John L. Sullivan
John Sullivan was a strong boxer. He was a famous champion. He won many big fights. People loved to watch him. He was a superstar in his time. Do you like sports?
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John Madden
John Madden loved football. He was a great coach. He helped his team win a big game. He also talked about games on TV. People liked to hear him speak. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn McEnroe
John McEnroe is a great tennis player. He hit the ball very well. He won many big games. He was the best in the world. He still loves the game today. Do you like to play tennis?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Newcombe
John Newcombe is a tennis player. He is from Australia. He won many big games. He was the best in the world. People love his strong hits. Do you like to play tennis?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas was a great football player. He played for the Baltimore Colts. He threw the ball very well. He won many big games. People loved to watch him play. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Stockton
John Stockton was a great ball player. He played for the Utah Jazz. He was very good at passing. He worked very hard. We can see his statue today. Do you like to play ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Wooden
John Wooden was a great coach. He led his team to win many games. He taught players how to do well in life. He was very kind to them. Many people liked him. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJonathan Edwards (triple jumper)
Jonathan Edwards is a great jumper. He jumps very far. He won many gold medals. He was the best in the world. This makes people proud. Do you like to jump too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJon Jones
Jon Jones is a great fighter. He wins many big matches. He won many gold belts. This makes him a star. He works very hard. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson is a great rugby player. He played for England. He was very good at kicking the ball. He helped his team win a big game. This made people very happy. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosef Bican
Josef Bican was a great soccer player. He scored many, many goals. He was very fast and strong. His skill helped his family. He is a hero to many fans. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosé Leandro Andrade
José was a great soccer player. He played for Uruguay. He won many gold medals. People called him a marvel. He was very fast on the field. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosé Luis Chilavert
José Luis Chilavert was a great soccer player. He was a goalie. He stopped many balls from going in. He could even score goals! He worked very hard to be the best. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosé Manuel Moreno
José Manuel Moreno was a great soccer player. He played in many places. He won many big games. People loved to watch him play. He was very good at the game. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosé Mourinho
José Mourinho is a soccer coach. He helps teams win games. He has won many big trophies. People call him "the Special One." He loves the game of soccer. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosh Gibson
Josh Gibson was a great baseball player. He hit the ball very far. He hit many home runs. People loved to watch him play. He is in the Hall of Fame. Do you like baseball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJousting
Knights ride on horses. They hold long wooden sticks. They try to hit a shield. This is a fun sport. It shows how brave they are. Would you like to ride a horse?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJuan Alberto Schiaffino
Juan was a great soccer player. He played in many big games. He won a huge trophy for his team. He was very good at passing the ball. People loved to watch him play. Do you like to play soccer too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJules Rimet
Jules Rimet loved soccer. He helped start a big game. This game is the World Cup. It brings many nations together. He helped make it special. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJulio César Chávez
Julio César Chávez is a famous boxer. He came from Mexico. He won many big fights. He worked hard to help his family. He is a great hero. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJulius Erving
Julius Erving was a great basketball player. He was very good at jumping high. He could slam the ball into the hoop. People called him Dr. J. He made many fans happy. Do you like to play ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJumping jack
You can do a jumping jack. Jump your legs out wide. Put your arms up high. Then jump back to the start. It is a fun way to move. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJungle gym
A jungle gym is for play. You can climb it. You can also hang from bars. It is made of metal or rope. It helps you stay strong. Do you like to climb?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJunko Tabei
Junko Tabei loved mountains. She climbed the tallest mountain in the world. She was the first woman to do this. She also climbed the highest peaks on every land. She worked hard to help the earth. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJürgen Schult
Jürgen Schult is a fast athlete. He throws a heavy round disk. He threw it very far. He won a gold medal. This made him a star. He is a great coach now. Do you like to throw things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJust Fontaine
Just Fontaine was a great soccer player. He scored many goals. He even scored thirteen goals in one big game. This helped his team, France. He was very good at his job. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJustine Henin
Justine Henin was a great tennis player. She played very well in many games. She won a gold medal too. She made her country proud. She worked very hard to win. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKaori Icho
Kaori Icho is a great wrestler. She is from Japan. She won many gold medals. She won four big games in a row. This is a very big deal. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKapil Dev
Kapil Dev is a famous cricket player. He led his team to win a big cup. He was very good at hitting the ball. He was also great at throwing the ball. He makes many people proud. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarch Kiraly
Karch Kiraly loves volleyball. He plays on sand and on floors. He won many gold medals. He is a great coach now. He helps teams win big games. Do you like to play ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarl Malone
Karl Malone was a great basketball player. He played for many years. He won gold medals in the big games. People call him "the Mailman." He was very good at scoring points. He is a star in a Hall of Fame. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarl Schäfer (figure skater)
Karl was a great skater. He skated on ice. He won many gold medals. He also liked to swim. He was a very good athlete. Do you like to skate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarrie Webb
Karrie Webb is a great golfer. She plays a game with clubs. She hits a small ball. She has won many games. This makes her very special. Do you like to play games too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKatarina Witt
Katarina Witt is a great skater. She glides on the ice. She won two big gold medals. She is very good at her sport. We can watch her skate. Do you like to skate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKathrine Switzer
Kathrine was a fast runner. She ran a very long race. A man tried to stop her. But she did not stop. She finished her big run. She helped many women run too. Do you like to run?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKatie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky is a great swimmer. She swims in big pools. She has won many gold medals. It is fun to watch her swim fast. She works very hard. Do you like to swim too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKayaking
A kayak is a small boat. You sit low in the water. You use a long paddle. The paddle has two ends. It helps you move fast. It is fun to glide. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKayfabe
Wrestlers act like characters in a play. They pretend their fights are real. Some are heroes that fans love. Some are bad guys that fans boo. It is all part of a big show. Do you like watching shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKeirin
Keirin is a bike race. Riders race fast on a track. They follow a motor to go fast. It is a very exciting sport. Do you like to ride bikes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKelly Slater
Kelly Slater is a great surfer. He rides big waves in the sea. He has won many big prizes. He loves the blue ocean. It is fun to watch him surf. Do you like the waves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKemari
Kemari is a fun ball game. People work together. They keep a ball in the air. You cannot use your hands. Use your feet or your head. It is a joy to play. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKen Aston
Ken Aston was a soccer referee. He helped make the game better. He made the red and yellow cards. These cards help players see the rules. He loved to teach others. Do you like soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKenenisa Bekele
Kenenisa Bekele is a fast runner. He is from Ethiopia. He wins many gold medals. He runs for a long time. He helps his family with his work. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKen Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. was a great baseball player. He hit the ball very far. He played for many teams. He even played with his dad! People loved to watch him play. Do you like baseball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKen Rosewall
Ken Rosewall was a great tennis player. He played in many big games. He won many trophies. He was very fast on the court. People loved to watch him play. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKerri Walsh Jennings
Kerri is a great player. She plays volleyball on the sand. She won many gold medals. This makes her very proud. She loves to play with her friends. Do you like to play in the sand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKettlebell
A kettlebell is a heavy ball. It has a handle on top. You can swing it. It helps you get strong. It is fun to use. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett is a great basketball player. He played for many teams. He was very good at defense. He worked very hard to win. He is in a Hall of Fame. Do you like to play ball?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article