United States' Shawn Johnson competes during the women's floor final of the artistic gymnastics event of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 17, 2008. Romania's Sandra Izbasa...

For Johnson, mind is what matters

Whether she's competing in the Olympics or on "Dancing with the Stars," Shawn Johnson isn't surprised when she wins ... she's already pictured it a thousand times

GIRL Flashback: Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel draws on her experience as a soccer player in pushing herself to excel in all fields

Rodeo athletes cowboy up

In the race for toughest high school sports, rodeo throws its cowboy hat in the mix, writes Jeff Miller.

Toughest high school sports: fall season

ESPNRISE.com looks at fall sports to determine which is the toughest.

Cheerleading is more than pompoms, pep

Yes, cheerleaders are athletes, and they combine skills from a variety of other sports to help their squads excel, writes Julie Turner.

Marian High on the toughest fall sports

As ESPNRISE.com looks at the toughest high school sports, Marian High School in Omaha, Neb., joins in the discussion for toughest fall sports, writes ESPNHS reporter Hailey Konnath.

Badminton gaining popularity

Of the seven sports currently under consideration for NCAA championship status, badminton is the most popular at the high school level. Will the backyard sport make the transition to big-time athletics?

...110. 2- Aug. 19, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Shawn Johnson (USA) competes on the balance beam during the gymnastics apparatus finals at the National Indoor Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 3- ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY...

Broken records, inspiring stories mark 2009

From the balance beam in Beijing to the mound in Tampa, Fla., high schoolers around the country broke records, won championships and inspired their classmates and neighbors. ESPN RISE reflects upon the year's top 10 headlines.

Olympics Day 11 - Artistic Gymnastics BEIJING - AUGUST 19: Gold medalist Shawn Johnson of the USA smiles as she stands on the podium...

Got Game Arizona

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Athletes of the Year Minnesota

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Teams of the Year: Greater Boston

Which are the top teams in Boston? ESPN RISE Magazine honors the top boys' and girls' candidates.

Teams of the Year Greater Detroit

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