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Daily News Lesson July 14 2025

Christine Brennan's new book 'On Her Game' chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark

Learn about Caitlin Clark’s rise to stardom, the challenges she has faced, and what it means to be a trailblazing athlete in today's world

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Daily News Lesson February 22 2024

Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball record for career points

Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball record for career points

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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 05 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner now faces 9 years in a Russian prison

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Daily News Lesson January 28 2020

Remembering basketball legend Kobe Bryant

In this NewsHour lesson, learn about the life of basketball star Kobe Bryant who died Sunday at the age of 41.

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