Investments. Most of us think there are only two kinds: good and bad. There’s actually a third: downright ridiculous. If you doubt the existence of that category, just ask the …
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Leroy Hoard on His Football Performance
“Coach, if you need one yard, I’ll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I’ll get you three yards.”
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Getting Hit is Inevitable
When I played football as a kid, my main position was offensive line…because I had the spiritual gift of taking up space. But, every once in a while, Coach let …
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The Price of Integrity
Qualifying School – known in the golfing world as Q School – is a harrowing ordeal. The players grind through a series of tournaments while their friends and family members …
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Runner Up Rings
Tony La Russa has made a name for himself in the game of baseball as a player, a manager, and an executive. He’s been a part of minor league teams…and …
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Mike Tyson on Pain
“Everyone has a plan till they get punched in the mouth.” Topics Illustrated Include: Athlete Celebrities Endurance Fear Fighting Pain Plans Quotes Sports Strategy Suffering Surprise (Resource cataloged by David …
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The Real Cost of a Fake Robbery
Many wondered if Brazil would be able to ward off rampant crime (and the Zika virus) in order to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Near the end of the global …
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Keep Jesus Private
What would you do if you were a UFC fighter who just won a vicious cage match against a dangerous opponent? Celebrate? Pass out? Mention Jesus in the post-fight interview? …
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In early January of 2016, the city of Perth in Western Australia hosted the annual Hopman Cup which lured some of the world’s most elite tennis players Down Under to …