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Landon Donovan on the Fickleness of Praise
Former pro soccer star Landon Donavan was the standard-bearer of American soccer for more than a decade. When Donovan was growing up in California, he ...
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The Preemptive Autograph
J.J. Watt was a defensive end and tight end for the NFL's Houston Texans (retiring in 2022). He was one of the best players in the NFL, and of course, ...
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Too Much Talent Hurts Sports Teams
When it comes to winning games, most pro sports teams go after talented players. Everyone wants a team of stars. But a new research study published in ...
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The Indestructible Soccer Ball that is Revolutionizing Play
There's nothing easy about growing up in one of the many countries in the world that are suffering from poverty or impacted by violence. And for kids ...
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Lack of Rest Causes Spike in Athlete Injuries
In 2013 The New York Daily News reported that many orthopedic surgeons have noticed a disturbing trend—a serious spike in debilitating knee injuries ...
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When 'the Beautiful Game' Turns Ugly
The Economist reports that over half of humanity will watch at least part of the World Cup. You might disagree with soccer's designation as "the ...
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The Price of Stanley Cup Hockey Glory
Bumps, bruises, fractures, missing teeth and facial rearrangements are an almost every-game occurrence for NHL players in their mad quest for silver glory ...
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Parents Pressure Kids towards Athletic Success
In his book Game On: The All-American Race to Make Champions of Our Children, Tom Farrey warns parents about the excessive pressure they can put on their ...
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Film 42 Shows Jackie Robinson's Christlike Strength
In the movie 42, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. Rickey recruits Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), ...
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Former Baseball Star Gives Up His Idol
In January of 2010, Grant Desme shocked the baseball world by announcing his retirement from the game. Only 23 at the time, the second-round draft choice ...
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