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The most inspiring sports stories of 2015

The great thing about sports is how inspiring they can be. Whether it's Peyton Manning returning from neck surgery to play some of the best football of his career or former Cincinnati Bengal Devon Still helping his daughter battle cancer, sports always has a way of showcasing the persevereance and strength of humanity. Here are the most inspiring stories of 2015.

1. John Axford looks up to his little man

It was a rough spring training for Rockies' closer John Axford. His then 2-year-old was bitten by a rattlesnake in Arizona.

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