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The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
During Laviolette’s time away from the sport, the 61-year-old traveled to Scotland and watched his son play in the East Coast Hockey League.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Anticipation is building as the men's team prepare to play in the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Newly-listed power company ERock could appeal to investors looking for another way to play the AI boom.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Once I see the sun coming up, I go down to the basement to play Grace.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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Reading: Literature - Introductory
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