#kaheim-dixon

#kaheim-dixon

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"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."

Cora coming in, she deserves her chance. She has been a proven goalscorer the last number of years and she has worked really hard. I am really delighted for her and if she gets her opportunity, I am sure she will grab it with both hands.

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.

Tanner Brown, the junior pitcher for Huntington Beach High, is often overshadowed by teammate Jared Grindlinger, a likely first-round draft pick, yet he has proven his worth with a 1.94 ERA and a save in a recent game.

Kelsey Plum, a four-time All-Star, averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season with the Sparks, her first campaign with the organization after previously spending her entire career with the San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces franchise.

Elliot Cadeau guided the Wolverines past UConn in the national championship game Monday, scoring a game-high 19 points in the 69-63 triumph.

Mike LeDuc is one of those old-school coaches who likes to push his players forward and fade into the background when team success comes.

Chang, the Hall of Famer who won the 1989 French Open at age 17 and later rose to No. 2 in the world, has rarely taken on coaching roles since retiring from the tour. But the opportunity to mentor Tien - a rising 20-year-old American with a brainy game and similar background - proved intriguing.

What makes me so grateful to be part of Gotham is how they invested in me when I was at a low. I didn't realize it at the time, but I wasn't actually playing very well when the deal came about. The trade was abrupt and came at a difficult point in her career, yet the organization's commitment during her struggles proved pivotal.

Has Kasparas Jakucionis turned a corner? Over his last three games specifically, as he's garnered a bigger role in the rotation (because of injuries), it does seem as if Jakucionis has turned a corner in his early-season struggles. Jakucionis is averaging 17 points, four assists, and three rebounds on 62 percent shooting from the field and 61 percent shooting from 3-point range during that span.

I'd say: believe in yourself. Of course, you need a family that's 100% behind you. My parents used to drive me to training, a 45-minute drive each way. You also need a solid circle of friends and shouldn't let yourself be talked into doing silly things like smoking. My friends are perfect; they always have my back.

The latest move putting the Wizards in the headlines comes from the team's gamble to swing a blockbuster trade for four-time All-Star Trae Young. Young, who listed the Wizards as his preferred landing spot following his split with the Atlanta Hawks, arrives in Washington providing the team with an answer at the one position the team's front office has struggled to find a long-term solution at since the departure of John Wall.