These amputees keep "the beautiful game" alive

"Tough times don't define you, they refine you." 8/15/17 The Incredible Athletes of Sierra Leone's Amputee Soccer Club Every player on the Sierra Leone Flying Stars Amputee Football Team has a story to share. These athletes have lost limbs from land mines that were planted during the country's violent civil war, but that hasn't stopped them from playing the game that renews their spirit. The Accidental Origin of the Hit Song 'American Woman' The song "American Woman" by The Guess Who wasn't ever supposed to happen. It wasn't planned, staged or pre-meditated. Sometimes all it takes for a hit song to form is an accident, a bit of luck and a whole lot of inspiration. Racing Sidecar With the Motocross Bros Brothers Sam and Andy Houghton have been sidecar racing for years. As longtime solo dirt bike racers, everything changed when Andy had an accident in 2005 that left him in a wheelchair. But nothing could keep Andy off the track. Today, these brothers compete as one cohesive team.  Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list