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Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt announced in a tweet last week that he will retire after this season. “Koa’s first-ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game. My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure,” he tweeted along with a picture of him…

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The phrase “thoughts and prayers” has been spoken, texted and tweeted countless times since Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football. On Tuesday, one ESPN analyst took the phrase to heart, praying for Hamlin on live TV. As Hamlin remains in critical condition, Dan Orlovsky said a prayer for the Buffalo Bills’ safety during Tuesday’s edition of “NFL…

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After their startling first-game defeat by Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, Argentina ultimately returned to take the championship, beating returning champs France 4-2 in penalties. It would be the country’s first World Cup win since 1986. Two of the goals belonged to Argentina’s team captain and soccer superstar, Lionel Messi. Messi has been playing competitively…

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Adoption is all around us, even if we don’t recognize it. According to the Adoption Network, almost one in every 25 families in the United States with children have an adopted child. Nearly 140,000 children are adopted annually. Whatever the reason, choosing to put your child up for adoption isn’t easy for any parent. “Lifemark”…

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