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The Wait and Weight for Bronny James
The world is watching impatiently as LeBron’s oldest son tries to follow in his father’s impossible footsteps. But despite unfathomable pressure, Bronny isn’t crumbling. "It’s who he is as a person," says USC coach Andy Enfield.
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The Reason Isiah Pacheco Runs
The second-year Kansas City Chiefs running back has become famous for his distinctive playing style, but there’s passion, pain, and somehow joy behind every step
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The Burden of Being Bijan Robinson
Life as a modern-day NFL running back isn’t easy. The Atlanta Falcons rookie’s up-and-down season illustrates just how confounding playing the position can be. But Robinson’s positionless approach could be the future. "He’s become, I believe, the new prototype," says LaDainian Tomlinson.
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Can Kara Lawson Build Duke’s Next Basketball Powerhouse?
The former WNBA All-Star left an assistant coaching gig with the Boston Celtics for the chance to run the Duke women’s basketball program. Four seasons in, Lawson is working to establish the kind of sustainable greatness that Coach K cultivated on the men’s side. "If you build it right," she says, "you’ll never build again."
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The Summer of Austin Reaves
No other NBA player had a better summer than the Los Angeles Lakers’ young guard. After making waves in the playoffs, in free agency, and for Team USA, he’s no longer just a feel-good story: He’s a star.
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There’s Heartbreak Behind Puka Nacua’s Sudden Rise to NFL Stardom
The Los Angeles Rams’ fifth-round pick seemingly came out of nowhere to become this season’s breakout star receiver, but he won’t stop working to prove he belongs
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The Future of U.S. Women’s Soccer Is Here
Could the next generation of USWNT stars be the best one yet? "The talent level is just unmatched," says Alex Morgan. Here’s a look at the fresh faces helping Team USA chase a three-peat.
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The Comeback After the Collapse
There’s more to Keyontae Johnson’s story than just the moment everyone remembers. "I don’t want to be remembered as just the person that collapsed," he says.
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NBA Draft Preview, Kristaps Porzingis Trade, and Profiles on Scoot Henderson and the Thompson Twins
KOC also breaks down some potential Zion Williamson trades ahead of the draft
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Michael Porter Jr. Finds Meaning After Almost Losing Basketball
Three back surgeries in five years changed everything for Porter Jr. and put his NBA career in jeopardy. But what the former phenom lost in athleticism, he gained in perspective, molding him into the Nuggets’ biggest X factor in pursuit of a ring. "It’s letting go of ego," Porter Jr. says, "but that’s our whole team."