Stories By Eli Laskey
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Culture
/ 17 hours agoNadia Comaneci’s Improbable Story Of Success And Survival
At 14, Nadia Comaneci wowed the world with her record-setting gymnastic performances at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Shortly after reaching...
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Culture
/ 3 days agoGo With Your Gut: The Best Of Sports’ Shapely Stars
Not all athletes look like athletes, and not all athletes represent the pinnacle of fitness. And the athletes on this less-than-impressive...
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Culture
/ 1 week agoRejected! Athletes’ Social Media Fails
Social media is all fun and games until your direct message or Tweet is shared with the world. For these athletes,...
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Culture
/ 2 weeks agoKing For A Day: How An Unlikely Student Received Honor Of A Lifetime
K.L. Norwood was on the sidelines at homecoming, not expecting to be crowned king, something he craved. He was unable to...
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Culture
/ 2 weeks agoNo Kidding Around: Meet The World’s Strongest Children
They didn't wait until their mid-20s to flex their muscles and display their raw power. These kids started lifting impressive weights...
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Culture
/ 3 weeks agoDeals And Steals: Black Friday Gifts For Every Sports Fan
Let's leave the boxing to the boxers and the fighting to the martial artists, and let’s leave the stealing for the...
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Culture
/ 4 weeks agoHooked: How The NBAs “Birdman” Was Catfished And Almost Ruined
Today, Instagram is an athlete's best friend. It's how they can connect with fans and find true love, or just some...
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Culture
/ 1 month agoThe Dumbest Player Accidents in Sports History
Fireworks that blew off an entire hand? An iPhone that lead to a drastic drop in shooting percentage? How about blisters...
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NFL
/ 1 month agoFrom Forefront to Forgotten: NFL Stars After Football
At one point, these players were household names and fixtures on our tv screens every Sunday and Monday. Today, with the...
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Culture
/ 1 month agoCriminal Minds: The Most Notorious Criminals in Sports History
Some people just don't get the memo, like the professional athletes who rather sell drugs even while making millions. Or the...
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Culture
/ 1 month agoThe Man Who Can’t Be Blocked: How Connor Williams Overcame Bullying
Connor Williams didn't grow up thinking he'd be a second round choice of the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't want to be...
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Culture
/ 2 months agoThe Most Perfectly Timed Sports Photos You Probably Didn’t Catch Live
Fantastic images are one of the best byproducts of sports. Yes, we all watch for the highlight-reel catch or hit. But...
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Culture
/ 2 months agoThe (Really) Long Road To Glory: Stephon Marbury’s China Redemption
Stephon Marbury's NBA career crashed and burned, leaving him hopeless. He had run out of options and was nearing the end....
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Culture
/ 2 months agoCounting Calories: How Athletes Shed Weight and Get Healthy
Although being a professional athlete may look like a great gig, the toll it takes on the body can be insane....
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Culture
/ 2 months agoKicking And Dreaming: Becca Longo’s Triumphant Journey Into History
Becca Longo doesn't feel pressure. She tunes it out as she zones in, on a quest to make college football history....
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Culture
/ 3 months agoRose Bowl: Ranking The Most Eligible Sports Bachelors
It’s that time of the year again where we at TieBreaker.com put our heads together and rank the most eligible bachelors...
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Football
/ 3 months agoFrom Pop Warner To The Pros: The Journey To NFL Stardom In Pictures
Yeah, Tom Brady looked pretty much the same in high school and college compared to how he looks today. But Odell...
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NBA
/ 3 months agoSteph Curry’s Rise to Stardom And Nike’s $14 Billion Mistake
Steph Curry has always been overlooked. The friendly, sharp-shooting point guard from Golden State, the son of an NBA star, grew...
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Culture
/ 3 months agoThe Gentle Giant: Huge Hands, Huge Expectations And One Big Comeback
One look at Jeff Dabe and his 19-inch forearms will tell a story of a man who possesses super-hero like arms...
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Culture
/ 3 months agoMansions and Millions: Most Extravagant Homes In Sports
When you earn millions year after year, buying a mansion isn't too challenging, but these athletes took living large to the...
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Culture
/ 3 months agoPawsitively Purrrfect Pets And Their Superstar Athlete Owners
Why does Carmelo Anthony have a camel? Did Russell Westbrook's dog help spawn the nickname 'Broadie"? For athletes, people who live...
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Basketball
/ 3 months agoThe BC Hoops Scandal: The Story ‘GoodFellas’ Chose Not To Tell You
“When I received a call from Henry Hill saying I couldn’t play basketball with a broken arm, it was then that...
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NFL
/ 4 months agoThey Gave It The Old College Try: Heisman Busts in the NFL
Winning the Heisman trophy means you are the best, most dominant force in college football. Hands down. What it doesn’t mean...
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MLB
/ 4 months agoFirst In A Series: Little League Heroes Who Made It Big
How many games did a legendary Mets pitcher win back in the Little League World Series? Which players, besides Jason Varitek,...
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Culture
/ 4 months agoRare, Classic, and Vintage Photos of Famous Athletes
Sports creates some great memories and some even more amazing pictures. Vintage sports images are snapshots of history that took place...
