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A father's pride has no such limit. He wants you taller than he ever stood, writes Derrick Morgan. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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June 19, 2026

The only man who wants you to win

By DERRICK MORGAN

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Earlier this year a short, viral video stopped me in my tracks. It featured Ste...

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