rookie

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Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg, coming off a 51-point performance against Orlando on Friday, finished with 45 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reportedly had to take a pay cut as a rookie after leaving the University of Southern California.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Arizona’s rookie Wildcats have produced over half of Arizona’s points and 41% of their rebounds this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The team's reserve driver Jak Crawford will be driving the car in one of the team's mandated rookie sessions this year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And when Grayson told him he was a rookie just picking up his free first meal, the owner got even madder.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli