Derrick Rose
June 12, 2026 1:10 pmSuccess in the NBA came early for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose. His outstanding passing and scoring earned him the 2008-2009 Rookie of the Year Award. Then just a...
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Adrian Peterson
June 12, 2026 12:48 pmAs a kid, Adrian Peterson got the nickname “All Day” (A.D.) because he was always on the go. As an adult, teammates still call him A.D., because he never stops...
Soldiers’ Dogs
June 12, 2026 2:26 pmIn 2011, British soldiers were searching a compound in Afghanistan for explosives. Private Andrew Duff, a dog handler, was on patrol with an English springer spaniel named Jack. The dog...
Joe Flacco
June 12, 2026 1:43 pmWhen Joe Flacco joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, the rookie thought he would have to wait a long time to show off his skills. That didn’t happen. First the...
Larry Fitzgerald
June 12, 2026 1:46 pmIn 2009, Larry Fitzgerald established himself as one of the NFL’s best players when he led the Arizona Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. The hard work and passion...
Dwyane Wade
June 12, 2026 1:15 pmDwyane Wade is a hero both on and off the basketball court. As a high-scoring superstar for the Miami Heat, Dwyane has led his team to an NBA championship and...
Skydiving Dogs
June 12, 2026 2:24 pmOn a crystal clear day, a large green parachute descends from the sky. As the chute gets closer to the ground, four furry legs come into view. The creature attached...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
June 12, 2026 12:59 pmIn March 2010, British soldiers were patrolling a street in Afghanistan with a Belgian shepherd named Chocolat. Suddenly, the dog walked ahead of the men and entered an empty shop....
Mark Sanchez
June 12, 2026 1:52 pmMark Sanchez is a hero both on and off the football field. One of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks, he led the York Jets to the AFC Championship Game in...
Prison Puppies
June 12, 2026 2:10 pmIn Prison Puppies, young readers will meet the hardworking dogs in the Puppies Behind Bars program. This organization teaches prison inmates to raise puppies that will later work as service...
Lebron James
June 12, 2026 1:46 pmNBA superstar LeBron James is a living legend. For years he has dazzled fans—first for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then for the Miami Heat. During his rookie season, he set...
Colin Kaepernick
June 12, 2026 1:06 pmColin Kaepernick has been wowing his fans and teammates since he became the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. That season, he led the Niners all the...