Cameroon almost didn’t qualify. Malawi had never reached a final. Sunday’s WAFCON final says something about running the race nobody predicted for you.
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Nicolas Cage Is Playing John Madden. Here’s What Actually Made Him Unforgettable.
Nicolas Cage is set to play John Madden in a new biopic. But people who actually knew Madden say his legacy was never about the wins. Here’s what it really was.
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Women’s Professional Baseball Returns After 70 Years
Women’s professional baseball is finally back after more than 70 years — and the story behind opening night’s “our time is now” says something bigger.
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Russell Westbrook Retired as the NBA’s Triple-Double King — But His Record Might Not Outlast Him
Russell Westbrook’s retirement leaves him the NBA’s all-time triple-double king with 209 — but Nikola Jokic is already closing in fast on that record.
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What Does the Bible Say About Competition? Paul’s Surprising Answer
What does the Bible say about competition? Paul compared faith to a race in 1 Corinthians 9 — but the finish line was never about beating anyone else.
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The Jose Mourinho Documentary Asks the Question Winning Never Answers
Netflix’s new Jose Mourinho documentary calls him a coach who’s won everything. History has seen this exact story before, and it didn’t end where you’d expect.
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John Cena Retirement: What His Last Match Is Really About
John Cena is retiring after 23 years and 17 world titles. His final match is raising a bigger question about what it actually means to finish well in life.
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Kids Are Quitting Youth Sports Younger Than Ever — Here’s What’s Actually Driving the Burnout
Youth sports burnout is pushing kids to quit younger than ever. Here’s what’s really driving it, and the shift that helps kids play for more than applause.
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Justin Verlander Retires. Here’s What Finishing Well Means
Justin Verlander just retired after 3,554 strikeouts and a Hall of Fame career. What made him choose now says more about finishing well than winning it all.
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Why the Warriors’ Dynasty May Be the Last One the NBA Ever Sees
The Warriors’ dynasty may be the last true NBA dynasty. Here’s why today’s rules make it nearly impossible to repeat, and what that says about legacy.