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Meet Naomi Osaka: Tennis Superstar
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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 →
Meet Nelly Korda: Golf Superstar
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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 →
Meet Nikola Jokić: Denver Nuggets Superstar
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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 →
Meet Novak Djokovic: Tennis Superstar
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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 →
Meet Patrick Mahomes: Kansas City Chiefs Superstar
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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 →
Meet Ronald Acuña Jr.: Atlanta Braves Superstar
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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 →
Meet Sabrina Ionescu: New York Liberty Superstar
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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 →
Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
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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 →
Meet Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Oklahoma City Thunder Superstar
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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 →
Meet Simone Biles: Gymnastics Superstar
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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 →
Meet Sophia Smith: US Soccer Superstar
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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 →
Meet Stephen Curry: Golden State Warriors Superstar
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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 →
Meet Sydney McLaughlin: Track-and-Field Superstar
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Sydney McLaughlin is a rising track-and-field superstar. At the 2021 US Olympic Trials, she broke the record for the fastest 400-meter hurdles time. Then at the Games in Tokyo, she broke the… Read More →
Meet the Boston Red Sox
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The Boston Red Sox are one of Major League Baseball's oldest and most successful teams. But for 86 years, the Red Sox failed to win the World Series. Explore the team's history and meet its… Read More →
Meet the Chicago Cubs
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After more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs finally won their third World Series in 2016. From superstars to exciting plays, learn more about the oldest team in MLB. Read More →
Meet the Dallas Cowboys
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The Dallas Cowboys are the most popular football team in the NFL. Explore the big-time superstars and iconic victories the Cowboys are known for, and find out why fans call them America's Team. Read More →
Meet the Green Bay Packers
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The Green Bay Packers won the first Super Bowl in NFL history. Discover more about the team's best players, greatest moments, thrilling stats, and more in this fun, high-interest book. Read More →
Meet the Kansas City Chiefs
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With Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce leading the way, the Kansas City Chiefs have been the best team in the NFL since 2020. Explore the team's history, great moments, and modern superstars. Read More →
Meet the Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in 2024. Discover the team's history, legendary players, thrilling wins, incredible stats, and more in this fun, exciting book. Read More →
Meet the New England Patriots
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With six Super Bowl wins, the New England Patriots are one of the most successful teams in NFL history. Learn about the team's best moments, stats, and more. Read More →
Meet the New York Yankees
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With 27 World Series titles, the New York Yankees hold the record for the most World Series wins in Major League Baseball history. Discover their superstar players, iconic moments, and more! Read More →
Meet the Philadelphia Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles are known for their superstar players, big wins, and passionate fans. Learn about the history of one of the NFL's oldest teams and meet the players trying to win… Read More →
Meet the San Francisco 49ers
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The San Francisco 49ers have won five Super Bowls. Only two NFL teams have won more. From superstar players to thrilling wins, learn more about the history of the team nicknamed The Niners. Read More →
Meet the San Francisco Giants
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The San Francisco Giants hold the record for the most wins of all time in MLB history. Explore the greatest moments, best players, and more from one of baseball's most successful teams. Read More →