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How one Michigan walk-on balances football, classes and diabetes
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Back in the building': Larry Bird working with Indiana Pacers
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Sports Illustrated The 50th Anniversary Book: 1954-2004: Editors
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Megan Rapinoe talks activism, pay equity, and sports longevity
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Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird is a player for the ages
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Larry Bird's 25 Greatest Career Moments to Honor Larry Legend's
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NATIONAL Central - Sports Illustrated Vault
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August 29, 1994 - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Two For the Show - Sports Illustrated Vault
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The Great Feather Heist, Science
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March 22, 2004 - Sports Illustrated Vault