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...poker world as the champion of the World Series of Poker's "Main Event." Cada, who turns 22 next week, took home $8.5 million early Nov. 10 when he outlasted Maryland logger Darvin Moon (and 6,492 other competitors) at No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em to win the sport's biggest prize. TIME contributor Matt Villano caught up with Cada in Las Vegas to talk about preparing for the final table, what he's learned by playing poker online and what's next for history's youngest champ. (Read "21-Year-Old Wins World Series of Poker...
...game,” Lions coach Norries Wilson said. “We are still unfortunately growing into that and haven’t learned enough from our mistakes of turning the football over and not tackling well and understanding that although it’s a team sport, as an individual you have to take care of your responsibility, because you’re responsible to the other ten guys on the field at the time and the remaining of the team that’s on the sideline...
...while Ho is excited about the possibility of a future with the sport, he’s not willing to say goodbye to his playing days yet. He’s trying to contribute as much as he can to the success of the team off the field...
Mitchell is fully aware of his limitations, and like many athletes, he has dedicated everything he has to the team he loves, and the sport he loves. Despite physical hardship, he has enjoyed a championship, cherished his time on the field, and most importantly, maximized his most rewarding moments...
...think [Janie] really enjoys the team aspect of the sport,” Radcliffe coach Liz O’Leary says. “She brings a lot of energy and a positive attitude to the team...