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Brittney Griner holds a news conference ahead of return to court with Phoenix Mercury
Daily News Lesson May 08 2024

WNBA star Brittney Griner describes imprisonment in Russia

Hear from an WNBA star about her time in Russian prison and what came after
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Daily News Lesson April 14 2023

On Our Minds: How gymnast Jordan Chiles had to fill 'the the hugest shoes of all time'

Hear from Jordan Chiles on how she manages the stress of expectations
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Daily News Lesson March 17 2023

On Our Minds: LeBron James gives advice for teen mental health
On this episode of “On Our Minds,” basketball star LeBron James answers questions about how he keeps stress at bay
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Daily News Lesson August 30 2022

A look at Serena Williams' legacy as she nears retirement
Discuss the on- and off-court legacy of the most accomplished tennis player in history
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Daily News Lesson April 18 2022

Jackie Robinson’s legacy endures 75 years after breaking baseball’s color barrier
Learn about the legacy of Jackie Robinson
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Daily News Lesson April 11 2022

Decades after Title IX, young women face tough battles on and off the sports field
Senate Judiciary hearing on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation of sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts, in Washington
Daily News Lesson September 16 2021

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other gymnasts on how FBI ‘betrayed’ them, ‘enabled’ Nassar
Hear from U.S. gymnasts testify before Congress on why an FBI investigation into abuse on the team failed them
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Daily Video February 26 2021

Black History Month: Students reflect on their modern-day heroes

Reflect on one teacher's project to help students see the living history in their own time
The NBA logo is displayed as people pass by the NBA Store in New York
Daily Video June 23 2020

Sports franchises push for paid holiday this Election Day
Examine the ways public figures and organizations can help push forward causes such as voter turnout.
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Daily Video January 12 2016

College football player with concussion transfers to play on
In both professional and college-level football, concern about concussions has led to increased scrutiny of the sport and how teams handle injuries.

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