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NBA Draft, Giannis To The Heat, Wyndham Clark, USMNT Team Captain Tim Ream + Mt Rushmore Of Hard To Spell Words

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Pochettino's Lemons, Energy, and the Vibe Shift at USMNT

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Tim Ream revealed that Pochettino keeps a bowl of lemons on his desk as a symbol of positive energy — and that the coach's entire philosophy is about individual connection and projecting good vibes. Ream says trainings are sometimes harder than games, players are genuinely calm and confident going into matches, and the vibe shift from four years ago to now is night and day.

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