Getting Life Out of a Kick

World Cup fever? Yes, plus a lifelong passion for these 50-plus players. And wear and tear isn't slowing them down.

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An Interview With David Maraniss

An interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss about what prompted him to write his latest book, Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero.

Plus: Read a review of the book. 
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FIFA World Cup Preview

The 2006 FIFA World Cup is sure to be the sports event of the year.  Need a quick update before the action really gets started? Check out our web-exclusive preview.
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Hispanic Stars Spice Up America's Pastime

With Hispanic ball players dominating the voting for baseball’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Cy Young awards in 2004, the time is right to consider an All-Hispanic All-Star team. Read our writer’s suggestions and then submit your own team for consideration by our readers.
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Family Gold

Many Olympians can tell moving stories about how their families made sacrifices for their athletic careers. But more than anything else, there’s the unconditional love their parents gave them to achieve their wildest dreams.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez: Driving Ambition

Work on his $100 million dream course may be almost finished, but golf great Chi Chi Rodriguez has just started building his real legacy.
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Chico Chacurian

The first Hispanic to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Chico Chacurian, at 81, is still involved with soccer as an instructor with U.S. Youth Soccer’s Olympic Development Program.
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Pelé: King of Soccer

Having played his first World Cup in Sweden at age 17, Pelé has received enormous recognition from the world of soccer. He has also been recognized for his humanitarian approach to life.
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Hispanic Hall of Famers

Hispanic ballplayers have made history in one of America's favorite pastimes. In 1973, the National Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors to an extraordinary outfielder and fearsome batter, Puerto Rican Roberto Clemente.
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