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March 13, 2018

On the Court with…Kevin Durant

Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his MVP

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May 8, 2017

Serena Williams: Legends In Sports

Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. Her powerful serve surprises her

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May 8, 2017

On The Court With… Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats. He started out as a high school phenomenon

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November 15, 2016

In the Goal with…Brianna Scurry

In the 1999 Women's World Cup championship, Brianna Scurry was the goalkeeper for the USA women's national team.  She faced the greatest challenge of her career when she had to

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Lisa Leslie

One the top players in the Women's National Basketball Association was the star Lisa Leslie.  She started her career with the Los Angeles Sparks and was a member of the

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Hakeem Olajuwon

Whether he was slamming a dunk, ripping down a rebound, or intercepting a pass, Hakeem Olajuwon was a force to be reckoned with.  He was the center for the Houston

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November 8, 2016

On the Field with…Emmit Smith

Emmit Smith always had a gift for seeing what's about to happen on the field.  With his vision, he became one of the best running backs in the history of

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April 9, 2014

No Arm in Left Field

Being the new kid is never easy… Terry Delaney doesn’t mind his family’s move from Long Island to Forest Lake. But he figures being one of the few black kids

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April 9, 2014

Hot Shot

Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself riding the pine. It turns

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April 9, 2014

Slam Dunk

Julian Pryce is looking forward to playing basketball for the Tornadoes this year. Last season, the team went undefeated, with Julian as the star center. But to his shock and

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April 9, 2014

The Basket Counts

On-court hostility threatens Mel’s place on the team Mel Jensen is new to the Titans basketball team, but he knows he could be a vital part of the starting lineup—if

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April 9, 2014

The Comeback Challenge

Why does the Scorpions’ captain have a grudge against Mark? Mark Conway is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over whom he will live with after they divorce.

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April 4, 2014

Muhammad Ali: Legends in Sports

No other figure in recent history has had the wide-reaching impact of the man known simply as “The Greatest.” For four decades Muhammad Ali has served as a symbol of

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April 4, 2014

Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports

Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and his short stint in minor

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with… Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard was a high school phenomenon who soared head and shoulders above all other players to become the number-one draft pick in 2004. Since joining the Orlando Magic, Howard has powered the

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with…LeBron James

Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball

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April 4, 2014

On The Court With…Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest and brightest stars of the National Basketball Association. Since his rookie year as center for the Orlando Magic, and in later years with

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April 4, 2014

At the Plate with… Ken Griffey, Jr.: Updated Edition

Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro player Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Mo Vaughn

When Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn strides to the plate, he radiates energy and power. With one mighty swing, he can turn a two-run deficit into a two-run lead.

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa is not called “Slammin’ Sammy” for nothing. This powerhouse slugger from the Chicago Cubs achieved a feat many thought to be impossible-beating Roger Maris’s home-run record. Along with

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April 3, 2014

On the Course with…Tiger Woods: Updated Edition

Tiger Woods is a golfing phenomenon with a mile-wide smile, a charismatic personality, and a talent that leaves other golfers gasping in astonishment. At the mere age of twenty-one, his

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April 3, 2014

On the Court With…Grant Hill: Updated Edition

From his day as a quiet high school basketball star to his rookie year as a member of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, Grant Hill has been impressing fans with his

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April 3, 2014

Fairway Phenom

Malik Edwards never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while

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