Sean K. Jensen
@seankjensen
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Author of the Middle School Rules series, which includes Skylar Diggins, Mike Evans and Thomas Morstead. Podcast Host of Winning Is Not Everything.
Minneapolis
Joined March 2009
Couldn't be more proud to announce the launch of The Middle School Rules of @MikeEvans13_ He is such an incredible man, and I was overwhelmed at how openly he shared the great and tough stories of his childhood. Why? Because Mike was willing to be vulnerable to inspire and
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The cute little girl that @Adreian_Payne befriended succumbed to cancer hours ago. #RIP @adorablelacey #LoveLikeLacey
http://t.co/nhEbbWprIC.
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Incredible goal by @MarioMandzukic9 of @juventusfcen to knot it at 1. What an exciting start to #UEFAFinal 😳
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Conversation starter with your kid or kids at breakfast or on the next car ride: What do you think of @Giannis_An34 answer to a question on whether his team's season was a "failure?". I'll share a more in-depth take later in my #youthsports @Substack newsletter,
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Congrats to @SkyDigg4 on brilliant season: All WNBA 1st team, 7th in scoring (18.5 points per game), 4th in assists, 1st in minutes. 🙌🏽
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Pat Tillman's widow Marie shared this statement with me. She is hoping the president sees it.
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Jimmy and @TheRock surprise Army vet and Tonight Show producer Karina by bringing her husband home for the holidays!
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@thespursweb @SpursOfficial Really? New manager? So much deeper than a new manager. Conte was spot on with his brutal — but honest — assessment of the players. But ultimately all of this is the responsibility of Levy #thfc
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@TheEuropeanLad @relevo The refs responsible for him missing the frame on a routine header for a pro?.
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Thank you @AdamSchefter and @JayHasTweets for shining the light on #type1diabetes. So proud of how my son Elijah has handled everything since his diagnosis nearly 3 years ago 🙏🏼.
🎙Jay Cutler discusses life as a podcaster and Type 1 diabetic. 🎙 @JwPalms shares insights on the types of seasons he expects for the many quarterbacks he trains. 🎧
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Took my kiddos out for #Halloween. This kid’s gotta win some kinda award 🥇🤣, though @Timberwolves star @KarlTowns didn’t deserve a suspension.
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@HotspurRelated I’d say 6. Just above average — but totally fine with that. Limited minutes in Germany, and he just joined the squad.
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She shined brightest in the most memorable #WFinalFour. Here are 4 keys to @CaitlinClark22' greatness and lessons all young athletes can learn from her:.1) Family — #CaitlinClark grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa, looking up to older brother Blake. “I was always that annoying
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Amazing day at @mallofamerica capped by a visit with #SantaLarry, who is kind, engaging and thoughtful! 🙌🏽
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@SportsCenter Comical. Today’s offense friendly rules would suit Bird very well. He was an excellent shooter, excellent passer, better defender than some of the players mentioned and an elite competitor. But comparing him and Jokic is a bit unfair since they play different positions.
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Maybe my favorite pic of the night: @peanuttillman watching the special tribute of his remarkable career from @NFLFilms 🔥
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My wife Erica and #JuwanAdams were interviewed this morning on @GMA by @michaelstrahan. Juwan needs a donor but the bone marrow registry needs more African Americans to help save him and others. Look up @BeTheMatch to find more info. Praying for this incredible young man 🙏🏼.
With the bone marrow registry made up of only 4% African Americans, teenager Juwan Adams, who is in need of donor, is on a mission to get more minorities signed up to be donors. @michaelstrahan brings us his story.
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@TheEuropeanLad So many options…. At pro level, should be finished 99% of the time. Mbappe was open, too.
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This is a disappointing and disgusting take. All the US-based sports leagues are actively TRYING to grow internationally. Shohei a generational talent, and he doesn’t need to fit in YOUR box of what constitutes a star athlete. Do better, @stephenasmith.
Stephen A. Smith on Shohei Ohtani: "I don't think it helps that the number one face is a dude that needs an interpreter so you can understand what the hell he's saying in this country.". WTF
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#Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told reporters today at Winter Park he learned 2 months ago he was the father of the 2-year-old boy who died.
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Champ @GoldenCalebT with #Vikings star @stefondiggs. As he walks away, Diggs says, “Hey, I don’t want no trouble!” 😂 #SuperBowlLII
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@ESPNPR Oh my. Just learning of this. Pedro was such a kind, kind man. And a wonderfully versatile and talented reporter. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏼.
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Heartbreaking “@BartHubbuch: This will make your heart absolutely ache. Condolences to the young man. http://t.co/XNAels2las”.
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Hope NFL owners take note of this about @Buccaneers: @BruceArians assembled the league’s most diverse staff. In #SuperBowl they have shined. Shoot, Todd Bowles one of the standouts from today. (Photo via @YahooSports)
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#Eagles WR @TorreySmithWR overwhelmingly showed his gratitude toward his first coach, as a 6-year-old, with the surprise of a lifetime: #SuperBowlLII tickets! Check out their inspiring story. via @SportsEngine
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@mcuban @Giannis_An34 @espn @tnt Appreciate your insights, Mark. I covered the NFL for a long time, and I was in this situation. I was always mindful of the situation and to put myself in that person's shoes. I thought the question was insensitive but Giannis' answer was absolute gold.
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Proud of this dude. Go get you a ring, @peanuttillman! 🙌🏾 I'm sure plenty of #Bears fans are rooting for you, too
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Proud to introduce athlete No. 2 in the @midschoolrules series, @peanuttillman! http://t.co/LqW1AHmO5f
http://t.co/jce53cM3Tm.
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@SpursOfficial @premierleague He’s brought quality and flare to the side today! Well done, young man.
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Man, so awesome to see my guy @spiceadams on NETWORK TV, showcasing his personality and one of his passions. Tune into @ABC and watch finale of #GreatAmericanBakingShow 🙌🏽
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@LastWordOnSpurs Honestly explains a lot. He just didn’t look as explosive and confident as usual.
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See Jason Brown’s (@jasonbskates) big day through his brother @DylanJacob1998 eyes. http://t.co/8UmpSl1pfr
http://t.co/WoHNFmOQUO.
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@ziplamak Thank you for sharing, Eric. Your brother was so kind to me when I covered my first Olympics (2004 Athens) and hopped on @USWNT beat because @BriScurry was a Minnesotan. So many reporters were surly but Grant was kind, and answered my questions, offered me insights. We stayed….
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On @NBCOlympics with @meredithvieira, @jasonbskates says he wants to keep going for 8 more years. “The possibilities to me are endless.".
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What an honor to write about @Julesheningburg, and his efforts — along with others, including @PremierLacrosse co-founders @MichaelRabil & @PaulRabil — to compel racial progress in lacrosse. Thank you @SportsEngine for tackling such a complex topic.
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@TheSpursExpress The flashes of quality and brilliance has always been there. It’s just the lack of consistently and durability.
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Saddens me to see the anti @dawnstaley sentiments and comments. Why the hate? Because she BUILT a great program at @GamecockWBB? Because her UNDEFEATED team was defeated last night? Here are 5 examples of Coach Staley's character from her players and competitors.
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Spontaneously, @Lindsay_13 invites @ConnecticutSun rook @rachelbanham15 to join @GopherSports night @minnesotalynx
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.@BUrlacher54 will be signing copies of @midschoolrules at @BNBuzz at @OldOrchard April 29 http://t.co/t3gig19rug.
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Nice piece on @peanuttillman impact plays today. "Peanut" returns, adds punch to Carolina Panthers defense
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Love it! @SNFonNBC just showed by guys @peanuttillman and @paytonsun! Class acts and blessed to know em
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Got a copy of @midschoolrules of @SkyDigg4? Show us YOUR #msrgameface This is me & my daughter! #middleschoolrules
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@TheSpursWatch He is a slightly built keeper. He’s gotta account for it. And why was no one covering the far post?!.
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There’s no disputing the success and impact of @AlabamaFTBL Coach Nick Saban. Yes, his 6 National Championships are impressive. But I've always been drawn to his insights and perspectives, like the one below. Here's a thread of some of my other favorite quotes and clips from
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Dream it into existence: @T_muhneyy10, a Minneapolis North grad in 2016, snapped this photo. Today is officially “Tyler Johnson Day” for Minneapolis Public Schools 🙌🏼 #northsidepride
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@SpursOfficial What a gutsy performance! Let’s go, Spurs! #thfc #coys Clear that Davies, Emerson, and Gil should never start again for Spurs, and that Yves better wake up and return to early season form or else he’s going to get benched and moved
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In his first full season, @treylance09 shined in guiding the @NDSUfootball to an undefeated season that was capped by National Title and a prestigious individual award. But Trey was inspired by a message from his team's offensive coordinator @TyRoehl .
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Thank you, @DukeMBB and @UCF_MBB. That was just tremendous basketball. Great efforts, amazing plays, so much heart and talent. Everyone left it out there. What a treat, for sports fans 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #NCAATournament
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Thank you @McDonalds for brightening up my wife’s day. She was ECSTATIC when you brought Hi-C Orange Lavaburst back. Then you send some swag?! 🙌🏼🔥
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Charles Tillman has re-signed with the #Bears on a one-year deal, I'm told. Somewhat of a surprise but pleasant one, given his legacy there.
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Twin Cities peeps: Privilege is a polarizing word. Privilege comes in many forms. But if you’re not personally, emotionally and spiritually impacted by the death of #DaunteWright this morning, then be man or woman enough to recognize your immense privilege.
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Come on @FitzBeatSr 🤣. And that’s cold, @LarryFitzgerald.
Larry Fitzgerald to reporter whose phone went off: “Can we get some professionalism here, please?” . The reporter. is Fitzgerald's dad 😂.
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Just had a conversation with @SuzyWillemssen, and I have to say this: Any young people who has been or is being coached and influenced by her should count themselves VERY LUCKY. Thanks for your time, Coach!.
Throughout your life, you’ll outgrow what you thought you couldn’t live without, and fall in love with what you didn’t even know you wanted. Life will lead you on hard yet necessary paths you’d never travel by choice. Don’t be afraid. Have faith and trust. Joy is in the journey.
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I needed some time, but I want to share what I admired and appreciated about @vontaedavis. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met, he radiated a positive energy, and he saw the best in people. He achieved so much, despite his tremendously challenging childhood, and he
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Well, on grandest stage, @AlabamaFTBL quarterbacks @JalenHurts & @Tuaamann_ represent themselves, their families well. They put team above selves #CFPNationalChampionship
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@SwinCash Hopefully that official will have to explain the decision making. Because that was an awful call.
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Heartbreaking reason @spiceadams doesn't want his son Anthony to follow him in football on my podcast #WinningIsNotEverything. Question for parents: Do you worry about safety in football? .
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So proud of Elijah, who was named today to the All-State 1st Team by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association. We fell one game short of the State Tournament, but E had a wonderful season: He finished among the leading goal contributors in our conference
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@ziplamak @USWNT @BriScurry in touch over the years, him always offering insights. Sorry for your tremendous loss.
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And @gabrielledoug wins the first ever @NickelodeonTV #KidsChoiceSports award. http://t.co/Bl6yOVBBQD.
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Jason Brown (@jasonbskates) gets 1st day off in 3 months Sat. Maybe then it’ll all sink in. http://t.co/M5yuDmOzm6
http://t.co/MQHzDzdfIm.
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So many inspirational comeback stories, but @bethanyhamilton definitely deserves @NickelodeonTV #KidsChoiceSports! http://t.co/2IYZj36VoK.
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@AdamSchefter That’s a pretty strong return for the @ChicagoBears. And Carolina did what it had to in order to secure its franchise QB
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@AKspurs @StatmanDave What Spurs fans don’t like him?! What’s he done wrong? Arguably most consistent player for all of last season.
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Bottom line, people: there's a 2-year-boy fighting for his life b/c some gutless adult beat him. That it's a son of Adrian shouldn't matter.
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Hold your heads high, @NUMensBball. @NUAlumni and all of @NorthwesternU fam is proud of you. 🙌🏽 #B1GCats #PoundTheRock
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