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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns in the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 (Credit: AP Photo/David Vincent)

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Novak Djokovic and music theory

Mark Cook

Vin Scully waits to throw out the first pitch on Vin Scully Bobblehead Night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Thursday, August 30, 2012 (Credit: LA.com/Hans Gutknecht)

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Lessons from a legend: Vin Scully

Mark Cook

Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) appears to elbow Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova during a scramble fpr a loose rebound during the second quarter of game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Cleveland (Credit: NBA/TNT)

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Matthew Dellavedova and the importance of reputation

Ryan Denison, PhD

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How stories help make sense of sports and life, part 2

Mark Cook

Yaya Toure (R), a forward for Manchester City in the English Premier League, celebrates with teammate James Milner (L) after scoring his first of two goals against Swansea City at The Liberty Stadium, May 17, 2015 (Credit: PA Wire)

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Yaya Touré and racism in sports

Ryan Denison, PhD

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez talks to reporters in the visitors dugout before the Yankees’ American League baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 16, 2013 (Credit: Reuters/Brian Snyder)

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How stories help make sense of sports and life, part 1

Mark Cook

Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warrior, shouts instructions to his team during a game against the Washington Wizards, February 24,2015 (Credit: Keith Allision via Flickr)

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Steve Kerr and the importance of perspective

Mark Cook

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, and Mike Conley (11) during the fourth quarter in Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in Oakland, California (Credit: AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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The new NBA: Stephen Curry, 3 pointers, and freedom

Mark Cook

Josh Hamilton hits off a tee during workouts at Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona, April 28, 2015 (Credit: USA Today Sports/Rick Scuteri)

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Josh Hamilton and the importance of friendship

Mark Cook

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The NFL Draft and sports as religion

Mark Cook

Bob Bowman, president of MLB Business and Media, explains new baseball statistics and how they might be displayed during a broadcast at a news conference in New York, Monday, April 20, 2015 (Credit: AP/Seth Wenig)

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MLB Statcast and decision making

Mark Cook

Adam McQuaid says the NHL culture now allows players to be a little more open about espousing their faith. (Credit: Boston Globe/John Tlumacki)

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Religion in the NHL

Ryan Denison, PhD

Duke Blue Devils guard Quinn Cook (middle) and teammates hoist the NCAA championship trophy after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium, April 6, 2015 (Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Bob Donnan)

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NCAA National Championship and the value of team

Mark Cook

Tiger Woods (R) of the U.S. speaks with playing partner Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland as they walk on the 15th hole during the second round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania (Credit: Reuters/Adam Hunger)

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Rory McIlroy: professional golfer and…prophet?

Ryan Denison, PhD

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NCAA tournament: every school’s a winner

Ryan Denison, PhD

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jordan Leopold's 11 year-old daughter Jordyn talks during an interview in the locker room after her dad's first game with Minnesota about the letter that she wrote to the Columbus Blue Jacket's asking them to trade her father back to Minnesota, where the Leopold grew up and where his family resides (Credit: NHL)

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NHL trade deadline: a daughter’s wish comes true

Ryan Denison, PhD

Ronda Rousey, right, grapples with Cat Zingano, defeating her in 15 seconds in a UFC 184 mixed martial arts bantamweight title bout, Saturday, February 28, 2015, in Los Angeles (Credit: AP/Mark J. Terrill)

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UFC champ Ronda Rousey triumphs in just 14 seconds

Ryan Denison, PhD

Ohio State Buckeye cornerback Bradley Roby runs the 40 yard dash during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, Houston, Texas (Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Brian Spurlock)

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NFL Combine: have you been training?

Ryan Denison, PhD

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, February 1, 2015, in Glendale, Arizona (Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel)

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Chris Matthews: one yard from football immortality

Jim Denison, PhD

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, January 18, 2015 (Credit: AP/Charles Krupa)

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‘Deflate-gate:’ why do we cheat?

Jim Denison, PhD

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw in relief in the fifth inning in game seven of the World Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (Credit: The Kansas City Star/John Sleezer)

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World Series hero wants people to know he’s a Christian

Jim Denison, PhD

Peyton Manning, Indianpolis Colts quarterback meets with Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre following a 45-31 Colts win over the Packers at the RCA Dome in Indianpolis, September 26, 2004 (Credit: AP/Michael Conroy)

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Brett Favre on Peyton Manning breaking his TD record

Jim Denison, PhD

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) is congratulated by right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (31) after being replaced by a pinch runner during the third inning at Fenway Park on September 28, 2014, Boston, MA, USA (Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Greg M. Cooper)

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What makes Derek Jeter so special?

Jim Denison, PhD

Former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington resigned unexpectedly Sept. 5. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning News)

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What Ron Washington teaches us about sin

Jim Denison, PhD

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