athletes

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The song would only become even more synonymous with the president in 2022, when his hokey dance often done to the classic became so viral that athletes around the world began imitating it.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The ruling is the latest legal challenge to the NCAA’s enforcement ability, following previous injunctions for other college athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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