Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports

Pitcher Seth Carter had Tommy John surgery on his elbow in hopes of being able to throw harder.

After breaking records and winning awards in college basketball, Brittney Griner was the first pick in the 2013 WNBA draft.

Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old.

Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) best players for more than ten years.

Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime.

In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues.

Bryce Harper always wanted to play Major League Baseball (MLB).

Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games.

Right out of college, Abby Wambach shot to fame in the United States soccer scene.

Carmelo Anthony has had an incredible basketball career.

Robert Griffin III is one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL).

Kevin Love knows how to win basketball games.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has had incredible success playing at the highest levels of football.

From passing the ball to scoring a goal, soccer is fun!

From kicking the ball to scoring a touchdown, football is fun!

From dribbling the ball to shooting a basket, basketball is fun!

From batting the ball to making a catch, baseball is fun!

Miguel Cabrera always knew that he wanted to be a baseball player.

Soccer superstar David Beckham is one of the biggest celebrities in the world.

When Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was picked first in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, some people called him the most-hyped young pitcher ever.

Justin Verlander has been one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2006.

"e;Tim Tebow is a one-man cultural blitz,"e; reports USA TODAY, The Nation's No.

Lena Blackburne loved baseball.

As a defender for the Fraser High girls soccer team, Addie used to be ready for anything.

Between finishing late school projects and looking after her brothers and sister, Faith Patel barely has time to play soccer.

Since they were six-year-olds, Madison and Dayton have had soccer sync.

It's the start of a new soccer season, and Lacy Sheridan is anxious.

Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field.

In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues.

It had been only twenty-four hours since Mighty Casey struck out, plunging fans of the Mudville team into gloom and despair.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the most successful players in NFL history.

Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court.

Although Tony Dungy was passed over in the 1977 NFL draft, Coach Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers recognized his athleticism and understanding of the game and signed him as a free agent.

Think you know all there is to know about Tom Brady?

When Tim Tebow left the University of Florida in 2010, many people didn't think he would be good enough to play quarterback in the NFL.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews has had incredible success in just a few years in the NFL.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson was chosen by the Detroit Lions with the second pick in the 2007 National Football League (NFL) draft.

Whether he's soaring through the air for a powerful slam dunk, threading the ball to a teammate for a key shot, or launching a new pair of Nikes, the Miami Heat's LeBron James is one of the most exciting athletes in the world.

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Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.

Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup!

Tom and his gran are playing penalty shoot-out when things go wrong and the ball escapes.

Leon's twin, Lenny, had the best imagination in the world.

Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can't nobody stop you/can't nobody cop you.

A million copies sold With a bolt of lightning on my kicks .

'Show United's coaches what you can do!

A collection of three fabulous football stories from the BIG series about football-mad brothers Chris and Andrew Weston.

MATCH World Cup 2014 is the ultimate guide to the world's greatest sporting event, from the makers of Match magazine.

Perfect for football fans who like a good giggle, Football Jokes is filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around!