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61) J. J. Watt
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Houston Texans defensive lineman J. J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn't always on track for stardom. J. J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after a transfer to the University of Wisconsin and a switch to the defensive line, J.J.'s hard-hitting talents began to shine. In 2012, J. J. led the NFL in sacks and...
62) Jayson Tatum
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Jayson Tatum, power forward and small forward for the Boston Celtics. From his training schedule to what he does off the court, readers will learn all about this NBA All-Star.
63) Breanna Stewart
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Breanna Stewart is a talented basketball player for the Seattle Storm. She was the first overall pick in the 2016 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. That same season she was also named WNBA Rookie of the Year, and she helped the US women's basketball team take home the gold in the 2016 Olympics. Breanna Stewart is a powerful force on the court, but she's also pretty impressive off the court. Read about how she trains to stay in...
64) Baker Mayfield
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is a Heisman Trophy winner and the 2018 first overall draft pick. As a rookie, he proved himself with an amazing comeback in his first National Football League (NFL) game. Read his story!
66) Colin Kaepernick
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick led his team to victory in the 2013 Super Bowl. In 2014, his team was just one win away from playing in the big game again. Meet one of the NFL's biggest stars.
68) Derrick Rose
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Derrick Rose is one of the NBA's most explosive players. Chosen first overall in the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Derrick brought his high-flying game to the Chicago Bulls. Learn all about Chicago's biggest sports star.
69) James Harden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards with more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015, making him one of the best scorers in the league. Read all about James's journey to NBA stardom.
70) Matt Ryan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Matt Ryan is known for staying cool under pressure. He's been one of the world's best quarterbacks since he started playing for the National Football League (NFL) in 2008. In 2016, he won Most Valuable Player and led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl. But Ryan wasn't done yet-he said the next season would be even better. Read all about Ryan's football career, his life off the field, and how he keeps his body and mind in shape for the game.
71) Saquon Barkley
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley ended his record-breaking first season as the NFL's 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Find out how Barkley trains and spends his time off the field.
72) Chris Paul
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Point guard Chris Paul not only led the NBA four times in assists and six times in steals-he also won two gold medals. Get to know this Houston Rockets hero!
73) Brittney Griner
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After breaking records and winning awards in college basketball, Brittney Griner was the first pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. She joined the Phoenix Mercury. In her first game, Brittney showed the league her skills by dunking twice. Brittney's height makes her a talented center. She's a force on defense too. Fans love to watch her block shots and grab rebounds. Follow Brittney's story from her early years learning basketball in Houston, Texas, to her...
74) Derek Carr
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better-he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr's career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the...
75) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
76) Michael Phelps
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Superstar swimmer Michael Phelps has won more Olympic medals than any other athlete-twenty-eight total! Learn all about Phelps's incredible career, how he trained to become the greatest Olympian of all time, and why he plans to retire.
79) Megan Rapinoe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Megan Rapinoe lends her tremendous soccer talents to both the United States Women's National Team and Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. Learn about her training regimen, her advocacy work, and more!
80) Mikaela Shiffrin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin won her first world championship in slalom in 2013. She was just getting warmed up. In 2014, she won a gold medal in the same event as a member of Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Mikaela was the youngest person to ever win an Olympic slalom competition. At an event a few weeks later, she was named world champion for the second year in a row. Learn more about this young star with an incredibly bright...
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