Explore sports, games, competitions and the people who take part. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Many teams play soccer in the Netherlands. They play in a big league. Eighteen clubs play games each year. They try to win the top prize. It is fun to watch them play. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Cantona is a famous soccer player. He played for many teams. He was very good at scoring goals. People called him King Eric. He also acts in movies now. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Heiden is a fast skater. He won five gold medals. He skated very fast on ice. This helped him win big prizes. He is also a doctor now. He helps people feel better. Do you like to skate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErin Andrews talks about sports. She works on TV. She tells us what is happening in games. She loves to talk about sports. It is her big job. Do you like sports too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnie Els is a great golfer. He plays in many big games. He has won many prizes. People call him "The Big Easy." He is very good at his sport. Do you like to play games too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEsther Vergeer is a great tennis player. She plays in a wheelchair. She won many gold medals. She won games for ten years in a row. This shows how hard she worked. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEsther Williams was a great swimmer. She swam very fast in pools. She also acted in many movies. People loved watching her swim in films. She was a star on the screen. Do you like to swim in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople play big basketball games. These games happen in Europe. Many teams play to win. It is fun to watch. Do you like basketball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEusébio was a great soccer player. He was very fast. He scored many goals. People called him the King. He made his fans very proud. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEvel Knievel was a brave man. He rode a fast motorcycle. He jumped over many cars. He even tried to jump a big canyon. People loved to watch him. He was a famous star. Do you like fast bikes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEventing is a sport for horses. A horse and rider work as a team. They do three big tests. They show grace. They jump over logs and water. It takes much skill. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEvgeni is a man who skates on ice. He is very good at it. He won many gold medals. He skated with great skill. Skating brings him much pride. Do you like to skate on ice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEvonne was a great tennis player. She played in many big games. She won many prizes. Being a champion was fun. She helps kids play too. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big, soft ball. It is filled with air. People use it to stay strong. It helps you find your balance. You can move and play on it. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople love to watch wrestling. It is a big show. They use chairs in the ring. It is very loud and fast. The fans cheer a lot. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEzekiel is a fast runner. He runs in big races. He jumps over things while he runs. He wins many gold medals. He makes his home country proud. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople hunt with birds. These birds are very smart. They fly fast to find food. Some birds hunt small rabbits. This is a special skill. It is a way to be together. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFausto Coppi was a great bike racer. He lived in Italy. He won many big races. He was very fast on his bike. People loved to watch him ride. Do you like to ride a bike?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarça is a famous soccer team. They wear blue and red stripes. The fans own the club. It is more than just a game. People love it very much. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBayern Munich is a big sports club. They play soccer in Germany. The team wears red and white. Many people love to watch them play. They win many big prizes. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people love to fly. They fly in big balloons. They fly in small planes. They even fly drones. This group keeps track of all the best flights. It is very fun to watch! Do you like to look at the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis group helps people play volleyball. They plan big games for everyone. They also make the rules. This helps people play together. It is a fun sport. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Caprilli helped horses jump. He found a new way to ride. He sat forward on the horse. This helped the horse feel good. Now, all riders use his way. Do you like to ride horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFederico Tesio loved fast horses. He helped them grow strong. He lived in a place by a lake. His work helped horses all over the world. It was a very big job. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFedor is a great fighter. He wins many big matches. He works very hard to win. This makes him a hero. He helps people love his sport. Do you like to watch sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFelix was a man who loved to fly. He jumped from very high up. He used a big balloon to reach the sky. He even went faster than sound! He was a brave jumper. Do you like to fly high?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFélix Savón was a great boxer. He was from Cuba. He won many gold medals. He was very, very good. People in Cuba love him. He stayed to help his home. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFerenc Puskás was a great soccer player. He played for many teams. He scored a lot of goals. People loved to watch him play. He was a superstar. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople all over the world play basketball. This group makes the rules for the game. They help teams play in big contests. They also help men and women play together. It is fun to watch! Do you like to play basketball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLacrosse is a fast game. Two teams play on a field. They use a stick with a net. They catch and throw a ball. They try to score in a goal. It is fun to play! Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWomen play soccer in a big game. Teams from many lands play. They want to win a gold trophy. It is fun to watch them run. We love to cheer for them. Do you like soccer too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fight song is a happy song. People sing it at sports games. It helps fans cheer for their team. It makes the team feel strong. We can sing along too! Do you have a favorite team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFilip is a great water player. He plays in a big pool. He wins many gold medals. He plays for his home team. It is fun to watch him. Do you like to swim in pools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater polo is a fun game in water. Teams play to win a big cup. Men and women both play this game. It was a big world contest. Many teams from far away came to play. Do you like to swim and play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can swim very fast with fins. You wear big fins on your feet. You can swim on top of the water. You can also swim deep under the water. It is a fun and fast sport. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA float stays on top of water. It has a bright tip. This helps you see a fish. The float holds your bait. It can even drift in a stream. It helps you catch fish! Do you like to fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lure looks like food. It can be bright or shiny. It can move in the water. This helps catch fish. It is fun to use. Do you like to fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFistball is a fun game. Two teams play over a net. You hit the ball with your fist. You can even let it bounce once. It is a great way to play with friends. Do you like to play ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStudents play sports all over the world. They meet to race and play games. It is a big, fun party. People from many lands come to help. We can watch them play together. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople show their strong bodies in shows. Some people dance to music. Others stand in a line. They show how fit they are. It is fun to watch them move. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMen play big volleyball games. Teams from all over the world play. They work hard to win. It is a fun sport to watch. Do you like to play with a ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlag football is a fun game. You run with a ball. You wear a belt with flags. To stop a player, you pull a flag. It is safe and fast. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFloorball is a fun indoor game. You use a stick to hit a ball. The ball has holes in it. Six people play on each team. It is a fast game. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGymnasts move on a big mat. The floor is bouncy. It helps them jump high. It also helps them land safely. They dance and flip. It is fun to watch! Can you jump high too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFloor hockey is a fun game. You play on a flat floor. You use a stick to hit a ball or a puck. You can even use skates! It is great to play with friends. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlorence Chadwick was a great swimmer. She swam in the big, blue ocean. She swam across many wide seas. She did not give up. She was very brave and strong. Do you like to swim in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFloyd is a great boxer. He wins many fights. He is very good at blocking hits. This helps him stay safe. He works very hard. He is a champion. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople throw lines far in the air. They do this for sport. It started a long time ago. Some people try to be very fast. Others try to hit a small spot. It is fun to watch. Do you like to throw things?
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