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9. Sports heroes

Thu Oct 7, 2021, 06:22 PM

Oct 2021

Can we get a step closer to retiring the phrase "sports heroes"?

Because being good at playing a game doesn't make you a hero.

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18 ex-NBA players charged in $4M health care fraud scheme [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2021 OP

Always shocking how many go broke hibbing Oct 2021 #8

2.5 million among 18 players... stillcool Oct 2021 #3

This scandal was certain to dribble out Champp Oct 2021 #5

Looks like a slam dunk for the prosecutors. Steelrolled Oct 2021 #6

They should just take the charge berniesandersmittens Oct 2021 #7

Sports heroes Slammer Oct 2021 #9