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Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and he has the stats to prove it. He reached 300 touchdown passes faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. Even though he spent the first few years of his NFL career on the bench, he led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLV and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award-all by the age of 27. He may have cemented his status as a sports megastar, but his goal is to go back the...
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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,...
4) Joel Embiid
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Center Joel Embiid racks up points for the Philadelphia 76ers. Readers will learn how this All-Star National Basketball Association (NBA) player stays at the top of his game and how he spends his time off the court.
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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. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.
7) Abby Wambach
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Right out of college, Abby Wambach shot to fame in the United States soccer scene. In 2002, she was picked second in the Women's United Soccer Association draft by the Washington Freedom. She also became a leading scorer on the US Women's National Team. After winning the 2012 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award and two Olympic gold...
12) 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...
13) Blake Griffin
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Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin is a mighty force with a basketball in his hands. No one in the National Basketball Association (NBA) dunks the ball more often or with as much power. His older brother Taylor drew most of the attention on the court growing up. But by the time the two starred together at the University of Oklahoma, it was clear that Blake was something special. Learn more about the big man and his thunderous dunks.
14) Richard Sherman
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Richard Sherman is so good at defending passing plays that quarterbacks avoid throwing the ball in his direction. His incredible ability to smother opposing wide receivers helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl in 2014. Richard is a big talker, and he's known for his brash personality on the field. Players and fans also know him as one of the best and most intelligent players in the National Football League (NFL).
15) 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...
16) Mariano Rivera
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making...
18) Dak Prescott
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The NFL's 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, Dak Prescott, certainly earned his title as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about Prescott's career and how he spends time off the field.
19) Neymar
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Neymar plays for the French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. Readers will discover how this soccer superstar stays in shape and what he does for fun off the field.
20) Antonio Brown
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Antonio Brown is known as one of the best wide receivers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2014, he led all NFL players with 1,698 receiving yards, and in eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has totaled almost 10,000 receiving yards. During his first season in 2010, Brown had to fight for his spot, but with hard work and determination, he quickly proved his skills. By 2011, he made it to the Pro Bowl for the first time. Read about...
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