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Yankees star CC Sabathia: I realised I was an alcoholic in 2012
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CC Sabathia bares soul on his 3-year spiral of alcoholism
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CC Sabathia nearly lost everything to alcohol
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CC Sabathia talks mom, family, and battling alcohol addiction
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CC Sabathia once readied himself for jibes from fans after coming
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How Alex Katz, Stadium Custom Kicks made it to the 2021 World Series
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Sober Athletes Who Beat Alcohol and Drug Addiction
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Yankees star CC Sabathia: I realised I was an alcoholic in 2012
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CC Sabathia once woke up naked at a Jay-Z party after a drinking