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Muhammad Ali was sentenced to five years in prison for refusing to fight in Vietnam. This week, the story of the Supreme Court clerk who helped reverse the ruling.
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More Than 'WAR': Baseball Songwriter Fights Complex Stats With Music
Mike Patton grew up following box scores. He now sings out (sometimes) against advanced sabermetrics.
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On April 23, 1971, the Supreme Court voted to send Muhammad Ali to prison. But the case didn't end there.
A Season With One Of Ohio's Top Creative Writing Teams
Only A Game's Martin Kessler follows a Power of the Pen team over the course of a season.
Elissa Ely: Conversations With A Yankees Fan
Elissa Ely recalls a time when a conversation with her stepfather held a deep meaning.
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'No Freedom 'Til We're Equal': Heather Hardy Fights For Women's Boxing
Undefeated boxer Heather Hardy found her home after stepping into the ring for the first time. Now, she's fighting for gender equality in the sport.
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