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Bret Hart

Bret Hart is a famous wrestler. He was in a big wrestling family. He won many gold belts. People loved to watch him work. He was very good at his job. Do you like to watch sports?

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Brett Favre

Brett Favre played football. He threw the ball very far. He played for a team called the Packers. He won a big game! He is in a special Hall of Fame. Do you like football?

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Brett Hull

Brett Hull was a great hockey player. He was very good at scoring goals. He played for many teams. He even won a big trophy. He is in a special hall for stars. Do you like to play hockey?

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Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll is a great rugby player. He played for Ireland. He was a team leader for many years. He scored many points for his team. People in Ireland love him. Do you like sports?

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Bronc riding

Riders ride bucking horses. They try to stay on. It is a fast sport. It takes a lot of skill. Do you like horses?

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Bronko Nagurski

Bronko Nagurski was a strong man. He played football very well. He also did wrestling in a ring. People loved to watch him play. He was a great star. Do you like sports too?

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Bruce McLaren

Bruce McLaren loved fast cars. He was a great driver. He also built his own racing team. This team still wins many races today. He was a hero in his home land. Do you like fast cars?

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Bruno Sammartino

Bruno was a strong wrestler. He won many big matches. He was a very famous star. People loved to watch him work. He was a true legend. Do you like sports?

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Bryan brothers

Bob and Mike are twin brothers. They play tennis together. They won many big games. They even won a gold medal! They like to bump chests to celebrate. Do you like to play sports with a friend?

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Bryant Gumbel

Bryant Gumbel is a man on TV. He talks about sports on the screen. He also tells the news to people. He has many fans who watch him. He works very hard. Do you like watching sports on TV?

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Buck O'Neil

Buck O'Neil loved baseball. He played the game for many years. He was also a coach. He helped many people love baseball too. He is a hero to many fans. Do you like to play ball?

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Bull riding

Bull riding is a sport. A person rides a big bull. They hold a rope with one hand. They must stay on for eight seconds. It is very hard to do. Do you think you could stay on?

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Bundesliga

The Bundesliga is a big soccer league. It is in Germany. Many fans go to see the games. It is fun to watch. The teams play to win. Do you like soccer too?

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Bungee jumping

You jump from a high place. A big stretchy cord holds you. It pulls you back up. It feels like a fast fall. You can bounce high! It is very fun. Would you try it?

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Butterfly stroke

Butterfly is a way to swim. You move your arms together. Your legs move like a fish. It is very fast. It is fun to watch. Do you like to swim?

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Buvaisar Saitiev

Buvaisar Saitiev was a great wrestler. He won many gold medals. He was very strong and fast. People all over the world loved him. He was a hero to many. Do you like sports?

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BWF World Championships

People play a big game. It is called badminton. Players hit a small birdie. They want to win a gold medal. It is fun to watch. Do you like to play games?

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Byron Nelson

Byron Nelson was a great golfer. He played golf very well. He won many games in one year. He even won 11 games in a row! This was a very big deal. He was a true star. Do you like to play sports?

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Cafu

Cafu is a great soccer player. He played for Brazil. He ran very fast on the field. He won two big trophies. People loved his happy smile. Do you like to play soccer?

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Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner is a famous person. She won a gold medal in sports. She ran and jumped very well. She is a hero to many. She has many children. Do you like sports?

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Calcio storico fiorentino

People play a big game in Italy. It is very old. Teams wear blue, red, white, or green. They run and play hard to win. It is a lot of fun! Do you like sports?

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Cale Yarborough

Cale Yarborough was a fast driver. He drove big cars in races. He won many races in a row. This made him very famous. He loved to drive fast. Do you like fast cars?

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Calisthenics

You can get strong with just your body. You do not need tools. You can push or pull. You can also jump. This helps you move well. It is fun to try. Can you try a move?

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Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken Jr. played baseball. He played for many years. He played a lot of games in a row. People call him the Iron Man. He worked very hard. He loved the game. Do you like to play ball?

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Camogie

Camogie is a fun game. Women play it with sticks. They hit a small ball. It is a fast sport. People love to watch it. Do you want to play?

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Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Many teams play soccer in Brazil. They play in a big league. It is a very strong league. People love to watch it. It is fun to cheer for a team. Do you like soccer too?

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Canadian football

Two teams play a game. They run with a brown ball. The field is very long. They try to score points. It is fun to watch. Do you like sports?

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Canadian Football League

Many teams play football in Canada. They play in big stadiums. They try to win a big trophy. The trophy is called the Grey Cup. It is a fun game for fans. Do you like to watch sports?

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Canoe slalom

People race small boats on fast water. They paddle through hanging poles. They must be very fast. This sport is in the Olympics. It is fun to watch. Do you like fast water?

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Canoe sprint

People race boats on calm water. They use paddles to go fast. It is a fun sport. You can race in a group. You can also race alone. Do you like to paddle?

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Canyoning

You can travel through deep canyons. You can swim in the water. You can climb on the rocks. You can even jump! It is a fun way to see nature. Do you want to try it?

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Cap Anson

Cap Anson was a star baseball player. He played for a long time. He was a great hitter. He also led his team. He was not kind to all people. Do you like baseball?

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Capture the flag

You play with a team. You try to grab a flag. Run fast to your home base. Do not let the other team tag you. It is a fun game. Do you want to play?

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Carl Diem

Carl Diem loved sports. He helped run the big Olympic Games. He helped start the torch run. This is when people carry a flame. It is a very special job. Do you like to run?

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Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo is a great soccer leader. He helps teams play well. He has won many big prizes. He was a player too. Now he is a coach. He is very good at his job. Do you like soccer?

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Carlos Alberto Torres

Carlos Alberto was a great soccer player. He played for the Brazil team. He was a strong leader. He even won a big cup. People loved to watch him play. Do you like to play soccer?

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Carlos Monzón

Carlos was a great boxer. He won many fights. He was very fast. People in his home loved him. He had a hard life. Do you like sports?

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Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson was a great gymnast. She won a big gold medal. She did flips and jumps. It takes much hard work. She also likes to sing songs. Do you like to move?

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Caroline Ouellette

Caroline Ouellette plays ice hockey. She plays on the ice. She won many gold medals. These medals show she is very good. She even helps teach new players. Do you like to play sports?

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Carom billiards

People play a game with balls. It is on a big table. The table has no holes. You hit the balls with a stick. You can hit them off the sides. It is a fun game. Do you want to play?

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Caster Semenya

Caster is a fast runner. She is from South Africa. She won gold medals. She loves to run races. She is very strong. Do you like to run too?

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Casting (fishing)

You can throw a line into water. You use a long rod to do this. It helps the bait fly far. Some people do this for fun. It can even be a sport! Do you want to try it?

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Catherine Destivelle

Catherine is a great climber. She climbs high mountains. She also climbs big rocks. She feels calm and strong. She shows us how to be brave. Do you like to climb too?

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Cathy Freeman

Cathy Freeman is a fast runner. She ran in big races. She won gold medals for her country. This made her very proud. She helps children learn today. Do you like to run fast?

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Cecilia Brækhus

Cecilia is a very strong boxer. She won many big fights. She held many world titles. This shows how hard she worked. She is a great champion. Do you like sports?

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Cecilia Colledge

Cecilia was a great ice skater. She skated on the ice. She won many big prizes. She even made new spins. These spins are still used today. Do you like to skate?

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Chariot racing

People used to race fast carts. These carts were pulled by horses. They went very fast in a big ring. It was a fun sport to watch. The crowds loved to cheer. Do you like fast races?

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Charles Atlas

Charles Atlas was a strong man. He worked hard to build muscles. He made a special way to exercise. This helped many people feel strong. It was a very famous plan. Do you want to be strong too?

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