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Raised in a family of athletes, Jalen Hurts began his football career at an early age. It hasn’t always been easy. He was benched by his college team. He was passed up by many teams in the… Read More →

With his incredible speed, acrobatic moves, and great catching hands, Ja'Marr Chase can do it all. The wide receiver was a high school star before setting records at Louisiana State… Read More →

Ja Morant is known for his epic slam dunks. But the Memphis Grizzlies standout started out practicing jumps on tractor tires with his dad. Soon, Morant realized backyard games couldn't… Read More →

Swimmer Jessica Long has become the most successful active Paralympic athlete worldwide. Nicknamed Aquawoman by her fans, she’s won twenty-nine Paralympic medals in her career. And she’s won… Read More →

Julio Rodríguez is a power hitter from the Dominican Republic who is shattering Major League Baseball records! This rookie of the year and two-time All-Star was first noticed as a young… Read More →

With a powerful arm, pinpoint accuracy, and a passion for the game, Justin Herbert is one of the NFL's up-and-coming quarterbacks. He grew up cheering for his favorite team, the Los Angeles… Read More →

Justin Jefferson went from overlooked high school player to one of the NFL's biggest stars in just a few years. With his highlight-reel catches, viral celebration dance, and ability to outrun Read More →

Forward Kevin Durant is an all-star in the National Basketball Association. In 2017 and 2018, he helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA Finals. He was named Finals Most Valuable Player… Read More →

With pinpoint passes, impressive drives, and record-breaking performances, Lamar Jackson is one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL. In 2018, the Baltimore Ravens picked… Read More →

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best forwards in soccer history. He has scored more goals in international games than any other South American player. And he has won seven… Read More →

Linebacker Micah Parsons started playing football at six years old and has since grown to become one of the best defensive players in the NFL. Voted 2021’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, he… Read More →

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka began playing tennis when she was three years old. She worked hard in her lessons to improve, leading her to become a pro player at just 15… Read More →

Nelly Korda knew from childhood that she wanted to be a pro golfer. In 2017, she joined the LPGA Tour to make that goal a reality. But she had even more success on the horizon. By 2021, Korda Read More →

Center Nikola Jokić is a triple-double machine and a two-time NBA MVP. Starting his basketball career in another country couldn’t stop Nikola Jokić from becoming one of the NBA’s best… Read More →

With a record-breaking 24 Grand Slam titles, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is the all-time leader in Grand Slams. Learn more about the champion from how he started playing tennis to… Read More →

Patrick Mahomes is a rising star in the National Football League (NFL). In 2020, the quarterback helped the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl, signed a record-breaking contract with the… Read More →

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is a home run hitter with two Silver Slugger awards. He’s the only player in Major League Baseball to ever hit at least 3 home runs and steal at… Read More →

Whether shooting, rebounding, or playing defense, Sabrina Ionescu can do it all. The guard soared to stardom in college with the Oregon Ducks. The top pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft went on to… Read More →

In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey. Raised in a family of athletes, Sarah Nurse began her hockey career at a young Read More →

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can shoot, steal, and score. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is a two-time NBA All-Star. In 2024, he came in second in the league for total points and tied for… Read More →

When Simone Biles was just six years old, she began practicing gymnastics. And it was clear that she would be a star. In her teens, she entered her first world competition and her first… Read More →

With fast feet, pinpoint accuracy, and clever playmaking, Sophia Smith is one of Team USA's best young strikers. In college, she dominated the field, sweeping the College Cup for Stanford.… Read More →

When point guard Stephen Curry joined the National Basketball Association in 2009, he quickly made the Golden State Warriors one of the best teams in the league. Curry is the greatest… Read More →