i think the moment where it was the most difficult for me was when my daughter was diagnosed with glycoma. that's when you ask the questions, what the hell. >> thankfully through multiple surgeries, sarah can watch daddy. >> she's so proud of him. she read stories about him school. how she loves him and impressed by him and she loves her dad. >>> he's amazing person i ever met. he's the most amazing husband i have ever seen and he is just a phenomenal father and and as an athlete he's just impressive. what do you see? an athlete, a husband or a father. jim jim wants to see how he plays the game. the game we call life. al jazeera. >> that is a look at sports. >>> thank you. a weekend tropical storm to the south and snow to the tho*rt. north. meteorologist is coming in next with a look at your week long forecast. millions who need assistance now. we appreciate you spending time with us tonight. >>> up next is the golden age of hollywood going golden but elsewhere. why l.a.'s mayor has declared a state of emergency for the entertainment industry there. next. ç] >> hello, again. the heat is o

i think the moment where it was the most difficult for me was when my daughter was diagnosed with glycoma. that no longer is in your control. when it effects your children, that's when you ask the question, what the hell. >> reporter: thankfully, sarah can still watch daddy. >> is she your biggest fan? >> i hope so. she's awesome. she's my little girl. >> she's just proud of him. she read stories about him in school. a hero and how she just loves him and she loves her dad. >> despite limitations, jim's a blind baseball all star, a teacher for over 22 years and an actor staring in the 1980s movie "busting loose." staring richard prior. >> he's the most amazing person i ever met. he's the most amazing person i have ever seen and a phenomenal father and a great teacher and as an athlete he's just impressive. >> so what do you see? an athlete, a husband or a father? maybe jim hughs wants us to see how he plays the game. the game we call life. you should expect the best for yourself and give it your call. >> al jazeera. >>> that really is inspiring. it puts things in perspective seeing those b