Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, who was selected by the Packers in the first round of the NFL Draft. Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and led them to victory in Super Bowl XLV. He was named MVP of the game and, as a result, Associated Press Athlete of the Year.... read full bio
Sidney Crosby is a Canadian professional hockey player for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the Professional Hockey Writers Association's choice for most valuable player and the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHL Players Association's choice for most outstanding player, becoming the seventh player in NHL history to earn all... read full bio
Julian Edelman is an American football wide receiver and punt returner who is currently playing for the New England Patriots of the NFL. He playing college football at College of San Mateo for a year and then transferred to Kent State University where he played for three years as their quarterback. From there, Edelman was selected as the 27th pick... read full bio
Derrick Rose is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Rose was born in Chicago, Illinois and began his career playing high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy where he earned titles of Illinois Mr. Basketball, First-team Parade All-American, Third-team Parade All-American, and Fourth-team Parade All-American. He played one year of... read full bio
Nikola Jokic is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays center for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He began his career playing youth basketball which led to him signing a contract with Mega Vizura in the Mega Basket club in Serbia. While there, Jokic was an ABA League Top Prospect and an Adriatic League MVP. Jokic then went on... read full bio
Drew Brees is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Brees was born in Dallas, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. He went on to play college football at Purdue where he set numerous records, won a Maxwell Award, a Bart Starr Award, won Academic... read full bio
Mike Trout is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of the MLB. He was born in Vineland, New Jersey, and he began his career playing baseball in Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League. From there, he went on to play both baseball and basketball at Millville Senior High School and was then... read full bio
Angel Di Maria is an Argentine professional footballer who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and who also plays for the Argentina national team as a winger or attacking midfielder. Angel was born in Rosario, Argentina and he began his career committing to play for the youth club Torito, before joining Rosario Central. He played in the... read full bio
Wayne Rooney is an English professional footballer and captain for the Championship club, Derby County. Rooney was born in Croxteth, England, and he began his career playing for youth clubs such as Liverpool Schoolboys, Copplehouse Boys, and Everton. Rooney went on to turn professional with Everton and while with them, he played in the League Cup, was the youngest goalscorer... read full bio
Joe Burrow is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Burrow was born in Ames, Iowa, and is the son of Jim Burrow, a football coach and player. Burrow began his career playing in youth football leagues and went on to play high school football at Athens High School where he lead the... read full bio
Fernando Tatis Jr., also known as “El Nino,” is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop who has gained popularity as and up-and-coming player who currently plays shortstop for the San Diego Padres in the MLB. Tatis was born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and his father is Fernando Sr., who played third base in the major leagues for over... read full bio
Tyson Chandler started his career with the NBA playing for the Chicago Bulls, after which he played for the New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks. He played with the United States national team in the FIBA World Championship, where they won the gold medal. He also participated in the Summer Olympics as the U.S. team’s... read full bio
Kevin Wesley Love is the son of former NBA player Steve Love and has held the All-Star title three times, along with the longest streak for consecutive games recording double figures in points and rebounds. Kevin also helped the USA national team win the gold medal at the FIBA World Championship. Kevin was a highly sought after prospect out of... read full bio
Sydney McLaughlin, the youngest American to compete in track and field at the Olympics since 1972, broke the junior world mark in the 400-meter hurdles in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. She also took home the silver in the 400m hurdles event at the World Championships and she now holds the 400m hurdles NCAA record. She won the gold medal at the... read full bio
Lance Allred, also known as “The Lion,” has a remarkable story of perseverance that has inspired audiences worldwide. As the first legally deaf player in NBA history, Lance is a living testament to the power of determination and grit. Despite being born with 80% hearing loss within a polygamist commune, Lance never allowed anyone to place limitations on him. He... read full bio
Rising NBA standout Devonte' Terrell Graham is presently a member of the San Antonio Spurs. Graham, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 22, 1995, went to Broughton High School, where he helped his team win the state championship and posted averages of 15.7 points and 5.4 assists per game as a senior. Graham initially committed to play for... read full bio
Former professional basketball player Matt Barnes is well-known for his 14-year NBA (National Basketball Association) career. Barnes had a lasting impression on the game by showcasing his abilities and commitment on the court throughout his career. He still makes contributions to basketball today as a reputable analyst and pundit. Barnes, who was born on March 9, 1980, in Santa Clara, California,... read full bio
American football wide receiver Randall Ladonald Cobb II, who was born on August 22, 1990, is a seasoned member of the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Cobb's talent and commitment helped him succeed at the professional level after he distinguished himself in collegiate football at the University of Kentucky. The Green Bay Packers selected him in... read full bio
Basketball legend Pops Mensah-Bonsu is a former professional player turned renowned sports executive and activist. Pops was born on September 7, 1983, in London, England. He quickly developed a love for basketball and committed himself to improving his game. Mensah-Bonsu moved to the United States to play collegiate basketball for the George Washington University Colonials after discovering his extraordinary skill there.... read full bio
Tony Romo is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Eastern Illinois University, an NCAA Division I-AA school. At Eastern Illinois, Romo won the Walter Payton Award in 2002, and led the Panthers football team to an Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2001. Not selected in the 2003... read full bio
