Much of the world knows the story of “Swan Lake,” the most iconic of all ballets. Few know exactly how punishing the lead role of the swan queen can be. This season at New York City Ballet, three new swan queens arrived at the lake. The three ballerinas making debuts in the famed dual role of Odette/Odile say it was a childhood dream fulfilled — and also one of the most difficult physical feats they've ever achieved. It's a role that demands stellar technique, uncommon physical stamina, emotional resilience, killer calves — and even carbo-loading.

Filmmaker Deon Taylor has built a pipeline for pro athletes to transition into a filmmaking post career with the Hidden Empire Sports Collective. He recently launched the entertainment division focused on elevating athletes’ voices through content creation and intellectual property development with training sessions with more than 20 former and active NFL players at his studio office in Santa Monica, California. It’s the third year of program — which has featured panelists including entertainers Tyrese Gibson and Master P along with NFL player Vernon Davis. This year, athletes eager to break into film had the opportunity to learn from Taylor and Ephraim Salaam, who successfully transitioned from the NFL to Hollywood.

Manchester United has unveiled plans to build the biggest stadium in the United Kingdom. A proposed 100,000-seater arena would be the “world’s greatest football stadium,” part owner Jim Ratcliffe says. Under the plans, the 20-time English champion says it will build next to its existing Old Trafford ground. That means it will not need to relocate during the construction process. United did not say how much the stadium would cost to build or reveal a timeline for its completion. British billionaire Ratcliffe paid $1.3 billion for an initial 25% stake in United last year and made the construction of a new stadium one of his priorities.