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Under Tom's Thumb Under Tom's Thumb

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Sept. 27, 2004

Under Tom's Thumb

Tom Coughlin, the unholy spawn of Draco and Emily Post: The Giants' coach is determined to turn around New York's team

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Bringing Up Junior Bringing Up Junior

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May 07, 1990

Bringing Up Junior

Young Ken Griffey Jr., son of a baseball star, is already the kind of player that candy bars are named after

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Next Stop: Greatness Next Stop: Greatness

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Nov. 10, 2003

Next Stop: Greatness

Take it from Wayne Gretzky. The player with the best chance to break his scoring records is Sidney Crosby, a 16-year-old center in Quebec juniors

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Frank Hall, American Hero Frank Hall, American Hero

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June 24, 2013

Frank Hall, American Hero

In 2012 a beloved football assistant faced down a killer in the midst of a school shooting. His courage that day saved lives. 

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An Unfolding Tragedy An Unfolding Tragedy

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Aug. 14, 1978

An Unfolding Tragedy

Football is headed toward a crisis, one that is epitomized by the helmet, which is both a barbarous weapon and inadequate protection

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Boy II Man Boy II Man

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April 24, 2000

Boy II Man

Erstwhile teen hot dog Kobe Bryant has grown into a consummate team player. At 21, he has recognized how many ways he can leave his imprint on a game.

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