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Six years later and they’re still together. Texans rookie TE Marlin Klein and Pistons dancer Morgan Mescher have been together since high school. Seeing them go from high school sweethearts to where they are now is pretty cool.

u/No_Box119 — 15 hours ago
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What is investment? Usain Bolt won 8 gold medals in 3 Olympics and he only ran for a total of 115 seconds on the track; this is economy of effort. But for those two minutes of competing, Bolt trained for 20 years; this is investment. Think long term.

u/ConnectionWeekly1263 — 1 day ago
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Shawn Kemp played 3 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1997 to 2000. played in 204 regular-season games and averaged 18.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

u/CircledSquare7 — 2 days ago
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Serena & Venus Williams step on court to play their first doubles match together since 2022

14 Grand Slam doubles titles & 3 Gold Medals

3 years, 11 months, 16 days… It’s been too long

The only thing more iconic than 1 Williams sister is 2

u/Electronic_Air1842 — 2 days ago
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Lions WR Jameson Williams is having his own dunk contest at his house on a mini hoop. Jamo is one of the funniest players in the NFL.

u/OneOriginal8727 — 4 days ago
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Shaq’s story about Yao Ming is still hilarious. He complimented Yao on a move, and Yao casually replied, “Thanks, my brotha.” That was the moment Shaq realized Yao had been understanding him the whole time.

u/Outrageous_Owl_1710 — 5 days ago
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Dikembe Mutombo recorded 31 blocks (NBA Record at the time not named Wilt Chamberlain)in the 5 game series upset vs Sonics in the first round of the 1994 Playoffs.

u/CircledSquare7 — 4 days ago
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[2004] Kobe Bryant's Defensive Takeover against McGrady. When guarded by Kobe, McGrady went 2/10 with 3 turnovers. This would help spark the comeback and overtime win. Kobe also scored 24 of 38 points in the 4th quarter.

u/CircledSquare7 — 4 days ago