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A brief biography of professional soccer player Julie Ertz.

A brief biography of professional soccer player Carli Lloyd.

A biography of NFL player Alvin Kamara, discussing his childhood, family life, and career in football.

Looks at the life and career of professional basketball player Donovan Mitchell.

A brief biography of professional basketball player Ben Simmons.

James Harden wanted to be a basketball player from the time he could bounce the ball. However, this future star faced many challenges. He had to overcome poor health and a lazy attitude. He had to learn to listen to his teammates and become a leader. He even struggled with being the center of attention as a celebrity star. Through it all, James Harden worked hard and learned from his mistakes. He became one of the best basketball players in the world and a true MVP.

Profiles the life, work, and achievements of NBA star Dwyane Wade. Explores how his older sister saved his life, how coaches and mentors shaped his future, and how becoming a father changed his focus.

Profiles the life and career of rap musician and song writer, Will.i.am, born William James Adams, Jr., his success, mixing media, and making a difference through music and helping others.

"Carson Wentz learned to be patient. In high school, his older brother was the starting quarterback. Carson didn't get to start until his senior year. At North Dakota State University, he waited three years before starting for the Bison. Yet all that waiting helped. He spent the time learning to lead. He trained and reviewed plays. In practice, he became the toughest quarterback the Bison faced. When Carson became a quarterback for the Eagles he no longer had to wait. He became a starter right away. And Eagles' fans only had to wait one year for their team to win its first-ever Super Bowl" --.

Most people know Derek Hough from his numerous wins on Dancing with the Stars. But this talented performer also acts, choreographs, and sings. It seems there is nothing he cannot do! After starting dance classes as a child in Utah, Derek moved to England with ballroom dance champions Corky and Shirley Ballas to study dance, music, and theater. After becoming a world champion himself, he performed the lead role in Footloose: The Musical in London before joining the cast of the popular American television show. He holds the record for the most wins--six--of any professional dancer on the series.