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athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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“As an athlete, you go into a game that’s already difficult enough with everything that goes on, the pressure,” Balogun said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

We invited him to debate Jeffrey Kessler, co-lead attorney for the athlete plaintiffs in the House case that created this brave new world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

In such a world, fans will be able to watch replays from the view of their favorite athlete.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Kusturica signed with FC Barcelona’s youth team in 2023 and became the youngest athlete to ever play in Barcelona’s program.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

There were parts of the college experience I yearned to have, but that were impossible as a college athlete.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

For one, it includes an NIL component, with select top-tier Trojan athletes slated to score their own NIL deals with Nike.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The real-life story of two British athletes, from disparate backgrounds, competing for gold in the sprint events at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Yes, he's one of the world's highest-paid athletes and was the Premier League's top scorer last season.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

"Because I'm just average, and they're all good looking or rich, or both, or super athletes or something."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements




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