By Lynn Saternow
Herald Sports Editor
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THERE’S A LOT of television hype about LeBron James, Wimbledon and the World Cup. However — dare I say — there are a lot of things more important than sports.
One of the most important for young athletes is to be well-balanced and concentrate on academics. That’s why the annual Mercer Count Hall of Fame’s “Tom Burns Academic All-Star Awards” are so important.