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2) Eli Manning
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A brief look into the life and career of football player Eli Manning.
6) Usain Bolt
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Usain Bolt has been the fastest runner in the world since the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Back then, the Jamaican sprinter won gold medals and set world records in three running events. In 2012, Usain set out to prove that he is still the world's fastest person during the Olympic Games in London, England. Once again, Usain took home three gold medals and set another world record. Learn more about Usain's journey from his childhood in western...
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"Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England... Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game" --
9) 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...
10) Dwyane Wade
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A brief look at the life and NBA career of the talented Miami Heat guard
11) Kobe Bryant
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships.
12) Drew Brees
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A short look at the life and career of the famous quarterback.
13) Tiger Woods
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion golfer Tiger Woods.
14) 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.
15) 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...
16) Tim Tebow
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Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of quarterback Tim Tebow.
17) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant faced high expectations after he was selected with the second pick in the 2007 NBA draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has gone beyond those expectations. Kevin was named the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year, and he's only gotten better from there. In 2010 Kevin was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the United States won the gold medal. During his short time in pro basketball,...
18) Clay Matthews
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Looks at the life and career of Clay Matthews.
19) Alex Ovechkin
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Highlights the life and rise to fame of the Washington Capitals' charismatic Alexander Ovechkin, who represented Russia in the World Juniors and participated in the Olympics before signing the most lucrative contract in NHL history.
20) Maya Moore
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the female basketball player.