Special Sport: American Football

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The sport I chose was American football. Football is a special sport. It has a history like no other and it has grown into one of the most common past times of the modern day. It can be a big part of many peoples lives. My favorite player to ever play is James Conner. He played at The University of Pittsburgh in college and now he plays for the Steelers in the NFL. Football has also been a big part of my life in recent years. It has had a large impact on my happiness, in a good way. Football is my escape from everything for those few hours a day.

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