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Carmelo Anthony has had an incredible basketball career. As a freshman at Syracuse University in 2003, he led his team to victory in the national championship game. Next Carmelo joined the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Denver Nuggets for the 2003-2004 season. As one of the best scorers in basketball, he helped turn the Nuggets into a winning team. Carmelo loves playing in front of his hometown fans after being traded to the New York Knicks...
2) Andrew Luck
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Presents information about the life and accomplishments of the Colts quarterback while examining notable moments in his winning season.
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
4) Carli Lloyd
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Soccer hero Carli Lloyd knows how to score goals when her team needs them the most. She is one of the top players on the United States Women's National Team (USWNT). At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Carli scored the winning goal to give the USWNT the gold medal. Then, in 2012, she scored the gold medal game-winner again at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Carli scored three goals in the World Cup championship game to help...
10) David Ortiz
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David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his powerful hitting. David is one of baseball's greatest superstars, winning game after game with his bat. But the big man from the Dominican Republic is also a fine leader and one of the most beloved sports stars in New England. Learn more about Big Papi's journey...
11) Blake Griffin
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Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the professional basketball star and his work with charities to fight childhood obesity and cancer.
12) Andrew McCutchen
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Pittsburgh Pirates star center fielder Andrew McCutchen didn't have much growing up. But he did have big dreams about playing for a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. In 2005, those dreams came true when the Pirates chose Andrew with the 11th pick in the MLB draft. The Pirates were a bad team. They hadn't been to the playoffs since 1992. Andrew helped change all that. In 2013, he led the Pirates to the playoffs, and he was named National League Most...
13) Drew Brees
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A short look at the life and career of the famous quarterback.
14) Stephen Curry
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Presents the life, work, and popularity of Stephen Curry, a professional basketball point guard who helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship.
15) Kevin Garnett
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When Kevin Garnett was drafted in 1995 he became one of just a few players to go straight from high school to the NBA. In twelve seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he became the team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He also became one of the highest paid players in basketball history. Traded to the Boston Celtics in 2007, Kevin led his new team to the NBA Championship. Follow one of basketball's biggest personalities...
16) Michael Phelps
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A brief look into the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
17) Danica Patrick
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Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Danica Patrick, the first woman ever to hold the lead in the Indianapolis 500.
18) Ronda Rousey
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MMA star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world's top fighter in her weight class. Learn more about her journey to success.
19) Odell Beckham Jr
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Provides an overview of Odell Beckham Jr.'s life and accomplishments, including his career at Louisiana State University and his one-handed touchdown reception for the New York Giants in 2014.
20) Serena Williams
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015-her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row-completing her second "Serena Slam." Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
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