Andre's giant heart

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Professional tennis player Andre Agassi is known for his charitable endeavors, as well as his rebel image on the court. Agassi donates his time and money to underprivileged youths in Las Vegas, Nevada, and built a large Boys & Girls Club with a library, computer room, and sports facilities.

Author: Finn, Robin
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1998
Tennis players, Agassi, Andre

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Shaky foundations

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Many athletes take advantage of their celebrity and high salaries to form charities that benefit members of their communities. Some athletes find running a charity to be a difficult task, with the money being wasted by unqualified people managing the funds.

Author: Perskie, Joe
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1998
Analysis, Charities, Athletes, Charitable societies

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Wings of a dove

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Dikembe Mutombo, starting center for the Atlanta Hawks, uses his celebrity and money to aid his African homeland. Mutombo is receiving global praise for his efforts to make living conditions better for those living in poverty-striken Africa.

Author: Araton, Harvey
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1998
Personalities, Centers (Basketball), Atlanta Hawks, Mutombo, Dikembe

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Subjects list: Social aspects, Donations, Cover Story, Sports
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