athletes
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Against that dystopian backdrop, goofball mechanical athletes may be doing something far more valuable for their creators than outpacing our greatest sporting achievements: They’re making machines relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Tebow, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, has spent nearly two decades as one of America’s most recognizable Christian athletes.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Colleges could also earmark up to $22.5 million to pay athletes from a “retention pool”—supposedly to prevent them from transferring to other schools—and another $5 million on women’s and Olympic sport athletes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The football team is 5-0 thanks to a trio of athletes who are still learning what their best sport is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Yeah, I got it,” Z said as he took a step back and transferred his weight to the front of his feet like athletes did when they needed to be ready to move fast.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
