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Roger Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), successor to the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. Roger Goodell was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the owners. Roger Goodell officially began ... Full story

Michelle Wie is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. In 2006, Michelle Wie was named in a Time magazine article: "one of 100 people who shape our world." At age 10, she became the youngest player to qualify for USGA amateur championship. Wie would also become the youngest ... Full story

Evander Holyfield is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal". Holyfield won the bronze medal in the Light Heavyweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics after a controversial disqualification in the semifinal. Evander ... Full story

Greg Olsen is a tight end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears 31st overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami. Olsen attended Wayne Hills High School, New Jersey, where he played football under his father. Source – Wikipedia Verified @gregolsen82 ... Full story

Juliano Haus Belletti is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Chelsea F.C. as a right back, although he can also play as a Midfielder. He was awarded by Placar with the Silver Ball for his continuous great performances for Atlético Mineiro during the 1999 Brazilian Série A. He started his career ... Full story

Drew Brees is currently the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue. Brees has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times in his career - ... Full story

Jay Cutler is currently the quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos 11th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Vanderbilt. Cutler earned a Pro Bowl selection with the Broncos in 2008. Source – Wikipedia Verified... Full story

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Formerly the Seattle SuperSonics, the Thunder was established in 2008 after a dispute between the owner Clay Bennett and lawmakers in Seattle, Washington. The Thunder plays in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in with their home arena at Oklahoma ... Full story

Amar'e Stoudemire currently plays for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. Stoudemire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003, made three appearances in the NBA All-Star Game, made first-team All-NBA Team in 2007, and won Bronze Medal with the United States men's national basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games. Source – ... Full story

Kaká is a Brazilian football midfielder who currently plays for Real Madrid C.F. and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club. By then, he also played tennis, and it was not until he moved on to São Paulo FC ... Full story