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Katie Ledecky showed her powers at 26, winning the women’s 800-meter freestyle to retain her title and pass Michael Phelps with a record 16th individual gold at the world championships. Ledecky led from beginning to end, touching the wall in 8:08.87, four seconds outside of her 2016 world record, becoming the first swimmer to win…

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Former Clemson star and current Denver Nuggets player Hunter Tyson is turning heads as he outperforms most players in the NBA Summer League. However, Tyson’s most rewarding trait is that he’s built his faith in Jesus. In a feature for the Clemson Tigers, Tyson said, “It wasn’t easy, and I had a growth period. A…

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The announcement that this upcoming Women’s World Cup would be the last for U.S. women’s national team winger Megan Rapinoe was somewhat expected. However, the news still hit hard for U.S. teammate Crystal Dunn. Before a recent friendly practice against Wales, Dunn held back tears as she described what Rapinoe, who will also retire from…

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The Oklahoma Sooners recently won their third consecutive softball national championship. Still, beyond their on-field skills, the players gained national attention for their messages of faith during their successful run. Some players were vocal about their strategy before winning the Women’s College World Series title, crediting their faith for continued perseverance and joy through the…

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