Some stories in sports go beyond the game. They remind us of perseverance of heart and the power of inspiration. Steve Overmyer tells the story of Johnny Jackson, aka "Johnny Buckets," in this Snapshot New York. cbsloc.al/3Fy1LlB

Boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76. He was one of the most beloved sports figures in history. Steve Overmyer has more on his extraordinary life. cbsloc.al/41MnmOB

Two college baseball teams with years-long losing streaks faced each other on a chilly April day, not chasing a championship, but a win. Steve Overmyer has more on some of the important life lessons both teams learned on the diamond along the way.

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When Meagan Licari spotted a possum on the side of the LIE, she jumped out of her Uber and into action. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/42AGwsn

Such a pleasure meeting the team. I hope everyone hears this story.

.Steve Overmyer introduces us to some artists who honor all veterans among us. Not with a parade, but with paint and pride. cbsloc.al/4mPTxGB

Wednesday marks six years since the CROWN Act was passed, prohibiting discrimination based on someone's hair. As Steve Overmyer reports, the New York Liberty hosted a workshop to teach girls how to style their hair and how to take pride in it. cbsloc.al/3TlLofC

The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest went without Joey Chestnut last year, and without him, the world felt a little less full. But as Steve Overmyer reports from the weigh-in, Joey's back and he's hungry. cbsloc.al/45Ut70u

.Steve Overmyer shares how our beloved colleague Elise Finch is still very much a part of our lives and always will be. cbsloc.al/4lx4awL

He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped win freedom for strangers he never met, or so he thought. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/4kHIOeT

In the summer of 1968, Joe Bongiovanni was just looking for a little extra cash. What he found was a lifelong purpose. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/451rawY

Joe Bongiovanni has watched over the waters of Asbury Park for nearly six decades, becoming a lifeguard the summer after high school, unaware that he would find his lifelong purpose. Steve Overmyer met up with the 75-year-old who's been keeping swimmers safe since 1968.

Alissa Quart has now found a new way for her 90-year-old mother's joy to bloom in other homes. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/4g8Xrre

In a garage in Bayonne, New Jersey, Dan Kolcun does the quiet work that happens before the games can begin. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/3I907ID

Inside his New Jersey garage, one man conditions the leather of nearly every football used by dozens of college programs and NFL teams with mud only found in the Garden State. He explains the unique science to Steve Overmyer.

Riders guide their horses of a series of jumps, some as high as 5 feet. Knock one over, you're out of contention. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/3IwpvZ2

Can't Wait!

Jaxson Dart's necklace shines at every Giants game. Here's why the rookie QB wears it. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/3WunVKN

At the funeral for Jets legend Nick Mangold, friends and family said goodbye to the man who was the heart and soul of the team. Steve Overmyer reports. cbsloc.al/4qG8pcs