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Athletes and charity

Athletes do plenty of good on the field, but they also do tremendous work off of it as well. Here we highlight the athletes who do inspiring charity work away from the game. 

 
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Indians players

Indians players
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Cleveland Indians players stand with starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the Stand Up To Cancer moment in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.

 
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National League All-Stars

National League All-Stars
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National League All-Stars participate in the Stand Up To Cancer moment during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.

 
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Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez
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Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez uses his Mastercard to support Stand Up To Cancer while working during All-Star Week in Cleveland on July 9.

 
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Rene Bourque

Rene Bourque
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Retired hockey player Rene Bourque swings during the Home Base Slo-Pitch Tournament fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for JoeAnna's House in Kelowna British Columbia on June 28.

 
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Carey Price

Carey Price
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Canadiens goaltender Carey Price hits during the Home Base Slo-Pitch Tournament fundraiser for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for JoeAnna's House in Kelowna British Columbia on June 28.

 
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Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes
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Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes plays in the Big Slick celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 7.

 
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Chamique Holdsclaw

Chamique Holdsclaw
Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for The Jed Foundation

WNBA player Chamique Holdsclaw poses with CEO of the JED Foundation John MacPhee during the Jed Foundation's Annual Gala, which promotes emotional health and helps prevent suicide, in New York City on June 5.

 
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Thomas Icke Haessler

Thomas Icke Haessler
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Former soccer player Thomas Icke Haessler plays in the FC Bundestag against FC Diabetology charity game in Berlin on June 4.

 
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Francesco Totti and Aldair

Francesco Totti and Aldair
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Soccer players Francesco Totti and Aldair play in a charity match at the tennis center in Rome on June 2.

 
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Alexander Legkov

Alexander Legkov
Vyacheslav Prokofyev\TASS via Getty Images

Olympic cross-country skiing champion Alexander Legkov runs in the Green Marathon charity race in Moscow on June 1.

 
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Green Bay Packers players

Green Bay Packers players
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The Packers play in the Green & Gold Charity Softball game to raise money for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, in Grand Chute on June 1.

 
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Alexei Nemov

Alexei Nemov
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Russian four-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Alexei Nemov serves ice cream as part of Ice Cream Day, which is an annual charity event held at the GUM Department Store in Moscow on June 1.

 
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Alvaro Morata

Alvaro Morata
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Spanish soccer player Alvaro Morata and his wife, Alice Campello, attend ELLE Charity Gala 2019 to raise money for cancer in Madrid on May 30.

 
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Gianluigi Buffon, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini

Gianluigi Buffon, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini
Massimiliano Ferraro/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Italian soccer players Gianluigi Buffon, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini play in a charity match at Allianz Stadium in Turin on May 27.

 
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Laurent Blanc

Laurent Blanc
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Former French football player and coach Laurent Blanc prior to a friendly football and rugby union charity match between the former French football stars and former French rugby players in Bordeaux on May 27.

 
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Zhang Shuai

Zhang Shuai
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Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai with presenter Marc Laury during the trophy ceremony after the final of the "Stars, Set and Match" celebrity tournament during the"'Kids' Day," which is for charity, the day before the 2019 French Open in Paris on May 25.

 
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Nacho Figueras and Malcolm Borwick

Nacho Figueras and Malcolm Borwick
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Polo players Nacho Figueras and Malcolm Borwick play in the ninth Polo Cup for Sentebale, which raises funds and awareness for the charity's work supporting children and young people affected with HIV in southern Africa, in Rome on May 24.

 
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Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard
John Wolfsohn/Getty Images

Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard poses with actor Glynn Turman at the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 10th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night in Beverly Hills on May 22.

 
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Kylian Mbappe and Arsene Wenger

Kylian Mbappe and Arsene Wenger
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French forward Kylian Mbappe and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger play in a football match with children from the "Premiers de Cordee" Association in Paris on May 22.

 
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Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson
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Basketball Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's 10th Annual "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night in Beverly Hills on May 22.

 
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James Maddison

James Maddison
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Leicester City attacking midfielder James Maddison and his teammates take part in Club Ambassador Alan Birchenall's end of the season charity run before the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC in Leicester on May 12.

 
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Jamie Murphy

Jamie Murphy
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Scottish soccer player Jamie Murphy hands over a charity check to the Armed Forces during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match in Glasgow on May 11.

 
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Kudrack

Kudrack
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Team Tanzania player Kudrack bowls during their match against England in the inaugural Street Child Cricket World Cup, which intends to bring awareness to marginalized children around the world, in London on May 7.

 
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Sven Ottke

Sven Ottke
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Former boxer Sven Ottke and his wife, Monic, attend the Eagles Charity Golf Cup at Europa-Park on May 6.

 
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Lindsey Horan

Lindsey Horan
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United States Women's National Team soccer player Lindsey Horan attempts a charity shot prior to Game 2 of the NBA playoffs second round between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers at the Pepsi Center in Denver on May 1.

 
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James Doyle

James Doyle
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Burford Brown with jockey James Doyle after winning the Ascot Supports Racing Charities Handicap during Royal Ascot Trials Day at Ascot Racecourse on May 1.

 
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette
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Arsenal players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette pose with Dermot O'Leary at the Arsenal Foundation Night to Inspire Charity Ball in London on April 25.

 
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Anna Chicherova

Anna Chicherova
Sergei Savostyanov\TASS via Getty Images

Russian gold medalist high jumper Anna Chicherova plays in a charity basketball game held to raise money for the foundation Shag Vmeste, which helps children with cerebral palsy, in Moscow on April 21.

 
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Sami Hyypiä

Sami Hyypiä
Peter Fitzpatrick/Action Plus via Getty Images

Former Finnish soccer player Sami Hyypiä participates in the Sean Cox Fundraiser where the Republic of Ireland XI faced the Liverpool Legends in Dublin on April 12.

 
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Bruno Conti

Bruno Conti
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Former AS Roma forward Bruno Conti playing in the charity football match between the AS Roma Legends and Formula E drivers in Rome on April 11.

 
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Durham CCC players

Durham CCC players
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Durham CCC players, which is an English cricket team, have their pictures taken for the Oddballs charity during media day in Chester-le-Street on April 1.

 
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Brady Tkachuk

Brady Tkachuk
Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire

Senators wing Brady Tkachuk poses with a check for charity after winning the Molson Three Stars Cup for March before the Senators hosted the Lightning in Ottawa on April 1.

 
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Jamie Moore

Jamie Moore
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Jockey Jamie Moore (pictured in pink) riding Eddiemaurice during The First Days Charity Novices' Handicap Chase in Ascot, England on March 31.

 
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Indian wrestling team

Indian wrestling team
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Members of the Indian wrestling team preparing to compete for the "Hollywood Wrestles Bollywood" competition to raise money and support the "Beat the Streets L.A." Charity in Los Angeles on March 30.

 
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Vyacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Potanin

Vyacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Potanin
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Former Russian hockey players Vyacheslav Fetisov and Vladimir Potanin play in a charity game between the Ice Hockey Legends and Norilsk Night Hockey League Team in Norilsk on March 29.

 
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Purvis Short

Purvis Short
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Former Rockets forward Purvis Short takes a Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on March 28.

 
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Jay Schroeder

Jay Schroeder
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Former NFL quarterback Jay Schroeder (red shirt) plays in the CORE Charity Golf Tournament in Las Vegas on March 25.

 
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Stacey Hairston

Stacey Hairston
David Becker/Getty Images for Nightclub & Bar Media Group

Former football player Stacey Hairston attends the CORE Charity Golf Tournament in Las Vegas on March 25.

 
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Steven Gerrard and other Liverpool players

Steven Gerrard and other Liverpool players
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Steven Gerrard and other Liverpool legends after playing in a charity game in Liverpool on March 23.

 
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Justin Jackson

Justin Jackson
Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images

Mavericks small forward Justin Jackson wears sneakers supporting his charity, GiGi's Playhouse, during a game against the Kings in Sacramento on on March 21.

 
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Harrison Barnes

Harrison Barnes
Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images

Kings forward Harrison Barnes poses with a T-shirt that supports GiGi's Playhouse, which is a charity that Mavericks small forward Justin Jackson runs, prior to the Kings playing the Mavericks in Sacramento on March 21.

 
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Jean-Michel Lesage

Jean-Michel Lesage
Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

Former soccer player Jean-Michel Lesage playing in a charity match between former players of Stade de Reims and Varietes Club de France that benefits Fondation des Femmes and Relais 51 in Reims, France on March 20.

 
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Shane Williams

Shane Williams
Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images

Rugby player Shane Williams holds two dogs during a photo shoot announcing the unveiling of building work at the Dogs Trust Cardiff, which will open in 2021, on March 13.

 
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Tina Thompson

Tina Thompson
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Former WNBA player Tina Thompson participates in the First Shot For Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on March 8.

 
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Mike Clevinger

Mike Clevinger
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Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger signs more than 300 items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on Feb. 21.

 
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Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports

Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer signs numerous items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day at Goodyear Ballpark on Feb. 21.

 
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Terry Francona

Terry Francona
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports

Indians manager joins his players, signing more than 300 items for the Cleveland Indians Charities and Community Impact programs during media day on Feb. 21.

 
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Andrew Benintendi

Andrew Benintendi
Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images

Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi attends a team charity golf tournament in Fort Myers on Feb. 20.

 
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Team LeBron All-Star Team

Team LeBron All-Star Team
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NBA superstar LeBron James and his All-Star teammates celebrate their win with the Right Moves for Youth Charlotte charity in Charlotte on Feb. 17.

 
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his All-Star teammates celebrate with their charity after the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte on Feb. 17.

 
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Jordan Nailor

Jordan Nailor
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Jockey Jordan Nailor rides Hope's Wishes during the Injured Jockeys Fund Charity Raceday in Plumpton on Feb. 13.

 
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Quinn Cook

Quinn Cook
Nhat V. Meyer/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images

Warriors guard Quinn Cook participates in the unveiling of a refurbished basketball court at the Seven Trees Community Center in San Jose on Feb. 11.

 
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Ebanie Bridges and Mahiecka Pareno

Ebanie Bridges and Mahiecka Pareno
Jason McCawley/Getty Images

Boxers Ebanie Bridges and Mahiecka Pareno fight during the Star of the Ring III Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 8.

 
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Mariana Pajon

Mariana Pajon
JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP/Getty Images

Two-time Colombian BMX gold medalist Mariana Pajon talks during a charity event with children in Medellin Antioquia department in Colombia on Feb. 8.

 
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Paul Gallen and John Hopoate

Paul Gallen and John Hopoate
Jason McCawley/Getty Images

Boxer and former rugby player Paul Gallen fights boxer John Hopoate during the Star of the Ring III Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 8.

 
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Chris Froome

Chris Froome
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British cyclist Chris Froome meets children during a charity even in Medellin Antioquia department in Colombia on Feb. 8.

 
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Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson

Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson
Justin Baker/Getty Images

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco Johnson plays in The Chad "Ochocinco" Celebrity Super Slam Charity Basketball Game in Atlanta on Feb. 1.

 
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Bill Cowher

Bill Cowher
Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire

Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher speaks after he receives the Pat Summerall Award for broadcasting at the St. Jude Research Hospital Legends for Charity Dinner in Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII week, on Jan. 31.

 
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Hines Ward

Hines Ward
Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire

Former Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward speaks at the St. Jude Research Hospital Legends for Charity Dinner in Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII week, on Jan. 31.

 
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Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo
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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during the Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory contest in Tempe on Jan. 30.

 
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Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps
Rob Schumacher/The Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK

USA swimmer Michael Phelps reacts to his shot during the Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory contest at the 16th hole in Tempe on Jan. 30.

 
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Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander
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Houston Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander plays golf at the Phoenix Suns Charities in Tempe on Jan. 30.

 
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Trevor Story

Trevor Story
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Rockies shortstop Trevor Story attempts a free throw for charity prior to the Nuggets hosting the 76ers at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 26.

 
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Juan Mata

Juan Mata
Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata attends the annual UNICEF charity dinner in Manchester on Jan. 22.

 
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Victor Lindelof and Lee Grant

Victor Lindelof and Lee Grant
Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images

Mata's Manchester United teammates Victor Lindelof and Lee Grant also attend the annual UNICEF charity dinner in Manchester on Jan. 22.

 
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Reggie Miller and Donovan Carter

Reggie Miller and Donovan Carter
Rich Polk/Getty Images for California Strong

Basketball Hall of Fame member Reggie Miller and former defensive linemen Donovan Carter play in a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.

 
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Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich
Rich Polk/Getty Images

Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich plays in a charity softball game at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.

 
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Justin Turner

Justin Turner
Rich Polk/Getty Images for California Strong

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner plays in a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.

 
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Baker Mayfield and Matt Leinart

Baker Mayfield and Matt Leinart
Rich Polk/Getty Images for California Strong

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart attend a charity softball game to benefit "California Strong" at Pepperdine University in Malibu on Jan. 13.

 
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Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry
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Raptors guard Kyle Lowry meets children at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Jan. 10.

 
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Danny Green and Norman Powell

Danny Green and Norman Powell
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Raptors guard Danny Green and forward Norman Powell make their annual visit with the team to The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto on Jan. 10.

 
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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Argentinian forward Lionel Messi and Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez meet children during a visit to the Hospital of Barcelona in Barcelona on Jan. 4.

 
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Thomas Chabot

Thomas Chabot
Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot presents a check for charity after winning the Molson Canadian Cup for 3-star selections in the month of December before the Senators host the Canucks in Ottawa on Jan. 2.

 
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Carl Herrera

Carl Herrera
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Former Rockets power forward Carl Herrera shoots in the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 31, 2018.

 
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Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve
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Astros second baseman Jose Altuve participates in the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 22, 2018.

 
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German fitness coaches

German fitness coaches
AXEL HEIMKEN/AFP/Getty Images

German fitness coaches dressed as Santa Claus perform aqua aerobics during a charity event in Hamburg on Dec. 18, 2018.

 
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Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook
Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook gives gifts to kids through his Why Not? Foundation and the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City on Dec. 16, 2018.

 
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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant
Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images

Warriors star Kevin Durant and his Community Foundation continued the holiday tradition of taking gifts to women and children at the Oakland Elizabeth House and young adults at Larkin Street Youth Services G-House in Oakland on Dec. 16, 2018.

 
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Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond
Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images

Pistons forward Andre Drummond helps sponsor a shopping spree for local youth from Special Olympics, Wish Upon A Teen and Building Better Men as a part of the Season of Giving presented by Meijer in Detroit on Dec. 16, 2018.

 
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Lamar Miller

Lamar Miller
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Texans running back Lamar Miller prepares for the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 13, 2018.

 
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Kenyan Drake

Kenyan Drake
Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire

Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake meets with fans before the Smokey Bones eating challenge, which donated $5,000 to Drake's charity of choice, The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, on Dec. 11, 2018.

 
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Luis Alberto

Luis Alberto
Marco Rosi/Getty Images

Spanish soccer player Luis Alberto helps serve food at a charity dinner in Rome on Dec. 11, 2018.

 
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Byron Jones

Byron Jones
Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire

Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones wears cleats to support his charity of choice during a game between the Eagles and Cowboys in Arlington on Dec. 9, 2018.

 
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Solomon Thomas

Solomon Thomas
Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire

49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas wears cleats for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention during a game against the Broncos in Santa Clara on Dec. 9, 2018.

 
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Roy Nelson, Timothy Johnson and Martin Casaus

Roy Nelson, Timothy Johnson and Martin Casaus
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images

Mixed martial artists Roy Nelson, Timothy Johnson and professional wrestler Martin Casaus attend the All in for CP celebrity charity poker event to benefit the One Step Closer Foundation's effort to fight cerebral palsy in Las Vegas on Dec. 9, 2018.

 
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Chiang Hung-Chieh

Chiang Hung-Chieh
udn.com/VCG via Getty Images

Table Tennis player Chiang Hung-Chieh attends a Zenan Homeless Social Welfare Foundation charity event in Taipei on Dec. 6, 2018.

 
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Sonny Bill Williams and Stuart Landry

Sonny Bill Williams and Stuart Landry
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Boxers Sonny Bill Williams and Stuart Landry fight during the Banger Under the Hangar Charity Fight Night in Sydney on Dec. 1, 2018.

 
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Petr Mrazek

Petr Mrazek
Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire

Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek in purple for "Hockey Fights Cancer" during warmups before playing the Ducks in Raleigh on Nov. 30, 2018.

 
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James Reimer

James Reimer
Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images

Panthers goaltender James Reimer walks out onto the ice for warmups wearing his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Sabres in Sunrise on Nov. 30, 2018.

 
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Patrik Laine

Patrik Laine
Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images

Jets superstar Patrik Laine warms up in his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey prior to playing the Blackhawks in Winnipeg on Nov. 29, 2018.

 
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Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson
Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

English soccer player Michael Dawson wears a rainbow armband in support of the Stonewall charity during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in Birmingham on Nov. 28, 2018.

 
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Jason Zucker

Jason Zucker
Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images

Wild winger Jason Zucker skates in his warmup "Hockey Fights Center" jersey before playing the Coyotes in St. Paul on Nov. 27, 2018.

 
Vladislav Namestnikov
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Rangers center Vladislav Namestnikov warms up in his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 26, 2018.

 
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John Tavares

John Tavares
Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images

Maple Leafs star John Tavares warms up in the "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey before playing the Flyers in Toronto on Nov. 24, 2018.

 
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Rosie Margarson

Rosie Margarson
Henry Browne/Getty Images

Rosie Margarson riding Caribbean Spring wins The Prince's Countryside Fund Charity Race in Ascot, England on Nov. 23, 2018.

 
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Jonathan Joseph

Jonathan Joseph
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Texans cornerback Jonathan Joseph prepares for the Rockets First Shot for Charity at Toyota Center in Houston on Nov. 21, 2018.

 
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Mike Krzyzewski

Mike Krzyzewski
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Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski shoots a free throw during a charity free-throw competition at the Hyatt Regency Resort before playing against the San Diego Aztecs in the Jim Maui Invitational in Maui on Nov. 19, 2018.

 
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Mo Martin

Mo Martin
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LPGA golfer Mo Martin takes a shot during the CME Group charity event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Naples on Nov. 14, 2018.

 
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Michael Whan

Michael Whan
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LPGA commissioner Michael Whan plays in the CME Group charity event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Naples on Nov. 14, 2018.

 
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Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images

Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin wears a "Hockey Fights Cancer" during warmups before playing the Devils in Pittsburgh on Nov. 5, 2018.

Dave Holcomb began working as a sports writer in 2013 after graduating from Syracuse University. Over the past six years, he has covered the NFL, NHL, MLB, fantasy sports, college football and basketball, and New Jersey high school sports for numerous print and online publications. Follow Holcomb on Twitter at @dmholcomb.

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