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Amateur titles, he attended Stanford but left in 1996 after two years and turned pro at 20, smiling and saying “Hello, world” at his introductory news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His pro debut win over Milos Veletic was designed to be an easy opening night for him.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Michelle Pfeiffer pays her mother, an ex-Hooters waitress, and Nick Offerman plays her dad, a former pro wrestler.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m wondering if any of the people on the plane say quid pro quo.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King