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“It's people stories that make good reading. I don't feel like I'm a sportswriter. I feel like I'm a guy who writes about people who happen to do sports. The best columns are the ones where you tie it somehow into the fabric of the country.”

Quote by Rick Reilly

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Rick Reilly is a renowned sports journalist, born on February 3, 1958. He began his career in 1982, starting with Sports Illustrated, where he became one of the magazine's iconic figures. Reilly is known for his in-depth reporting and unique writing style, covering a wide range of sports from professional to amateur. more

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