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athletic

adjective as in agile; prepared to participate in sports

adjective as in relating to sports

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“Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all-time.”

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Long a major supporter of Texas Tech athletics—and a former offensive lineman for the Red Raiders—Campbell says that he began quietly studying the inner workings of college sports in 2021.

Soon, the athletic department moved the students to the 40 because those midfield seats could garner big donor bucks.

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John Beam, the athletic director at Laney College and a legendary football coach in the Oakland area, has died a day after being shot on campus, according to the Oakland Police Department.

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Skyline Pitch follows a trend of athletic clubs moving into shopping centers as retail leaders try to tap into customers’ desire for communal experiences and new activities.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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