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The Pride Of Philadelphia Mar 16, 2018

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From her humble beginnings playing streetball in Philadelphia playgrounds with make-shift hoops to winning an NCAA title Dawn Staley's story is a testament to hard work and dedication. By Allison Glock.

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Still Standing Mar 07, 2018

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Greg Oden calls himself the biggest bust in NBA history, cursed by the body that once was his blessing. For his second act, he's seeing how far his mind can take him. By Seth Wickersham.

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The Greatest, At Rest Feb 28, 2018

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In 2016, a chosen few brought Muhammad Ali home for the last time. This is the story of how they carried out their sacred calling. By Tom Junod.

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A Star Reborn Feb 21, 2018

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Mirai Nagasu was national champion at 14 and rejected the sport at 20. Now 24, can the figure skater transcend her past to claim a medal? By Bonnie Ford.

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How The Warriors Became Woke Feb 21, 2018

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It's a combination of all that winning, Oakland's place in the black power movement and these unusual times. By Lonnae O'Neal and Marc J. Spears.

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An Illusion Of Unity Feb 14, 2018

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North and South Korea have agreed to march under a unified flag and combine their women's hockey teams at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. But political divisions and fears still govern the region. By Sam Borden.

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The Lioness in Winter Feb 09, 2018

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A confident Lindsey Vonn enters the Pyeongchang Olympics as the most decorated woman skier in history. Still, there's something more at play for her, and it definitely won't come easy. By Wayne Drehs.

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Kid Fearless Feb 07, 2018

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For snowboard star Chloe Kim, dropping into the halfpipe is far less daunting than grasping how to be American and Korean in Pyeongchang. By Alyssa Roenigk.

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The Succulent Super Bowl Feb 02, 2018

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Minnesota will have its own signature dishes for sale if you happen to have tickets to the Super Bowl, but if you aren't going we have the go-to stay at home foods and how you should behave when you're sitting couch-side. With Dave Wilson.

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Fly Like An Eagle Jan 31, 2018

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In excerpts from three stories, we chronicle the rise and demise of Carson Wentz, how the Philly faithful handles bad news and the all-in attitude of the Eagles defense as they head to the Super Bowl. By Hallie Grossman.

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