(Note: This Biofile with legendary champion is from 1993 – my second year as a professional journalist. It was the peak of the Chavez reign, just before the infamous San Antonio showdown on September 10, 1993. I was very lucky to get this Biofile with Chavez who did very few ...
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For the most part in its brief but successful history, The Players Tribune has been all about still photos and print, with athletes telling their story in their own voice. In recent months the platform has made announcements looking to expand into more video and branded content and this week ...
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Read More »Jan. 23rd: 2017 NFL Draft Profile LSU LB Duke Riley
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