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World Series
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Astros beat Dodgers George Springer
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NBA Finals
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Warriors beat Cavs Kevin Durant
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Superbowl
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Pats beat Falcons Tom Brady
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College Playoff Football National Chamionship
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Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Georgia
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March Madness National Champinons
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UNC defeated Gonzaga
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UL Football Coach
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Mark Hudspeth to Billy Napier
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UL Softball Coach
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Michael Lotief by Gerry Glasco
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Rematch of the Year
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Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer
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Game of the Year
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New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons
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Comeback of the Year
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Barcelona vs PSG
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Upset of the Year Indoors
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Mississippi State vs Connecticut
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Upset of the Year Outdoors
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USA vs Trinidad and Tobago
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Race of the Year
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Men's 100-meter final Usain Bolt
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Anticlimax of the Year
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The Summer Games
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Double teams
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Serena Williams wins while pregnant
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Goal of the Year (On Ice)
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators
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Goal of the Year (Grass)
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Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
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Shot of the Year (Golf)
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Jordan Spieth vs a bunker
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Shot of the Year
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13 year old hits buzzer beater with no arms or prosthetic
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Champions League Soccer Winner
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Real Madrid
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Kentucky Derby
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Always Dreaming
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Preakness
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Cloud Computing
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Belmont
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Tapwrit
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Wimbledon: Men
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Roger Federer
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Wimbledon: women
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Garbine Muguruza
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US Open Tennis: Men
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Rafael Nadal
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US Open Tennis: Women
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Sloane Stevens
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Masters
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Sergio Garcia
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US Open Golf
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Brooks Koepka
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British Open golf
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Jordan Spieth
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PGA Championship Player of the Year
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Justin Thomas
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MVP of NBA
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Russell Westbrook (OKC Thunder)
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WNBA Championship
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Minnesota Linxz
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WNBA Championship MVP
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Sylvia Fowles
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NCAA Football Champions
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Clemson
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NCAA Basketball Men;s
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North Carolina
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NCAA Basketball Womens
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South Carolina
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Stanley Cup
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Stanley cup MVP
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Sydney Crosby
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Summer Olympics: Total Medal Count
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121
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Summer Olympics: Total Gold
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46
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Summer Olympics: Women's Basketball
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Won a 6th gold
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Summer Olympics: Men's Basketball
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Not as good but won
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Summer Olympics: Simon Biles
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Won 4 medals including Individual all around
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Summer Olympics: Women's Gymnastics
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Won Gold
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Where were the 2016 Summer Olympics held?
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Summer Olympics: Michael Phelps
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Most decorated olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. Hold the all-time record for Olympic gold medals (23). In 2016 olympics won 4 gold medals and one silver. 4th olympics in a row
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Summer Olympics: Katie Ledecky
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5 Medals overall, Four golds, two world records. Most decorated female athlete of games
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Summer Olympics: Usain Bolt
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3 golds in the three-peat (100m, 200m, 4x100m) Ninth gold medal - Relay
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Summer Olympics: Mo Farah
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Britain Gold - 10,000 meter gold 5,000 meter
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Summer Olympics: Soccer
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Gold to Brazil
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Golf: Ryder Cup
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US
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What significant golf event was held in Des Moines in the summer of 2017?
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Solheim Cup
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What makes up the National Football League?
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32 teams divided between the NFC and AFC
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Who is the executive officer of the NFL?
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Commisioner - roger Godell
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What makes up the national football league season?
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17 week regular season runs from the week after Labor Day to the week after Christmas
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Major league baseball consists of...
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30 teams in the american league and the national league
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What makes up the major league season?
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Lasts from April to October and includes the regular season, the playoffs and the World series
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What makes up the National Basketball Associaiation?
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Consists of 30 teams: 2 conferences and 3 divisions with 5 teams each
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NBA season?
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Begins in last week of October
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Ability to sit out a year while still attending school but not lose a year of eligibility is
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Red shirting
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What does Title 9 do?
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requires that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. Requires equal treatment of female and male student athletes
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Who was the ULL head football coach who was fired in 2017?
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Mark Hudspeth
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Who is the newly appointed ULL head football coach?
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Billy Napier
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Who was the ULL softball coach fired?
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Michael Lotief
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Who is the newly appointed ULL softball coach?
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Gerry Glasco
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Who is the head baseball coach at ULL?
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Tony Robichaux
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Who is the athletic director at ULL?
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Bryan Maggard
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Who is the head basketball coach - mens at ULL?
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Bob Marlin
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Where will the Winter Olympics 2018 be held and when?
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Pyeongchang, South Korea
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Who won the Stanley cup in 2017?
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Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators
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Who is LSU's head football coach?
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Ed Orgeron
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Who is LSU's basketball men's coach?
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Johnny Jones
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Who is LSU's baseball coach?
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Paul Mainieri
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Who is LSU's softball coach?
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Beth Torina
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Who won the Indy 500 in 2017?
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Alexander Rossi
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Nascar champ?
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Jimmie Johnson
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Where is the National Baseball hall of fame located?
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Cooperstown, New York
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Where is the National Basketball hall of fame located?
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Springfield, MA
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Who is the commissioner of the NBA?
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Adam Silver
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Who won the tour de france in 2017?
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Germany's Marcel Kittel
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Which tennis player made it to three singles grand slam finals this year?
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Rafa Nadal
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Which athlete held three different world records in the same event on the same day in July?
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Adam Peaty
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One of the goals of FBLA is..... to develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
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Drew Brees is a competent and aggressive business leader.. *leader on the field and 2003 established Brees Dream Foundation, a non-profit donated more than $25million to cancer research and to help children and families in need *great leaders dont set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference You see...
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One of the goals of FBLA is to strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and in their work.
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Drew Brees exudes confidence. Confidence that I am encouraged to incorporated not only into FBLA but into all of my life's endeavors. As a freshman, participating in public speaking was intimidating but... I gave my speech at district... You see....
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One of the goals of FBLA is to create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
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Drew Brees' commitment to American business enterprise only begins with the New Orleans Saints. In 2003, he established the Brees Dream Foundation, a non-profit organization that has donated almost $25 million dollars to cancer research and to help children and families in need. FBLA creates opportunities for students to test their skills and help to detemine how their assets and uniqueness can help to develop into future business opportunites. You see..
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One of the goals of FBLA is to encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business and community.
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Drew Brees not only lead the NO Saints to their first Superbowl title but also led the rebirth of NO after Hurricane Katrina. He is dedicated to home, business and community. FBLA and its philanthropic efforts towards the March of Dimes helps me to learn to set my focus on the world around and that includes my home, business and community. You see..
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One of the goals of FBLA is to develop character, prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism.
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Drew Brees was named Walter Payton NFL man of the Year in 2006. this award honors... FBLA is not only chiseling away and refining my character but helping me to better understand what part i play as a citizen of our great country. You see...
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One of the goals of FBLA is t encourage and practice efficient money management.
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Drew Brees is a perfect example of encouraging and practicing efficient money manangement. He makes alot of money but has made quite a name for himself through his smart business ventures and philanthropic efforts. Took a decrease in salary.... You see...
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One of the goals of FBLA is to encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
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Drew Brees is dedicated to education. He chose Purdue University ... Stayed in college for his senior year to get degree before... As a senior in college, he earned academic all-american honors. You see...
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One of the goals of FBLA is to assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
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Drew Brees is not only a phenomenal football player fut also a father, husband, community leader and team captain. He pushes those around him... FBLA pushes me towards occupational goals that I never dreamed possible. You see...
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One of the goals of FBLA is to facilitate the transition from school to work.
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Drew Brees is a mentor to young players. He shows them the ropes and is committed to passing on knowledge and skills... FBLA and my education is helping me to transition all that I learn into the world beyond. You see...
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Kobe Bryant
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Oscar
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AL MVP
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Jose Altuve
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NL MVP
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Nolan Arenado
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Bob Bowman
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Comisioner of baseball
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Womans hockey team
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gold
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Jamie anderson
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gold
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Chloe kim
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gold snowboarding
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shaun white
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gold snowboarding
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Next Winter
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Beijing
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Next Summer
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Tokyo
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usa medals gold
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9
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total usa medal count
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23
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mlb rookie of the year
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cody bellinger and aaron judge
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cy young
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clayton kershaw
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torey levullo
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mlb manager of the year
