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1) Mike Trout
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
2) Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team Futbol Club (FC) Barcelona to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar without plenty of hard work. Learn how Messi keeps his body fit for the game, what his life is like off...
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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.
5) Lebron James
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"LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into James's impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball"--
6) Paul George
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"Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard and small forward Paul George dominated six All-Star Games. He was selected for five All-NBA Teams and four NBA All-Defensive Teams. Get to know this basketball star!"--
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"Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year awards, and this is just the beginning of his career. Read about Mahomes's workouts, and learn what he does to help his community off the field." --
8) Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful skiers of all time. She's won seventy World Cups and holds records for the most victories in both downhill and super-G skiing. Learn about this tough-as-nails athlete and her fascinating life.
9) Von Miller
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Von Miller is a talented football player for the Denver Broncos. He was selected by the Broncos as the second overall pick in the 2011 National Football League (NFL) Draft, and he's been a loyal player for the Broncos ever since. Miller was voted Super Bowl MVP after he helped his team win Super Bowl 50. But there's more to Miller than football he's also known for his chicken farm, his crazy outfits, and his charity work. Learn how he went from geeky...
10) Sue Bird
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"Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm is a basketball legend. She is also a vocal social-justice advocate and a community leader. Read about her life and career on and off the court"--
11) Simone Biles
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Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all...
12) Zion Williamson
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"A competitive recruit in college, Zion Williamson was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans fresh out of his first year in college. Learn more about this exciting NBA rising star in this title!"--
15) Kyrie Irving
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Kyrie Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first National Basketball Association (NBA) championship and the national team bring home the gold at the Olympic Games in 2016. In 2011 at age 19, he was the first overall draft pick for the NBA. Now a star player for the Boston Celtics, he works hard on and off the court to connect with fans and to give back to the community. Learn how Irving made it to the NBA, how he trains for games, and more....
16) Antonio Brown
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"Meet Antonio Brown, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. From his training process to what he does for fun off the field, readers will learn all about this star NFL player" --
17) Stephen Curry
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Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.
18) Coco Gauff
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"Only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she is only just getting started. Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book"--
19) Ezekiel Elliott
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"This in-depth look at Ezekiel Elliot covers his childhood, his time playing football at Ohio State University, and the fitness and nutrition routines that make him an unstoppable running back" --
20) James Harden
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James Harden is the 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP for the Houston Rockets. Harden was a bench player with the Oklahoma City Thunder when he joined the NBA in 2009, but after being traded, he made the All-Star Team every year in his first six years with the Rockets. He is known for his accurate three-point shot and his trademark bushy beard. Learn how Harden went from bench player to MVP, how he stays fit for the long NBA season, and...
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