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A Coach Improves Tiny Things by One Percent

British Cycling was in a desperate situation. Since 1908, British riders had won just a single Olympic gold medal. Their performance was so bad that a ...


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Relay Runner Just Quits the Race

John McArthur shares the following important lesson he learned:

I learned a vital spiritual lesson while participating in a track meet during my college ...

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For Elite NBA Players, Pressure is Biggest Opponent

By the time an elite player ascends to the NBA, that player has hoisted an almost incalculable number of shots, both in games and in practice. One would ...


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The World’s Best Free Throw Shooter Is Not in the NBA

In the game of basketball, a player who is fouled often has the chance to shoot a free throw worth one point. It should be one of the easiest plays in ...


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NFLer Steps Up to Help Rebuild Burned Churches

While Ben Watson was considering retirement, a new opportunity appeared. Staying true to his aggressive playing style, he jumped on it. As a former tight ...


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NBA’s Cookie Mom Delights with Gifts of Love

For a growing number of NBA players, the postgame highlight of any road trip across the Midwest isn’t a postgame restaurant or bar. It’s a ...


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Pro Basketball Player Finds Opportunity in Tragedy

Bench player Skal Labissiere arrived in Portland, knowing that his playing time would be minimal at best. Yet, reflecting on his path to the NBA, he was ...


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How Long Will the Famous Be Remembered after Death?

How long can most famous people expect to be remembered after they die? Between five and 30 years. That's according to Cesar A. Hidalgo, director ...


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Why Athletes (and Christians) Need a ‘Quiet Eye’

Researchers have now identified some of the common mental processes that mark out elite athletes. And one of the most intriguing aspects appears to be ...


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Man Blames Drunken Accident on Losing Football Team

Officers filed charges of driving while intoxicated against Christopher Greyshock, a resident of West Milford, after his rear-end collision into another ...


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