“The Heart of Sports” is a weekly column that curates the stories, pictures and moments that provide a window into the beating heart of sports:
- The moments in and around the game that are bigger than the game itself.
- The speeches to teammates and fans that are larger even than the game itself.
- The moments when sports is used as a platform for bigger social conversations.
- The thrilling moments from your childhood that you never forget.
- The tender moments among teammates.
It’s why we watch. It’s why we play. It’s the stuff that rises up out of sports and settles down into us.
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This week’s Edition of The Heart of Sports comes from the friends of Carolina Panthers DT, Gerald McCoy. His former teammates on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed up in a big way for him:
Panthers DT Gerald McCoy couldn’t make it to his son’s senior night because the team’s traveling.
His former teammates made sure they were there for him 🙌 (via @Geraldini93) pic.twitter.com/mRkym7ImJo
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 26, 2019
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Photo Credit: Twitter/@SportsCenter