professional

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Athletic Club - famous for only fielding players born or raised in the region - introduced the One-Club Award in 2015, honouring those who dedicated their entire professional career to a single team.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But it’s gotten to the point where playing certain college sports can be as lucrative – if not more so – than being a professional athlete.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Outside law, professional organizations, including those representing financial professionals and engineers, declined to provide data on accommodations for professional exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Being out of the hospital perked up Bobby’s spirits for a while, and he began to feel better, even going to a movie with Sverrisson’s twenty-year-old son, a professional soccer player.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady