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Neymar is one of the most popular Brazilian soccer stars ever and one of the youngest players to achieve international acclaim. Beloved by his fans and feared by his opponents, Neymar is famous for his skills, and his antics, on and off the field. After playing for his hometown team and Brazil's national team, he moved on to top European teams. This biography delves into Neymar's background and how it gave rise to his soccer career. Photographs, sidebars,...
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Richard Sherman starred in high school on both the athletic fields and in the classroom. He attended Stanford University, qualifying for that prestigious school both academically and athletically. He fell to the fifth round of the 2011 National Football League draft, but he turned into an All-Pro cornerback for the Seahawks. Along the way he became known for his shutdown play, his verbal skills, and for being a Super Bowl Champion. This biography...
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Ronda Rousey has overcome personal tragedy to become a star who brought mixed martial arts into the mainstream and who serves as an inspiration to others. An Olympic medalist in martial arts, Rousey made the switch to mixed martial arts in 2010. Dispatching opponents with lightning speed, she built a following that landed her in magazine spreads and in action movies. She lost her first professional bout in 2015, but is still her sport's top attraction....
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Soccer is the world s most popular sport, and the greatest player of the current generation has been the other-worldly Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Overcoming a heart problem as a teenager, Ronaldo set scoring records while playing for powerhouses Manchester United in the British Premier League and Real Madrid in Spain s La Liga, won numerous major titles, and was named the world s best player two times. Off the field he has been cited for his generosity...
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LeBron James was still in high school in Akron, Ohio, when he was proclaimed the next great basketball player. Drafted first overall right out of high school in 2003 by the nearby Cleveland Cavaliers, he lived up to the hype by winning the NBA 2004 Rookie of the Year award. His decision to leave the Cavaliers was shown on national television. He received two titles with the Miami Heat before returning to Cleveland and bringing, in 2016, that city...
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