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1) 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.
2) Tim Howard
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This title presents goalkeeper Tim Howard. Soccer is more than a game for Tim. When he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome as a child, Tim turned to soccer. He could focus on the game and not worry about anything else. He was focused on soccer at the 2014 World Cup. Tim's incredible 16 saves for the United States against Belgium were the most in a World Cup match in more than 50 years.
4) Abby Wambach
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Profiles the life and career accomplishments of the international soccer star, including her early life, college career at the University of Florida, and playing for the U.S. women's national team.
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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.
8) Derrick Rose
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Derrick Rose is one of the NBA's most explosive players. Chosen first overall in the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Derrick brought his high-flying game to the Chicago Bulls. Learn all about Chicago's biggest sports star.
9) Buster Posey
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's...
10) 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...
11) Tiger Woods
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion golfer Tiger Woods.
12) Carmelo Anthony
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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...
13) Cam Newton
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the National Football League (NFL). The Panthers chose Cam as the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He went on to win the 2011 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In 2015, Cam led Carolina to the best record in the league and a place in Super Bowl 50. Learn more about Cam's journey to NFL stardom.
14) 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...
15) Peyton Manning
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Profiles the quarterback's life, highlighting his high school, college, and professional career.
16) Kyrie Irving
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Kyrie Irving was a National Basketball Association (NBA) star before he played a game in the league. Kyrie was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and Cleveland Cavaliers fans were anxious to see what the high-flying guard could do. Kyrie was ready for all the attention. He scored almost twenty points per game for the Cavs and was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2014, Kyrie won the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA All-Star Game. Read more...
17) Brett Favre
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When NFL quarterback Brett Favre joined the Green Bay Packers in 1992, no one knew the impact he would have on the game. In 1997 Favre lead the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI, and he racked up impressive statistics on the field. By 2007 Favre had set records for most touchdown passes, most victories, and most yards passing in a career for a quarterback in the NFL. But Favre still wasn't finished. In 2010 he led the Minnesota Vikings to the...
18) Colin kaepernick
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When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in high school, his coaches thought he was too skinny to play in college. At the University of Nevada, his coaches thought he ran with the ball too often and he would be prone to injury in the National Football League (NFL). But Colin led the 49ers to the 2013 Super Bowl. In 2014, he and his teammates were just one win away from playing in the big game again.
19) Calvin Johnson
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Looks at the life and career of Calvin Johnson.
20) 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.
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