breathtaking compilation, beautifully showing the parallels of our sporting worlds, and the fundamental basis from which we all work; the common denominator and the rationale behind what we do.?Highs, lows, winning, losing, but mostly never giving up. Its something synonymous across all sports, no matter what your discipline. I think what resonated the most was that unity in which those collecting the awards spoke with a clear message to the world. Over on the block to my right, Lindsey Vonn. A few rows in front, LeBron James. A few rows left, Peyton Manning. And the list goes on: different people, different experts in their field, different perspectives -- but all united by our love of the game.?I thought Kobe Bryant summed it up perfectly when he said, My next dream is to be honored one day for inspiring the next generation of athletes to have a dream, sacrifice for it, and never, ever rest in the middle. We were on our feet for that -- a standing ovation for words we all agree on.And thats the feeling I came away with -- its about never settling, never giving up. Its a mantra that has stayed with me throughout my life, quite simply -- never, ever give up. Through the ups and downs, and the roller-coaster of life, I guess the only constant is that everything changes. For me, the night wasnt about the awards or the red carpet, it was about uniting people through sport and inspiring someone -- even if its just one person, to never give up.?I came away from it inspired. 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Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Wholesale Vans Shoes . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year.Sheryl Swoopes said she felt vindicated by the result of a 2?-month investigation conducted by Loyola two days after she was let go by the school.Its my hope that the student-athletes will be provided a full explanation of what has unfolded, she said in a statement Tuesday. As students, they deserve truth and transparency. All I can say at this point is that I do feel vindicated. I was 100 percent pleased with what I thought clearly supported all Ive ever tried to provide as a coach, an employee and the woman of character my mother has raised.The school announced Sunday night in a three-sentence statement that Swoopes wouldnt be back next season. The statement made no mention of the investigation, which began April 15 when 10 players asked to be released from their scholarships after the season ended. Five players had transferred from the school the year before.In April, former players and a manager claimed that Swoopes had been emotionally abusive to them.Last week I was looking forward to what lied next, right after the holiday, Swoopes said. Wed been planning to greet eight of the 12 committed studennt-athletes to campus today.dddddddddddd Ive heard people speak of Transformation Tuesday and now I experience it. Im disappointed that I wont have the opportunity to be there on this Tuesday as Coach Swoopes.Swoopes signed a contract extension in 2014 that had her working through the 2017-18 season. The school declined comment whether a settlement had been reached.A Loyola spokesman also said that athletic director Steve Watson wouldnt be commenting any further at this point on Swoopes and that Loyola would begin a search for a new coach immediately.Swoopes was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in April.She was hired in 2013 with only limited coaching experience, having served as an assistant at Mercer Island High School in Washington state in 2010, according to Loyolas website.She led Texas Tech to the 1993 NCAA title and was the first player signed by the WNBA. She won four straight titles with the Houston Comets and earned three Olympic gold medals. ' ' '