Sports all-stars
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2) Jose Altuve
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Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional baseball player. But Altuve didn't give up. In 2016, he won his second batting title and was voted Player of the Year. Altuve works incredibly hard to keep his body strong and quick but he also loves to have fun. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball's best...
3) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant is a star basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He's a top scorer and works hard to make sure the Warriors stay one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been voted Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP, and he was one of the youngest players of all time to be named NBA MVP. Durant is a skilled shooter, but his life off the court is just as impressive. Learn how he rose to national stardom,...
4) 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.
5) Lindsey Vonn
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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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.
6) 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...
7) Luke Kuechly
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of professional football's hardest-hitting defenders. In his first season, the linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles; he hasn't slowed down since. In 2016 he helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Winning an additional five golds and a silver in Rio for a total of 28 career medals, Phelps has a list of accomplishments in the pool that may never be matched. Learn all about Phelps's Olympic victories, how he maintains a world-class swimmer's body, what he does for fun, his plans for the future, and much more ovided...
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Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski plays for the New England Patriots. In 2016, he became the all-time leader in career touchdown catches in the National Football League (NFL). He's been voted to the Pro Bowl and helped his team win Super Bowl XLIX. Gronkowski is a touchdown-scoring machine, but his life off the field is just as fascinating. Learn all about the sports family he comes from, how he trains and stays fit, how he helps his community, and more.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Point guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the toughest and most skilled players in the NBA. Learn all about his struggle to prove himself on the court, his intense workouts, his hobbies, and more.
11) Simone Biles
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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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) Stephen Curry
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IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.
13) Tom Brady
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in NFL history. Learn how he became a sports megastar, how he stays fit, and more.
14) 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...
15) Danica Patrick
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR's fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since her move to NASCAR, she also has become the first woman to ever earn the top spot during the time trials at the Daytona 500. Patrick has done a lot in her impressive career and has branched out to more than just racing. Read all about her rise to fame, her successes...
16) Derek Carr
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better-he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr's career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the...
17) Ezekiel Elliott
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Ezekiel Elliott-the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys-spent his 2016 rookie season running past, and sometimes over, his opponents. He led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing yards, helping his team enter the playoffs with the second-best regular season record in the NFL. With his impressive speed and strength, it looks like Elliott will continue to dominate the NFL for many years to come. Learn all about Elliott's path to the NFL,...
18) Kawhi Leonard
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Kawhi Leonard averaged 27 points per game in the 2016–2017 season. It was his best season yet in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2011, Leonard has been named Defensive Player of the Year, and he has played in the All-Star Game twice. But he says this is just the beginning. Learn more about Leonard's career, how he keeps his body in shape for the game, and how he spends his time off the court.
19) Kris Bryant
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IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Kris Bryant helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series after just two seasons with the team. In 2016 he hit thirty-nine home runs and was named National League Most Valuable Player. Bryant has had lots of success, but he says he wants to get even better. He'll do that by working out and practicing in the batting cage as he has since he was a kid. Read more about Bryant's impressive career and his life both on and off the field.
20) Matt Ryan
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Matt Ryan is known for staying cool under pressure. He's been one of the world's best quarterbacks since he started playing for the National Football League (NFL) in 2008. In 2016, he won Most Valuable Player and led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl. But Ryan wasn't done yet-he said the next season would be even better. Read all about Ryan's football career, his life off the field, and how he keeps his body and mind in shape for the game.