THIS IS EPISODE 188 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Wesley Woodyard plays linebacker for the Tennessee Titans. He was originally undrafted in 2008 coming out of Kentucky, where he was first-team...
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THIS IS EPISODE 187 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Trevor Knight played quarterback at Oklahoma from 2012-2015. He was the 2014 Sugar Bowl MVP after throwing for 348 yards and four...
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THIS IS EPISODE 186 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Trevor Knight played quarterback at Oklahoma from 2012-2015. He was the 2014 Sugar Bowl MVP after throwing for 348 yards and four...
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THIS IS EPISODE 185 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kevin McCadam played five seasons in the NFL with the Falcons and Panthers. After playing his college football at Virginia Tech, starring at...
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On Wednesday night, 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Professional athletes and organizations took to Twitter to offer their prayers and condolences:...
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THIS IS EPISODE 184 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Les Norman was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 25th round of the 1991 MLB Draft. He made his...
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THIS IS EPISODE 183 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jason Eaker joined Oklahoma Baptist as the head men’s basketball coach in April 2018. Eaker, who spent one season in a Bison...
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THIS IS EPISODE 182 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jason Eaker joined Oklahoma Baptist as the head men’s basketball coach in April 2018. Eaker, who spent one season in a Bison uniform...
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THIS IS EPISODE 181 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ashley Brewer covers sports in Los Angeles for ABC7 as a reporter and anchor. She attended the University of Southern California, where...
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THIS IS EPISODE 180 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Tony Bennett has been the men's basketball coach at the University of Virginia since 2009. He's led the Cavaliers to three ACC...
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THIS IS EPISODE 179 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Christa Dietzen is a two-time Olympic volleyball player with Team USA. She was a co-captain on the 2012 team that captured silver...
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The Eagles are flying high. Not that team from Philadelphia, but rather another Eagles football team. The one in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern notched its biggest win of the season...
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THIS IS EPISODE 178 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Christa Dietzen is a two-time Olympic volleyball player with Team USA. She was a co-captain on the 2012 team that captured silver...
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Deshaun Watson burst onto the scene in his rookie year of 2017, winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Unfortunately, his rookie season came to an end after...
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THIS IS EPISODE 177 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST George Schroeder is in his seventh season covering college football for USA Today. Previously, he worked in Arkansas and Oregon before taking...
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"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." — Philippians 3:14 It's About Progress...
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THIS IS EPISODE 176 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Charlie Ward played 11 seasons in the NBA with the Knicks, Spurs and Rockets. He was selected in the first round of...
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THIS IS EPISODE 175 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kyle Gibson is a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. In 2018, he set career-bests for ERA (3.62), innings pitched (196.2) and strikeouts...
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THIS IS EPISODE 174 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Rich Donnelly coached and played professional baseball for 48 seasons. He was signed as a catcher by the Minnesota Twins in...
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Twenty-year-old Purdue student Tyler Trent is in hospice care battling terminal bone cancer. On Saturday morning, ESPN aired an incredible feature on Trent displaying the courage and fight in him since...
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THIS IS EPISODE 173 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Rich Donnelly coached and played professional baseball for 48 seasons. He was signed as a catcher by the Minnesota Twins in 1967...
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The Boston Red Sox are the American League champions. On Thursday night, they defeated the defending champion Houston Astros, 4-1, to move on to the World Series. https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1053147696670765056 Jackie Bradley...
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THIS IS EPISODE 172 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST At the age of 15, high school freshman and avid basketball player David Cooks experienced a spinal aneurism, leaving him a...
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It's been a long and winding road for Gordon Hayward. One year ago on October 17, 2017, the Celtics forward was making his debut for Boston and suffered one of...
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THIS IS EPISODE 171 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matt Forte played 10 seasons with the Bears and Jets from 2008-2017, and was selected to two Pro Bowls. He rushed for...
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Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and the owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, died Monday at the age of 65 due to complications from non-Hodgkins lymphoma....
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THIS IS EPISODE 170 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Will Startup was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. He played his...
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THIS IS EPISODE 169 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Will Startup was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. He played his college...
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THIS IS EPISODE 168 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Chris Guccione is an umpire for Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut on April 25, 2000, and has been a...
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The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with pitcher Adam Wainwright. The 37-year-old pitcher signed a five-year deal in 2013 that...
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THIS IS EPISODE 167 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Gyasi Zardes plays forward in the MLS for the Columbus Crew and is also a member of the U.S. men's national team....
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THIS IS EPISODE 166 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST London Fletcher played 16 seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Bills and Redskins from 1998-2013. He is a four-time Pro Bowler...
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THIS IS EPISODE 165 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST London Fletcher played 16 seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Bills and Redskins from 1998-2013. He is a four-time Pro Bowler...
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THIS IS EPISODE 164 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Demario Davis is a linebacker with the New Orleans Saints. He was selected in the third round of the 2012 draft by...
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THIS IS EPISODE 163 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ryan Carpenter is an NHL player with the Vegas Golden Knights. He played his college hockey at Bowling Green University in Ohio,...
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The 2018 Oakland Athletics might have been the surprise team in baseball. After finishing 2017 with 75 wins and in last place in the AL West, they made an incredible...
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THIS IS EPISODE 162 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Samantha Ponder is the host of “Sunday NFL Countdown” on ESPN during the football season. She began her career at ESPN with...
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THIS IS EPISODE 161 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Samantha Ponder is the host of "Sunday NFL Countdown" on ESPN during the football season. She began her career at ESPN with...
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Cooper Kupp caught nine passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night, as the Rams moved to 4-0, defeating the Vikings 38-31. https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1045480181601730560 For Kupp, 25, it was...
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THIS IS EPISODE 160 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Leslee and Matt Holliday, an outfielder with the Colorado Rockies, have been married for 17 years. They are the parents to four...
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It's Wednesday morning in Hudsonville, Mich. For Ethan Abberger, that means getting up at 6:15, putting on his No. 5 jersey, getting his work together and grabbing his backpack. It...
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THIS IS EPISODE 159 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Alex Kirilloff was selected in the first round of 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins out of high school. He is...
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At halftime of Monday Night Football's matchup between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy was inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. Tampa was...
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THIS IS EPISODE 158 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jimmy Spencer has been the head of athlete relations and content at Uninterrupted since November 2015. He has covered the NBA for over...
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The 4-0 Clemson Tigers announced Monday that they are making a change at quarterback, naming freshman Trevor Lawrence the starter over senior Kelly Bryant. The move, announced by head coach...
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At 39 years old, most quarterbacks are either retired or on the decline. For Drew Brees in 2018, he's still one of the NFL's best. In the second quarter of...
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THIS IS EPISODE 157 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jimmy Spencer has been the head of athlete relations and content at Uninterrupted since November 2015. He has covered the NBA for...
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THIS IS EPISODE 156 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST On Dec. 14, 2011, Turner Gill was named head coach of Liberty University's football program. Since then, he has led the Flames...
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The Houston Astros sent Josh James to the mound Tuesday night for his second career start, and by the end of the night, James came away with his first MLB...
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The Eagles and their fans are excited to have their starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, back under center on Sunday. But Wednesday, Philadelphia announced that another player would be returning to...
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THIS IS EPISODE 155 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Tyler Clutts' journey to the NFL was a crazy one. The former All-WAC defensive end at Fresno State went undrafted in 2008....
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THIS IS EPISODE 154 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST In March 2018, Trey Burton signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears to be their starting tight end. One month earlier,...
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Trey Burton might be best known in Philadelphia for his "Philly Special" touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, but he's now in his first season with the Chicago Bears after...
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December 10, 2017. That was the day the Eagles beat the Rams, 43-35. It was also the day that quarterback Carson Wentz's 2017 season ended. A torn ACL would force...
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THIS IS EPISODE 153 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Allan Houston played 13 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. He was selected in the first...
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THIS IS EPISODE 152 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mohamed Massaquoi was the second-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft. He recorded two 100-yard receiving...
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spent the day on Tuesday with Saints players Benjamin Watson and Demario Davis, as well as lawyers from the New Orleans Public Defenders office, engaging with leaders...
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It's been an incredible season for Rockies shortstop Trevor Story in 2018, and on Tuesday night, after hitting a double in the first inning against Arizona, he made Major League...
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THIS IS EPISODE 151 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jonathan Isaac was selected sixth overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. He played one season of college basketball...
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It was 17 years ago that the United States of America was attacked in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Penn. Many Christian athletes and sports personalities took to...
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THIS IS EPISODE 150 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Miles McPherson was selected in the 10th round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. After being released,...
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THIS IS EPISODE 149 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matthew Hasselbeck played 18 seasons in the NFL with the Packers, Seahawks, Titans and Colts. He's a three-time Pro Bowler who led...
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THIS IS EPISODE 148 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST LaDainian Tomlinson is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He came into the league as the fifth overall...
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September means a lot of things to sports fans, but for baseball fans, it means every game could be the difference between making the playoffs and going home for the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 147 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Eddie Taubensee played 11 seasons in the major leagues with the Indians, Astros and Reds from 1991-2001. He made his...
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THIS IS EPISODE 146 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Hugh Freeze is the former head coach of the Ole Miss football team. In 2017, he resigned from his position...
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THIS IS EPISODE 145 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST John Carney kicked in the NFL for 23 years from 1988 to 2010. A graduate of Notre Dame, he began...
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The St. Louis Cardinals were an average team for the first half of 2018. As recently as July 31, they were 54-53 and coming off a 6-3 loss to the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 144 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ben Malcolmson's official title is "Director of External Relations" for the Seattle Seahawks, but if you see him around the...
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Andy Dalton is preparing for his eighth season in the NFL as the starting quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals. But it was the final pass he made in 2017, a fourth-down...
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THIS IS EPISODE 143 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Pat Doney has covered sports in the Dallas/Ft Worth area with NBC 5 since 2013. He is an Edward R....
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The 2017 Eagles will go down as one of the greatest teams in Philadelphia sports history. Overcoming injuries and obstacles, they became the first No. 1 seed in NFL history...
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THIS IS EPISODE 142 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Patrick Nix is the head football coach at Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Ala. His son Bo is the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 141 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jesse Bradley is the pastor of Grace Community Church in Auburn, Wash., near Seattle. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Bradley...
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Andy Dalton became Buffalo's favorite quarterback after his Bengals beat the Ravens in last season's final weekend, knocking Baltimore out of the playoffs and giving the Bills their first spot...
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Fall is almost upon us and that means one thing for many sports fans — football. But for the Olivet Nazarene University football team, its biggest win of the year may...
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THIS IS EPISODE 140 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Greg Davis coached football for 43 years, most notably with the Texas Longhorns as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach...
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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday that the club will sign veteran running back Alfred Morris to a contract. Morris played in Shanahan's offense with the Washington Redskins...
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Down 3-0. Ninth inning. Two outs. Two strikes. Bases loaded. The odds seemed stacked against the Cubs coming back from a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals on Sunday....
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Usually, an outfielder robbing a hitter of a home run occurs maybe once or twice in an entire season. For Adam Engel of the Chicago White Sox, he did it...
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THIS IS EPISODE 139 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Greg Davis coached football for 43 years, most notably with the Texas Longhorns as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach...
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In his first preseason game of 2018 on Thursday, Washington running back Derrius Guice took the handoff from quarterback Colt McCoy, looked left and saw a big hole to run...
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THIS IS EPISODE 138 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kristen Ledlow is a host and sideline reporter covering the NBA for TNT and NBA TV. She also co-hosts NBA...
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Denard Span has been around baseball a long time. He was selected in the first round of the 2002 MLB Amateur Draft by the Minnesota Twins at the age of...
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The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball all season long. The defending World Series champions are trying to do something that hasn't been done in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 137 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Rashad Jennings played eight seasons in the NFL from 2009-16. He was selected in the seventh round of the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 136 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST R.A. Dickey pitched for 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Mets, Blue Jays and Braves. A...
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THIS IS EPISODE 135 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kelvin Beachum Jr. was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After four seasons...
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THIS IS EPISODE 134 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Lary Sorensen pitched 10 seasons in the major leagues with the Brewers, Cardinals, Indians, A's, Cubs, Expos and Giants. After...
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THIS IS EPISODE 133 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Since 2014, Tress Way has been punting in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. The University of Oklahoma grad led...
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THIS IS EPISODE 132 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Maria Taylor is becoming a household name on sports broadcasts. In 2018, the ESPN host and reporter has covered college...
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Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died unexpectedly on Sunday at the age of 56. The announcement of Sparano's death came from the Vikings in a statement: With deep...
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Matt Carpenter is red hot right now. The 32-year-old first baseman tied a major league record with five extra-base hits as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 18-5 Friday. His stat...
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THIS IS EPISODE 131 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jordan Matthews is a wide receiver with the New England Patriots. He was selected in the second round of the...
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An amazing seven months for Eagles quarterback Nick Foles culminated on Wednesday night with the ESPY award for Best Championship Performance. Foles was up against some very solid competition in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 130 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Denard Span is a centerfielder with the Seattle Mariners. He was traded to Seattle on May 25 from the Tampa...
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Wide receiver Brandin Cooks agreed to a five-year contract extension Tuesday worth $80 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. That will keep him in Los Angeles with the Rams through...
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Tuesday night as you watch Major League Baseball's 83rd edition of the All-Star Game, keep an eye out for Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett. In his second season with...
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On July 25, the Philadelphia Eagles will do something they've never done before: begin an NFL season as the defending Super Bowl champions. For quarterback Carson Wentz, he'll enter this...
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On Sunday, Twins second baseman Brian Dozier hit a walk-off grand slam to give the Minnesota Twins a nice gift heading into the All-Star break. His 16th home run, on...
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THIS IS EPISODE 129 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban...
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In 2014, DeMarco Murray was the best running back in the NFL. He led the league in rushing with 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns, and was named NFL Offensive Player...
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Jeremy Lin is now an Atlanta Hawk. ESPN reports the 29-year-old Lin was traded late Thursday night from the Brooklyn Nets for Brooklyn's 2020 second-round pick via Portland and the...
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By now, we all know the story of Tim Tebow. He's a former Heisman Trophy winner, who won two national titles at Florida, was selected in the first round of...
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It's been a challenging year for the New York Mets. After starting 11-1 in April, the team has suffered from injuries to key players and a lack of production from...
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THIS IS EPISODE 128 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Dave Pasch is an announcer for ESPN as well as the radio voice for the Arizona Cardinals. A graduate...
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The NFL offseason often allows players a chance to go back home and revisit the roots of where their careers began to take shape. For New England Patriots running back...
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Emma Talley is enjoying her first year on the LGPA tour. Halfway through the 2018 season, the 24-year-old already has three top-10 finishes, including a seventh-place finish at the Women's Australian...
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On Monday night, the USA Softball International Cup began in Irvine, Calif., with both USA squads winning big. USA Blue crushed the Czech Republic 15-0 (in three innings) and USA Red...
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THIS IS EPISODE 127 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mark Schlereth played 12 seasons in the NFL from 1989-2000 with the Redskins and Broncos. He is a three-time Super Bowl...
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It took Kevin Na seven years to win again on the PGA Tour. And it was worth the wait. Na, 34, shot a 6-under-64 on Sunday en route to a...
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Major League Baseball's All-Star rosters were announced on Sunday for the National and American League teams. Among those chosen for the National League were Rockies teammates Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon...
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THIS IS EPISODE 126 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mark Schlereth played 12 seasons in the NFL from 1989-2000 with the Redskins and Broncos. He is a three-time Super Bowl...
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On Saturday at Wimbledon, 24th-ranked Kei Nishikori will compete in a third-round match against 15th-ranked Nick Kyrgios. The 28-year-old Nishikori has been on the ATP Tour since 2007, winning 11...
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The last few weeks have been pretty great for the Curry family. First, Stephen and the Warriors won their third NBA title in four seasons by sweeping the Cavaliers. Curry...
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THIS IS EPISODE 125 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Riley Tincher was an All-American pitcher at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was the Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year,...
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THIS IS EPISODE 124 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Nick Foles began the 2017 season as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In December, starting QB Carson Wentz injured...
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THIS IS EPISODE 123 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mark Appel was destined for baseball greatness. The former Stanford pitcher was selected No. 1 overall in 2013 by the...
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The Cincinnati Reds are the hottest team in baseball right now. They've won nine of their past 10 games and a big reason is the return of pitcher Michael Lorenzen....
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THIS IS EPISODE 122 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Andrew Yun is in his first season as a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He graduated college from Stanford...
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Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was voted the third-best player in the NFL, according to the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 list as voted on by the players themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxolo-R57mA In 2017,...
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Darryl Strawberry was one of the most feared hitters of his time. During his eight seasons in New York with the Mets, he hit 252 home runs and won a...
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The Arkansas Razorbacks are one win away from being College World Series champions for the first time in their history after beating Oregon State, 4-1, Tuesday in Omaha, Neb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3bXtvgokYs...
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THIS IS EPISODE 121 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jon Peters was the first high school baseball player ever to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. In 1989, he...
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Bubba Watson shot a 64 on Day 4 in Cromwell, Conn., to take home the 2018 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ti3ThhEfo The win was Watson's third on the...
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It's been quite the year for Eagles tight end Zach Ertz. First, he catches the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LII, helping Philadelphia to its first ever Super Bowl championship....
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Michael Porter Jr. is expected to be a top-10 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. Some experts even say he could go in the top five. The 6-foot-11 forward played his...
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THIS IS EPISODE 120 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ben Utecht played six seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals. He was a four-year starter...
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The New York Yankees have once again established themselves as the dominant team in baseball this season. On the offensive side, they have six guys with more than 10 home...
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The 2018 NBA Draft will take place Thursday in Brooklyn, N.Y. The spotlight will be on which prospects will become the next great professional basketball player. For Marvin Bagley III,...
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ESPN host Tony Reali returned to work on Monday, doing his usual job of hosting "Around the Horn." Reali is the moderator of various discussions on topics with four sports...
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On Sunday, Father's Day, Jets quarterback Josh McCown was out shopping for groceries and had one of those experiences that moved him to the point of sharing about it on...
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THIS IS EPISODE 119 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Dan Winkler is a pitcher with the Atlanta Braves. Thus far in 2018, he has been dominant on the mound as...
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Find Rest "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." — Matthew 5:4 On June 18, 1953, in front of a small crowd of 3,108 fans at Fenway...
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Chad Pennington played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Jets and Dolphins. He was selected 18th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Jets, with whom he would...
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THIS IS EPISODE 118 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Michael Chadwick is a swimmer for Team USA and a 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials finalist. He won 22 All-American honors as...
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Be Quick and Slow On this day in 2014, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 104-87 to win the NBA championship in five games. It would be the...
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A basketball legend is gone. Anne Donovan, the only woman to have played for both a national women's college title and coached a team to a professional title, passed away...
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is the winner of the George Halas Award from the Pro Football Writers of America. Given to the NFL player who best overcomes...
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On Tuesday night, Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson pitched a gem of a game against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up just one hit, allowing zero runs...
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Will Startup was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Braves. He played his college ball at the University of Georgia, where he...
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THIS IS EPISODE 117 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jon Gordon is the author of 18 books, including five best-sellers: "The Energy Bus," "The Carpenter," "Training Camp," "You Win in...
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One year ago, Case Keenum was competing at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Many expected him to back up Sam Bradford, but in the Vikings' Week 1 win over New...
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The Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt is a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger award winner at first base. He's considered to be one of the most feared hitters in the...
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Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes quotes Philippians 4:13 in his Twitter bio — “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength” — an admirable display of humility...
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THIS IS EPISODE 116 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST James Ihedigbo played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Lions and Bills. He was undrafted in...
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On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals captured their first Stanley Cup title beating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDa1u3RONXQ Calling the Stanley Cup Finals for NBC, as...
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Sometimes the impact you make off the field can be more impactful than on the field. For Florida State junior softball player Tessa Daniels, that impact is one of eternal...
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THIS IS EPISODE 115 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Gene Watson joined the Kansas City Royals organization in 2006, and is currently their director of pro scouting. In 2017,...
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Kevin Durant is one of the most dominant basketball players of his time. Since arriving in the NBA in 2007, he has played in three NBA Finals, was the 2014...
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Dave Dravecky played eight seasons as a pitcher in Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He was an All-Star in 1983 when he won...
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On Monday night in Oklahoma City, Florida State senior softball player Jessie Warren found herself on ESPN's top-10 plays after making an incredible diving catch off a bunt and executing...
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Jim Caldwell has been in football for more than 40 years. The former Colts and Lions head coach began his career as a graduate assistant coach at the University of...
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Demario Davis is an NFL linebacker. Selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Jets, Davis played four seasons with New York. In 2016, he signed...
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It was a dream come true for Austin Meadows. The 23-year-old rookie received word on May 17 that he was being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to the Pittsburgh Pirates....
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“. . . at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in Heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord ....
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This was supposed to be Hunter Henry's breakout year. In 2017, the Chargers second-year tight end surpassed future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates and became the starter. In April, Los...
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Jim Kelly was always known for his toughness on the field as the quarterback of the Buffalo Bills. He led his team to four straight Super Bowls, the only quarterback...
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Stephen Curry showed the world on Sunday night why many believe that, when he retires, he'll be considered the greatest shooter in NBA history. In Game 2 of the NBA...
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THIS IS EPISODE 114 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Just as professional athletes need a head coach to help them reach their full potential, Darleen Santore helps individuals...
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John Smoltz was one of the best pitchers of his generation. He won 213 games and had 154 saves, becoming the only pitcher ever to have 200 wins and 150...
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Michael McDowell is a NASCAR race driver competing full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 34 Ford Fusion for Front Row Motorsports. He made his NASCAR debut in 2007 with...
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Benjamin Watson is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He earned...
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THIS IS EPISODE 113 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Léonce Crump Jr., is an author, international speaker and the founder and lead pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta. In...
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"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in...
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA Finals for a fourth consecutive season and much of the credit goes to LeBron James. The 33-year-old continues to get better and better...
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Jaime García was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. On July 11, 2008, he made his MLB debut with the...
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Joy. Enthusiasm, Energy. Thankfulness. Jubilation. Those are all words that can describe New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo when you watch him play the game of baseball. Picture a kid...
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Scott Linebrink played 12 seasons as a pitcher with the Giants, Astros, Padres, Brewers, White Sox and Braves. Selected by the Giants in the second round of the 1997 MLB...
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The Golden State Warriors didn't play their best basketball in the Western Conference Finals. But when they needed scoring, they turned to a former NBA MVP, Stephen Curry. In Game...
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The year 2018 has been a phenomenal season for Wright State's baseball team. The Raiders won the Horizon League title on Saturday beating the University of Illinois-Chicago, 11-9. It was...
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"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." —...
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THIS IS EPISODE 112 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Inky Johnson is a motivational speaker, author and former college football player with the University of Tennessee. With a dream...
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Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has a tattoo on his left forearm that says, "Matthew 19:26." That verse reads, "Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible,...
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With OTA’s having started a few weeks ago and the new guys joining our team, we’re so excited to get everyone together and get things rolling for the upcoming season....
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For Ryan Tannehill, 2017 was a forgettable season. The Dolphins quarterback suffered a torn ACL early in training camp and missed the entire year. The 29-year-old is expected to be...
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Chris Coghlan was selected in the first round of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft by the Florida Marlins. He made his major league debut on May 8, 2009, with the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 111 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jeremy Affeldt pitched for 14 MLB seasons with the Royals, Rockies, Reds and Giants. He was selected in the third...
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Anquan Boldin was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft (53rd overall) by the Arizona Cardinals. He would go on to play 14 seasons with Arizona, Baltimore,...
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The Liberty University softball team saw its historic season come to an end on Sunday after losing to South Carolina 5-0 in a winner-take-all final of the NCAA Columbia Regional....
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Paul Maholm played 10 MLB seasons as a pitcher for the Pirates, Cubs, Braves and Dodgers. He was selected in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2003 MLB Amateur...
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Mike Fisher's hockey career is once again over. Last week, he announced his retirement from the NHL. Today, Fisher shared a post on Instagram saying goodbye to the game he played...
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The Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. It's what every jockey strives to achieve each year. In 2018, Mike Smith has that chance. On Saturday,...
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Kyle Gibson is a pitcher with the Minnesota Twins. He was selected in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft by Minnesota and made his MLB...
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"I blacked out." That was what Stephen Curry said happened in the third quarter of Game 3 Sunday night as the two-time NBA MVP went off for 18 points on...
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THIS IS EPISODE 110 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, which began in 1990. Previously, he served...
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This is my second year as the assistant coach for our town’s high school baseball team, which my son plays on. I love being the assistant coach because I can...
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Matt Wieters is a catcher for the Washington Nationals. He was selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2007 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Two years later,...
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THIS IS EPISODE 109 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Donnie Floyd ministers to NASCAR drivers and staff each day as the chaplain for Hendrick Motorsports in North Carolina. He...
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Ellis Hobbs played six seasons in the NFL with the Patriots and Eagles. He was selected in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by New England and started...
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Stephen Piscotty simply put his hand on his heart, tapped it a few times, and looked up to the sky in salute to his late mother. The Oakland Athletics' right...
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Andy Pettitte pitched in eight World Series for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros during his 18-year MLB career. He is a five-time World Series champion who won 253...
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"As the Scriptures say, 'If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.' When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend...
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Tim Tebow continues to prove that this baseball thing isn't a fluke. The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback remains hot at the plate in the month of May,...
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On Monday, Boomer Roberts was named the new head coach of Purdue Northwest's men's basketball program. The Northwest Pride compete in Division II collegiate sports. Roberts previously coached at Trinity...
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Angie Forsett is the wife of former NFL running back Justin Forsett. Her dad, Paul Pressey, played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Bucks, Spurs and Warriors, and was...
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The Golden State Warriors will take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night in Game 1 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals. The Warriors will look to make a fourth...
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Daniel Murphy plays second base for the Washington Nationals. He was selected in the 13th round of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft by the New York Mets. He made his...
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On Mother's Day, Webb Simpson won the 2018 PGA Tour Players Championship. Simpson dominated the tournament throughout the weekend, which saw him tie the course record with a 63 in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 108 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Steve Springer teaches baseball players about the mental aspect of hitting. His clients include MLB stars Nolan Arenado, Ben Zobrist, Paul...
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Justin Forsett played nine seasons in the NFL with seven teams before retiring after the 2016 season. He played his college football at the University of California and was selected...
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"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." — Psalm 27:14 THE WAITING GAME In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles began what would be their...
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Andrew McCutchen is an outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. Before coming to San Francisco in 2018, he played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The five-time All-Star has won...
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THIS IS EPISODE 107 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Julianne Viani is our guest on Episode 107 of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. She was a four-time MAAC champion and...
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Charles Tillman played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He was the 2013 recipient of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award....
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“When they kept on questioning Him, He straightened up and said to them, ‘Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at...
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Matt Carpenter in his 8th season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The third baseman has been named to three All-Star teams and played in the 2013 World Series against the...
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Gretchen Piscotty, the mother of Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty, died last night, a family member told ESPN. Piscotty's mother was just 55 years old at the time of her death. She was...
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Jason Adam grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, dreaming of one day playing major league baseball for the hometown Kansas City Royals. On Saturday, May 5, he got his shot....
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Derek Carr is the quarterback of the Oakland Raiders. Selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by Oakland, Carr has been the starter since his first game...
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THIS IS EPISODE 106 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST (Thanks to our new partner, Compassion International. Sponsor a child today by going to Compassion.com) Born on the south side of...
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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” — Hebrews 11:1-2 Rally the troops....
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“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Stay On Your Toes A few days ago, my...
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On Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, 157,000 fans gathered to watch the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. In very rainy and muddy conditions, Justify, a 7-2 favorite,...
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On the first pitch of the 2018 season, Tim Tebow hit a home run and burst onto the AA minor league baseball scene in 2018. That was the last home...
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Clayton Kershaw is in his 11th season as a pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a 3-time Cy Young Award winner and a 7-time All-Star. In 2017, he...
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The career of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten officially came to an end today. Witten, who turns 36 on May 6, played 15 seasons with America's Team, earning 11...
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His full name is Jesusemilore Talodabijesu Ojeleye. Boston Celtics fans know him as Semi. Selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft by Boston, Semi was the 37th overall...
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Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila played 9 seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2000-2008) and holds the team record for career sacks with 74.5. Selected in the 5th round of the 2000 NFL...
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THIS IS EPISODE 105 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jerry Schemmel is the radio voice of the Colorado Rockies. But that's just the tip of the iceberg on the...
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"The Playmaker" That's the name Michael Irvin was known for during his 13-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. Selected in the first round by Dallas in the 1988 NFL...
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On Tuesday Night, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavailers won a thriller in overtime, beating the Toronto Raptors 113-112 on their home floor in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference...
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Adam Wainwright is a starting pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals. In his 14th season with the Cards, Adam is a 2-time World Series Champion (2006, 2011), a 3-time All...
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As Carson Wentz begins preparation for his 3rd NFL season in 2018, he's also in preparation for something that will make an even bigger impact away from the football field....
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Lance Berkman played 15 seasons as a Major League Baseball Player with the Astros, Yankees, Cardinals and Rangers. He was selected to play in 6 MLB All-Star Games and played...
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Jon Peters had a dream to become the best baseball pitcher ever. It began to take shape when he became the first high school baseball pitcher to ever grace the...
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Luke McCown was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. McCown made four starts as a rookie for Cleveland. He went on to...
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In 2016, Dansby Swanson played his first full season of professional baseball at high-A ball and then Double-A before being promoted to the major leagues with Atlanta. Playing in 38...
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THIS IS EPISODE 104 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matt Atkins is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He finished 19th on the Web.com Tour regular season money list...
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Jason Witten is expected to announce his retirement from the NFL after 15 seasons, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/989900384872300546 Witten was to meet with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones...
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April 26, 2017. That's the day Jade McCarthy and many other prominent ESPN employees were told they no longer had a job with the sports media giant. Staples like Ed...
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Back in December, Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery after an injury sustained in a Week 13 collision against the Bengals. Some thought he might never walk again....
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)...
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THIS IS EPISODE 103 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Thomas Davis is a three-time Pro Bowl linebacker with the Carolina Panthers. He was the 2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of...
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Mason Rudolph knows his life is about to change forever. The Oklahoma State star quarterback is projected to go in the first or second round of the NFL Draft this...
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The NFL will conduct its seven-round draft on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Two hundred and twenty-four players will be selected with dreams of playing professional football at its highest level....
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THIS IS EPISODE 102 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jason Benham is a former minor league baseball player. Along with his brother, David, they've written the book "Miracle in Shreveport,"...
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THIS IS EPISODE 101 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST (Thanks to our new partner, Compassion International. Sponsor a child today by going to Compassion.com) John O'Korn is readying...
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THIS IS EPISODE 100 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST (Thanks to our new partner, Compassion International. Sponsor a child today by going to Compassion.com) Jennie Finch is a two-time...
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On Feb. 4, the AFC champion New England Patriots lost Super Bowl LII to the Philadelphia Eagles, 41-33. For Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers, it was not how he envisioned...
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THIS IS EPISODE 99 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Daniel Jeremiah is an analyst with NFL Network. He is also the co-host of the "Move the Sticks" podcast and...
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Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson was a guest on Mad Dog Sports Radio and shared the story of how he got baptized at the team hotel on a road trip...
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The year 2018 is turning out to be pretty good for Nick Foles. First, he played the game of his life in Super Bowl LII, helping the Eagles capture their...
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Ten years is a long time to wait for your dream. For 32-year-old Andre Ingram, that dream became a reality on Tuesday night when he made his NBA debut with...
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018, is a big day in the life of Tyler Beede. The San Francisco Giants top pitching prospect is getting his shot at the show, making his...
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THIS IS EPISODE 98 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Tina Cervasio is a seven-time Emmy Award winning sports journalist. A 1996 graduate of the University of Maryland, Tina has worked...
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Braden Webb is a pitching prospect with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by Milwaukee. After pitching his first full...
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Anthony Federico was working a late night at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, CT back in 2012. Jeremy Lin was in the midst of "Linsanity" bursting on the scene as a...
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On Wednesday April 4, NFL team chaplains spoke at Liberty University's Convocation and shared how they are impacting the lives of professional football players. Below are a few quotes from...
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Stefano Disalvo is a professional esports gamer. At 19 years old, he is a member of the Los Angeles Valiant, an American professional Overwatch esports and one of two Overwatch League (OWL) teams competing...
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"The Miracle Season" hits theaters on Friday, April 6. The movie is based on the inspiring true story of an Iowa high school girl's volleyball team that rallies together under...
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A video surfaced this weekend of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sharing with his team, the story of pitching prospect Devin Smeltzer. In the video, Roberts showed a picture of a...
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On Easter Sunday, Notre Dame's women came through when it was needed the most and beat Mississippi State on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Arike Ogunbowale with 0.1 seconds left, giving the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 96 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kirk Cousins played six seasons in the NFL as the quarterback for the Washington Redskins. On March 15, 2018, Cousins signed...
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"I want winners!" That was what Mike Singletary said in a famous postgame press conference in 2008 as the head coach with the San Francisco 49ers. This week, Mike Singletary...
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THIS IS EPISODE 95 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Pat Williams has lived an extraordinary life. His professional sports career began back in 1962 in minor league baseball. In 1968,...
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Duke's Marvin Bagley III is headed to the NBA. The 6'11 freshman announced his intentions to go pro on his Instagram page today. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4fE7LgQvv/?hl=en&taken-by=mb3five "I can’t believe the time has...
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Year 2 in the professional baseball career of Tim Tebow will begin in Binghamton, New York. The 30 year-old former Heisman Trophy winner has been assigned by the New York...
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Michigan State's Miles Bridges has declared for the NBA Draft. In a social media post, Bridges shared his gratitude to the people who impacted him leading up to the decision...
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#PrayItForward That's the hashtag Coach Jim Harbaugh shared on his twitter page Tuesday Night after being challenged by a local Flint, Michigan judge Duncan Beagle, to pray it forward. "Thank...
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Jim Kelly is headed to New York City today as he prepares for major cancer surgery on Wednesday. The operation will consist of three doctors reconstructing his upper jaw using...
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Vic and Blair Schaefer are on the way to their second straight Women's College Basketball Final Four. Blair, a senior guard had her best season as a Bulldog averaging a...
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The basketball world mourned the loss of Grand Rapids Drive basketball player Zeke Upshaw on Monday. The 26 year-old died today, two days after collapsing on the court near the...
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“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent!” - Acts 18:9 NLT Speak Out "He should just go...
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THIS IS EPISODE 94 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Scott Hamilton is the living example that good guys can finish first! He is a New York Times bestselling author, an...
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If you've been watching Loyola-Chicago's Cinderella run through the NCAA Tournament the past eight days, you'll notice that their team chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, is becoming as popular, if...
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“And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have...
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Yesterday, March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day, a day recognized by the United Nations as a time to increase awareness about the condition. One of the leading advocates for...
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THIS IS EPISODE 93 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Bryan Loritts is the pastor of Abundant Life Church in Silicon Valley, California. He is the husband to Korie and the...
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As an undrafted free agent defensive back from the University of Massachusetts, James Ihedigbo wasn't supposed to make it in the NFL. 10 years later, he's retiring with a Super...
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel returned to the team on Monday after being away for three weeks with his wife, Ashley, to tend to their infant daughter, Lydia Joy,...
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On Sunday, 7-seed Texas A&M advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament after beating North Carolina 86-65. For head coach Billy Kennedy, his Aggies are now in the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 92 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Andy Dalton has been the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals since being selected by them in the 2nd...
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Danny Woodhead announced his retirement from the NFL late Friday Night on social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgaS2hXn3-i/?hl=en&taken-by=teamwoody39 "God had crazy plans for a small little kid from North Platte, NE! It's been...
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As you watch CBS' March Madness coverage of the NCAA Tournament over the next few weeks, you'll see and hear from Clark Kellogg in the studio with Ernie Johnson, Charles...
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THIS IS EPISODE 91 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jake Reed is a pitcher with the Minnesota Twins. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB...
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March Madness kicks off on Thursday as the first round of the NCAA Tournament gets underway. The number 1 overall seed in the tournament is Virginia. The Cavaliers are 31-2...
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Linebacker Demario Davis will sign a three-year, $24 million contract ($18 million guaranteed) with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, according to ESPN. Davis had a spectacular season with the...
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Bears linebacker Sam Acho intends to re-sign with Chicago on a two-year deal worth $7.5 million with $3 million guaranteed. His brother Emmanuel broke the news Wednesday morning on Twitter....
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If you want to be first, find a way to be third. That's the motto Indiana Wesleyan has adopted with its men's basketball program: God first, others second, ourselves third....
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Drew Brees is going nowhere. The 39 year-old quarterback signed a two-year deal worth $50 million to remain the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian...
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Cincinnati senior Gary Clark is on top of the college basketball world right now. The 6-foot-8 power forward was the 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year, the 2017-18...
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THIS IS EPISODE 90 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Andy Mineo is a rapper from Syracuse, N.Y. He released his first studio album in 2013, "Heroes for Sale," which debuted...
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ESPN reported Friday that Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith was traded to the Carolina Panthers for cornerback Daryl Worley. Smith only spent one year in Philadelphia and didn't have his...
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On Friday March 16, "I CAN ONLY IMAGINE" hits theaters. The movie tells the story of Bart Millard's strained relationship with his abusive father growing up in the football loving...
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THIS IS EPISODE 89 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matt Deggs is the head baseball coach for the Sam Houston State Bearkats in Huntsville, Texas. In 2017, the Bearkats...
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“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 Above...
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One year ago, Christian McCaffrey was preparing for the NFL Draft. The Stanford University alum was selected seventh overall by Carolina and was a key contributor in his 2017 rookie...
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THIS IS EPISODE 88 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matthew Slater has played 10 NFL seasons since being selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the...
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Four more years! Graham Gano signed a four-year contract extension on Tuesday with the Carolina Panthers to remain their kicker through the 2021 season. https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/971095374755713025 The 30-year-old kicker was dominant...
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When life's trials come our way, keeping the situation private and within the family is how many of us cope. For Paige Eakright and her family, that was their plan...
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Cornerback Antonio Cromartie announced his retirement from professional football after playing 11 NFL seasons with the Chargers, Jets, Cardinals and Colts. Cromartie took to social media to share his thoughts...
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For the first time in their program's history, the Lipscomb men’s basketball team is going to the Big Dance. The Bisons secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on...
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THIS IS EPISODE 87 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Gigi Marvin is a member of the 2018 Gold Medal winning USA Olympic Women's Hockey team. Gigi scored a goal...
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Jonathan Stewart was released by the Panthers on Wednesday after 10 seasons with Carolina. https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/968886136209924096 On Friday, Stewart took to twitter to thank the organization that selected him in the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 86 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Brett Phillips is one of the funniest people in baseball. The 23-year-old was selected by the Houston...
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Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly issued a statement through the Buffalo Bills that his cancer has returned. https://twitter.com/buffalobills/status/969245497734164480 "As our family has faced many trials and triumphs throughout the...
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“And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15 On God’s Roster Seventh grade intramural basketball players competed...
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After playing 10 seasons in the NFL, running back Matt Forte has announced his retirement from professional football. In a statement given exclusively to Sports Spectrum, Forte expressed his gratitude...
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True Biblical confession comes from our hearts. True Biblical confession sets us free and does not produce guilt or shame. True Biblical confession allows our wonderful Father to begin to...
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THIS IS EPISODE 85 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST 2017 was the greatest season in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise as they won their first ever...
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Denver Nuggets Mason Plumlee says he grew up going to church and Sunday school as a kid but it wasn't until his senior year of college at Duke that he...
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New York Giants tight end Kyle Carter shared on his Instagram page a video of him being baptized with his wife Allana at a recent football conference in Arizona. Former...
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THIS IS EPISODE 84 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Greg Tonagel is in his 13th season at the helm of the Indiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball team in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 83 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Daniel Schlereth is the son of former Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Mark Schlereth. The former MLB pitcher...
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“For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free . . . Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you...
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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron shared on his twitter page today that he gave his life to Christ at a football conference in Arizona. https://twitter.com/Ebron85/status/966655888479068160 The video posted to...
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THIS IS EPISODE 82 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Todd Gerelds, son of Legendary Alabama high school coach Tandy Gerelds, witnessed God’s transforming grace at Woodlawn and throughout...
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THIS IS EPISODE 81 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Chris Lane is the chaplain of the Miami Marlins. He's also the executive director of First Priority, a...
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Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles is the most popular man in Philadelphia right now. The Eagles quarterback played the game of his life last week in lifting his team to...
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Today is Jim and Hunter Kelly's birthday. The Pro Football Hall of Fame QB turns 58. Kelly has always been known as a competitor and was one of the toughest...
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R.A. Dickey hasn't officially retired from Major League Baseball yet. The 43-year-old finished his 15th MLB season in 2017 with the Braves, with whom he went 10-10 with a 4.26...
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Baseball is back. Sort of. Pitchers and catchers report today for many teams, and by the end of the week, all teams will have their full rosters in play as...
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On Tuesday morning, the United States women's tockey team beat the Olympic Athletes from Russia 5-0 at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Gigi Marvin had a goal and an...
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Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim are living their dream competing at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. But just after marrying in 2016, they were living a nightmare as Alexa...
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This year at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea, Elana Meyers Taylor will be looking to gain her first Olympic gold medal. Competing in her third Olympics, the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 80 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Reverend Earl Smith is the team chaplain for the NBA world-champion Golden State Warriors and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers....
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It's been quite the week for injured Eagles QB Carson Wentz. First, he saw his team win the Super Bowl, upsetting the New England Patriots. https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0jN-hBesk/ Two days later, he...
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Tonight, over 500 churches 16 countries, with 175,000 volunteers will join Tim Tebow in the 5th annual "Night to Shine" prom event to give people with special needs a chance...
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On Tuesday January 23, 2018, 16 students were shot, 2 were killed in a shooting at Marshall County High School in western Kentucky. The students killed that day were 15-year-old...
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THIS IS EPISODE 79 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Taylor James plays the lead role as the title character in the upcoming PURE FLIX movie, SAMSON. Taylor's many film...
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Redskins safety Sean Taylor died from critical injuries after a gunshot by intruders at his Miami area home in November of 2007. His death left a lot of people around the NFL...
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Trey Burton will go down as a Philadelphia Eagles legend, after he was the player to throw the touchdown pass on a trick play called "Philly Special" to Nick Foles...
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THIS IS EPISODE 78 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Tyler Beede is a pitcher with the San Francisco Giants organization. He was selected in the first round of the 2014 MLB...
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It's almost softball season in Oklahoma as the Lady Sooners get ready for their 2018 season. The defending national champions open up their season on Friday, February 9 in Phoenix...
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Make that two rings in three days for Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. On Sunday, the Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33 for their first Super Bowl championship. On Tuesday, Wentz took...
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Pistons forward Anthony Tolliver has been through it all in his 10-year NBA career. He's played on good teams, bad teams and everything in between. He's played for nine different...
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The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Patriots on Sunday to capture their first ever Super Bowl championship. After the game, as custom with most NFL games, players came to the 50-yard...
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Losing is difficult. But we all go through adversity at different points of our lives. For Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks, he went through that adversity as he and his...
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Doug Pederson was a former backup quarterback to Brett Favre in Green Bay and Donovan McNabb in Philadelphia. Now, he's a Super Bowl champion and in his postgame press conference...
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“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as...
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Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson received the Bart Starr Award on Saturday morning at the NFL's Super Bowl breakfast in downtown Minneapolis. https://www.instagram.com/p/BevSUBigKq8/?hl=en&taken-by=sports_spectrum Upon receiving the award from former...
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THIS IS EPISODE 77 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST On this special edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast live from Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, we spoke with New York...
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THIS IS EPISODE 76 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST On this special edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast live from Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, we were able to chat...
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Los Angeles Rams legend Eric Dickerson once rushed for 2,105 yards in a season. He 8th on the NFL's all-time rushing list and is considered one of the best running...
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THIS IS EPISODE 75 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST On this special edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast, we are live from Minneapolis at Super Bowl LII, where we interview...
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Matthew Slater is one of the greatest special teams players the NFL has ever seen. He's been named All-Pro four times, and his seven Pro Bowl selections are tied with...
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THIS IS EPISODE 74 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Clyde Christensen has been a part of the NFL coaching fraternity for more than 20 years. He began his coaching career...
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Many NFL fans today see Terry Bradshaw as an NFL analyst on FOX Sports, but before that, he was one of the NFL's Super Bowl legends, winning four championships and...
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Over its 30 years of existence, one thing is clear about Athletes in Action's annual Super Bowl Breakfast: God has divinely orchestrated each event. The very nature of the breakfast...
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If there was one thing I want to focus on this year it would listening to God. Recently, it’s become more and more evident to me just how important this...
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Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham had a career year in 2017. The 8-year veteran led Philadelphia in sacks and played and started in every meaningful game of the season. On...
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Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks is preparing for his first Super Bowl appearance on Sunday. In 2017, Cooks was one of Tom Brady's favorite targets, catching 65 passes for 1,082 yards...
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As the Eagles get ready to face the Patriots on Sunday at Super Bowl LII, offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski says he's turning to prayer to keep him locked in on...
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On Wednesday, former Ole Miss football coach Hugh Freeze made his first public appearance since resigning as the team's football coach in July by speaking to students at Liberty University....
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The Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready for Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on February 4 against the New England Patriots and their injured starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, has the number...
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Pat Doney covers sports for NBC 5 in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. During the NFL season, you'll find him at AT&T Stadium covering the Cowboys. He's won the Edward R....
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Former gymnast Rachael Denhollander shared a half-hour testimony on Wednesday to the court and her abuser during the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nasser, who molested her 16...
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THIS IS EPISODE 73 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jack Easterby is in his 5th season as the New England Patriots Team Character Coach as well as a Director of...
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"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."...
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Xavier basketball coach Chris Mack made school history last week when his squad beat St. Johns 88-82 last Wednesday Night. It was Mack's 203rd career victory as the head coach...
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THIS IS EPISODE 72 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ted Winsley is in his 17th season as the team chaplain of the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the senior pastor at...
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If you watched CBS' AFC Championship game pregame show on Sunday, you saw James Brown front and center as the lead host. JB has been a legend in the broadcasting...
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When Carson Wentz went down with a knee injury, Eagles fans began to think "here we go again." Their MVP quarterback was lost for the season in a year that...
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On Sunday, as you watch the NFC Championship game, keep close eye on the two starting quarterbacks Nick Foles of the Eagles and Case Keenum of the Vikings. They have...
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On Sunday, the Jaguars will travel to New England as heavy underdogs in their quest to reach their first ever Super Bowl. But don't let that stop you from thinking...
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THIS IS EPISODE 71 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ryan Hollingshead is a professional soccer player in the MLS with FC Dallas. On January 6, 2017, Ryan Hollingshead almost died....
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5 Knowing Who To Trust If I played with the Boston Celtics, I would...
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Rick Barnes is a name synonymous in college basketball. The longtime college hoops coach has coached some of the biggest names in basketball including Kevin Durant, D.J. Augustin, and T.J....
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The attention of the entire world will be on the Twin Cities in Minneapolis and St. Paul on February 4, 2018 when two teams battle for professional football glory at...
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On Monday afternoon, former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the San Francisco Giants. The gold glove centerfielder played his entire 9 year career with...
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Minnesota Vikings QB Case Keenum made one of the all-time great plays throwing a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with no time left to give his team a trip to...
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The Minneapolis Miracle saw the entire world go crazy when Vikings QB Case Keenum threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs to give Minnesota an amazing last-second win and...
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Saturday night, the Philadelphia Eagles second season begins. The kings of the NFC in the regular season, Philly owns home field in the playoffs and Lincoln Financial Field should be...
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The Saints and Vikings face off on Sunday afternoon for a chance to advance to the NFC Championship game. New Orleans is led by their quarterback Drew Brees, but Mark...
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On Wednesday morning, Texas Longhorns basketball coach Shaka Smart announced that his star guard Andrew Jones had been diagnosed with leukemia. "Speaking for our entire team and staff, we love...
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THIS IS EPISODE 70 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST As a former NFL player, Bill Curry learned the game from such legendary masters as Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi,...
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On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. Despite the loss of starting quarterback Carson Wentz, the Eagles...
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"First and foremost, I'd just like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With Him, all things are possible." Those were the words of Alabama's freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa...
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“For I am convinced that neither life nor death, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in...
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Retired Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame today. Beamer went 238-121-4 with the Hokies before his retirement after the 2015 season. He...
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As you watch tonight's college football championship game between Alabama and Georgia, keep an eye on the quarterback for the Bulldogs, Jake Fromm. https://twitter.com/Loyal_To_The_G/status/948006111449354240 In the 104th Rose Bowl game...
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THIS IS EPISODE 69 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mac Powell is the lead singer of the successful christian rock band THIRD DAY. A die-hard sports fan, Mac's allegiances belong...
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Wake Forest safety Jessie Bates III announced today on social media that he will be declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdk9OvNF_7z/?taken-by=jb3iii "I would like to thank God for the...
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Coming off a torn achilles that wiped out his entire 2016 season, Benjamin Watson worked hard to come back and be a key contributor for Baltimore this year, catching a...
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On Wednesday Night, No. 8 Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 78-52. But it was what happened after the game that had the Cavaliers players ecstatic. Following their win, Virginia coach Tony...
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On Monday Night, as you watch Alabama and Georgia face off in College Football's National Championship, keep an eye out for Maria Taylor doing sideline interviews and covering the game...
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THIS IS EPISODE 68 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Darryl Strawberry played 17 MLB seasons with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants and Yankees. Strawberry won a World Series with the Mets...
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On Monday Night, the NFL announced the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2018. https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/status/948372504858583040 Among the names on the list are Brian Dawkins and Kevin...
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I was drafted out of Oregon State University as a senior in 2013, and we were coming off an awesome season, having just won the Pac-12 title. It was the...
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Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer announced his retirement from the NFL today in a letter tweeted out by the Cardinals twitter feed. https://twitter.com/AZCardinals/status/948312886182526976 "Over the years, I've had teammates who decided...
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Houston Texans Executive VP and General Manager Rick Smith announced on Sunday that he is taking an extended leave of absence to care for his wife after a diagnosis of...
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On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills and their fans became huge Bengals fans for a day when Cincinnati's Andy Dalton threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd on fourth-and-12 that...
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“After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.”...
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THIS IS EPISODE 67 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jrue Holiday is a starting guard for the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans. He was selected in the first round of the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 66 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Adam LaRoche played 12 seasons in the Majors with 6 different teams, most notably the Pirates and the Nationals, where...
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"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 The Greatest Gift Merry Christmas everyone. We hope you are...
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In May of 2017, Justin Forsett announced his retirement from the NFL here on Sports Spectrum after nine seasons and a Pro Bowl berth in 2014. In his post-playing career, Forsett...
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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal injury making a tackle in a December 4th game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The two-time Pro Bowler underwent spinal stabilization surgery two days later...
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THIS IS EPISODE 65 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Brock Huard covers NFL and College Football for ESPN. He's also the co-host of the Brock and Salk show on 710...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas are legends. One grew up in Michigan, the other in Chicago. Both went on to Hall of Fame careers and won multiple NBA championships. They were...
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Being a rookie in the NBA comes with growing pains. For Celtics rookie Semi Ojeleye, he's fit in nicely with a team currently at the top of the Eastern Conference....
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Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels has won a World Series, been selected to four All-Star games, and won the 2008 World Series MVP. He's won 147 games in his 12...
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Matt Lawrence played 4 seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks, Bears and Ravens before retiring after the 2011 season due to injuries. He was a stud running back in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 64 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Team USA's Gigi Marvin is a two-time silver medalist at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia and 2010 Olympic Winter...
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THIS IS EPISODE 63 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Francis Chan is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Community Church and author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, and Erasing Hell. He...
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Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph has had quite the 2017 season. The 22 year-old senior has thrown for 4,553 passing yards (1st in FBS), 35 passing touchdowns (T-4th in FBS),...
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Titans QB Marcus Mariota was frustrated after a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. The third-year signal caller said he was "pissed off" after going 16 of 31 or 159...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for its toughest matchup of the season, a home game on Sunday afternoon against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. A win for...
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The Houston Rockets are the best team in the NBA. They've won 10 games in a row and have the top record in the NBA at 21-4. James Harden is...
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Injuries are a part of sports. Some are more devastating than others. But often, it's not the injury itself, and rather how we respond to it, that stands out most....
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This past weekend, a video started to surface of a middle school student named Keaton Jones, who was sharing with his mother, the emotional toll that bullying from fellow students...
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New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown came into Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos as the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week. He left it with a loss and a...
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Kevin Thompson was born premature at just 2 pounds, 7 ounces and went through nine surgeries over the past 15 years. He's also a huge New York Knicks fan, and...
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THIS IS EPISODE 62 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST With a vision to create the best sports experience possible for every child, Caz McCaslin founded Upward Unlimited, the world's largest...
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Rashad Jennings announced his retirement from the NFL today in a message posted to his twitter page. https://twitter.com/RashadJennings/status/939141209301422085 "Today marks the day that I officially announce my retirement from the...
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Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis is the winner of MLB's 2017 Tony Conigliaro award for the "Major Leaguer who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage...
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“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 61 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier won a Gold Glove and is the first American League second baseman to...
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The Dallas Cowboys are currently 6-6 and fighting for the playoff lives as they prepare for a battle against the New York Giants on Sunday. On Tuesday December 5, linebacker...
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From 2003 to 2007, Michael Redd was one of the best basketball players on the planet. He averaged more than 20 points per game each season and was named an...
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Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice appeared at Liberty University's convocation today to talk to the students about domestic violence and the things that he has learned from his...
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The New Orleans Saints are having a fantastic 2017 season. At 9-3, they lead the NFC South and appear ready to make a deep postseason run. With a running game...
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New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 38-31 win over the Chiefs last Sunday. McCown threw for...
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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a a back injury in a collision with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone early in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 60 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Mark Price played 12 years in the NBA from 1986-1998. He's a 4-time NBA All Star and was named to...
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Alabama's football team was celebrating on Sunday, when their squad was selected in the 2018 College Football Playoff. The matchup is a familiar one for Alabama as they face No....
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Russell Wilson let the world know that he is still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and that his Seattle Seahawks remain a dangerous team in the NFC....
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The Dallas Cowboys came into Thursday Night's game against the Washington Redskins with three straight losses. Their offense had disappeared and they looked like a team that was done. Enter...
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“Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.” Psalms...
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THIS IS EPISODE 59 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Dan Orlovsky played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Lions, Texans, Colts, and Buccaneers before retiring in October of 2017....
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On Thanksgiving Day, the Chargers crushed the Cowboys 28-6. One of the big reasons for the turkey day victory was tight end Hunter Henry. https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/933836272749051904 Henry was selected in the...
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“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.” - Lamentations 3:22-23 Second Chances When...
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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman is one of the most vocal players in the NFL. He was an All-Pro cornerback in 2015 with the Carolina Panthers and in 2016, signed...
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“No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:27...
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton posted an Instagram photo of his mug shot on Tuesday remembering back to a 2008 arrest when he was at the University of Florida. His...
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Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that...
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This Thanksgiving week, we have so much to be thankful. God is good and we give Him all praise and honor for what He has done for us. We asked...
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“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in spirit...
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The Eagles have the best record in the NFL at 9-1 and a big reason is the play of the second-year quarterback Carson Wentz. But it's not just the NFL...
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“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise.” Ephesians 5:15 Discovering Character and Devotion Few would disagree with me that suffering is a major...
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THIS IS EPISODE 58 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Trey Burton is in his 4th season as a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played his college ball at...
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 5 straight games, and after a shaky start that saw them lose 7 of their first 12 games, the defending Eastern Conference champions are starting...
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On Sunday, Vikings WR Adam Thielen caught 6 passes for 123 yards and a 65-yard touchdown reception to help Minnesota to a key win over the Los Angeles Rams 24-7....
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THIS IS EPISODE 57 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jim Gruenwald enters his ninth year as the head coach for the Wheaton College wrestling team in 2017-18. He is also the...
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Bill Curry played for legendary coaches Vince Lombardi and Don Shula. He was a center in the NFL and snapped the ball to Hall of Fame quarterbacks Bart Starr and...
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“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world-the lust of...
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THIS IS EPISODE 56 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST T.C. Stallings is an actor, author and former pro football running back. He is one of the stars of the 2015...
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Stephen Curry is one of the most popular players in the NBA and considered by many to be the greatest shooter to ever play the game. And now, you'll get...
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Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was named American League Manager of the Year for 2017. In his 3rd season as manager of the Twins, Molitor led his club to an...
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“A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come,...
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Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr died on Monday at the age of 99. He was dubbed the "silent captain" by his former legendary teammate Ted...
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After 20 years as a major league baseball player, Carlos Beltran has decided to retire. In a post on The Player's Tribune, Beltran said it was time to say goodbye...
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THIS IS EPISODE 55 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jarrett Payton is the son of legendary NFL running back Walter Payton. In July of 1993, when he was 12 years...
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin announced on his Instagram page that he and his wife had lost their baby due to complications early Sunday morning. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbawTQNjXQg/ "I just...
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Mark Richt is riding high right as the head coach at the University of Miami. His No. 7 ranked Hurricanes are 8-0 and host No. 3 Notre Dame Saturday night...
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The Georgia Bulldogs are the number one team in the country and one of the main reasons is the play of their starting quarterback Jake Fromm. Fromm is a true...
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Richard Sherman ruptured his achilles on Thursday Night and will miss the remainder of the 2017 season. Sherman exited the game in the third quarter and did not return. He...
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THIS IS EPISODE 54 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Chad Robichaux served in the United States Marine Corps, going on eight tours of duty in Afghanistan, fighting against terrorism. He...
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Josh Dobbs is backup quarterback on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many NFL fans aren't aware of who he is, as he sits and learns behind Ben Roethlisberger and Landry Jones in...
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Major League Baseball announced their Gold Glove recipients on Monday. Among the winners was Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier. Dozier, 30, received the award for the first time in his...
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College basketball is back. The first games of the 2016-17 season begin this week and one team with high expectations is Michigan State. The Spartans are ranked No. 2 overall...
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On Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tossed four touchdowns in helping Philadelphia beat the Broncos 51-23. Wentz leads the NFL in touchdown passes, and the Eagles...
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THIS IS EPISODE 53 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST His parents were killed 3 months apart when he was 19. He was homeless, he wasn't supposed to make it. But...
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26 people are dead after a man after a gunman opened fire inside a Texas church on Sunday in the largest mass shooting in the state's history. People from all...
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The New York Jets were expected to tank this season. Many thought they might be the worst team in the NFL, but that has not been the case in 2017....
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THIS IS EPISODE 52 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Amy Lawrence is the host of "After Hours with Amy Lawrence" on the CBS Sports Radio Network. The show can be...
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Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opened up for the first time on Wednesday about the gruesome injury he suffered to his ankle against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening minutes of...
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Halfway through the 2017 season, the Philadelphia Eagles have the best record in the NFL (7-1) and are undefeated at home. In his second year, quarterback Carson Wentz has solidified...
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As you watch this amazing World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, the voices you hear calling the game for FOX is Joe Buck (play-by-play) and John...
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"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 TAKE OFF THE MASK I...
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THIS IS EPISODE 51 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST James McCann is a major league baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He made his MLB debut in September...
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is the real deal and he's proving it each week with his performance on the football field. On Sunday, on the road at Seattle, Watson...
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15 years ago today, October 27, 2002, Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys became the NFL's all-time leading rusher, surpassing Walter Payton. https://twitter.com/EmmittSmith22/status/923952396585324545 Emmitt broke the record on an 11-yard...
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THIS IS EPISODE 50 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ted DiBiase is a former WWE wrestler, who was inducted into their hall of fame in 2010. Known as "The Million...
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#MortStrong. That was the hashtag many of us current and former ESPN employees used to express our love and support for our friend and colleague Chris Mortensen when he was diagnosed...
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Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 22 points to go along with 4 rebounds and 4 steals in leading the Celtics to a 110-89 win over the New York...
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This past summer, Patriots owner Robert Kraft took 18 Pro Football Hall of Famers on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land in Israel. The list of players that attended...
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Carson Wentz shined on the Monday night stage, throwing for 268 yards and four touchdown passes and rushing for a team-leading 68 yards in lifting the Eagles to a 34-24...
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THIS IS EPISODE 49 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Geoff Blum played 14 MLB seasons with Montreal, Tampa, Houston, San Diego, Chicago and Arizona. He was a World...
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The Dodgers open up the 2017 World Series at home Tuesday Night against the Houston Astros. This is Los Angeles' first trip to baseball's biggest stage since the 1988 team,...
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On the night before his team is set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Redskins QB Kirk Cousins posted a message on his Instagram page Sunday...
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Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree on the final play of the game to give the Oakland Raiders a thrilling 31-30 win over the Kansas City Chiefs....
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THIS IS EPISODE 48 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Jordan Rogers is the North America Brand Manager for Nike Football. He's living the dream, working for one of the biggest companies in...
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Nets guard Jeremy Lin fell to the ground holding his leg, wincing in pain. He knew it wasn't good. In the fourth quarter of the season opener against the Pacers,...
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The 2017 New York Yankees are just one game away from participating in another World Series. New York beat Houston 5-0 on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead in...
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Detroit Pistons Center Andre Drummond is one of the best rebounders in the NBA. The 6'11 big man from UCONN has averaged more than 13 rebounds per game in each...
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“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.” — Proverbs 11:24 (ESV) I love the book of Proverbs. It’s blunt, straight...
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According to Dick's Sporting Goods, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz's number 11 is the top selling jersey in the NFL right now. Dick's posts a weekly ranking of jersey leaders based on sales...
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Gordon Hayward suffered one of the more horrific injuries you'll ever see an athlete face on Tuesday Night. Six minutes into the 2017 NBA season, Hayward went up for an...
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3 and keep the charge of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the...
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The NBA season was just 6 minutes old. It was a rematch of the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron and the Cavs against Kyrie and the Celtics. But as quickly...
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Monday Night, the Yankees beat the Astros 8-1 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. Todd Frazier and Aaron Judge homered and C.C. Sabathia pitched 6 shutout innings...
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THIS IS EPISODE 47 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Justin Wren known for his mixed martial arts career in the UFC. Early in his career, he appeared on the Spike TV...
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Retired shortstop Bobby Meacham began his Major League Baseball career as a first-round draft pick. Having grown quickly accustomed to the attention that his talent and title brought him, Bobby...
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Jose Altuve is the hottest player in baseball right now. In six playoff games played against the Red Sox and Yankees, Altuve is hitting an impressive .565 (13-for-23) with three...
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On Sunday, before and after doing battle on the field, NFL players came together to pray and unite and let God know that He is first. Here’s a recap of...
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The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. On Thursday Night, they defeated the Carolina Panthers 28-23 and moved to 5-1, best record in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 46 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Emily Austen is a former reporter for Fox Sports. She also had stints at the Golf Channel and as a digital...
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“I know prayer is needed in my profession. My prayer life is what keeps me in balance. It doesn’t let me get out of wack. It’s about solitude and being...
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“We’re on the biggest stage of sports, and we get to share our faith and talk to people about what we believe in. I love Jesus, and He has kept...
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New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall announced he'll have ankle surgery, ending his 2017 NFL season. The announcement came in an Instagram post that Marshall penned to his followers....
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THIS IS EPISODE 45 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST David Johnson is a running back with the Arizona Cardinals. He was selected in the 3rd round (86th overall) by Arizona...
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“When I sit in my quiet moments, I say I want to please God, my heart is to please God, and there’s gotta be faith involved, and there’s gotta be...
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The Kansas City Chiefs are the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL with a 5-0 record after beating the Houston Texans Sunday Night 42-34. But the news wasn't all...
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After 2 torn ACL injuries, 2 sprained MCL injuries, a stress fracture and 4 knee surgeries, Dre Brown, wearing number 27, was able to make his debut in a game...
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Last Thursday, October 5, 2017, Tiffany Greene became the first African-American woman to call a nationally-televised college football game. Along with Jay Walker, Greene called the Alcorn State vs Alabama...
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The Miami Dolphins won their game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans 16-10. The Miami defense had 6 sacks and Jay Cutler's fourth quarter touchdown pass to Jarvis Landry proved...
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs...
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“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and the he may send the Messiah,...
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THIS IS EPISODE 44 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Chris Broussard is a former ESPN NBA Insider who now works as a sports commentator at Fox Sports. Broussard started his...
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"Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life...
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The Minnesota Lynx are your WNBA champions. On Wednesday Night, they beat the Los Angeles Sparks 85-76 in a decisive Game 5 to claim the title. This is the fourth...
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"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every...
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“Christ died on the cross for my sins. That’s the greatest gift. I’m undeserving, but he’s still using me. I don’t focus on the temptations. I don’t focus on the...
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The 2017 season hasn't gone as planned for the Indianapolis Colts. The team has won just 1 of their first 4 games and their starting quarterback, Andrew Luck, hasn't played...
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Being in the middle of a pennant race during my second year in the major leagues has been incredible. I’ve been able to get some really good experience while still...
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“I try to sit down at night before they go to bed and read the Bible with them and do little devotionals and pray with them. I think if you...
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Clayton Kershaw had another amazing season in 2017, going 18-4 with a 2.31 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 27 starts. The three-time Cy Young Award winner helped his Dodgers squad...
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Late Sunday Night, more than 50 people were killed and more than 500 injured when a lone gunman opened fire at an outdoor country music festival at the Mandalay Bay...
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“It’s easy to praise God and be all happy and tell everyone when things are going well, but when things go bad, how do you act, and what’s your character...
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On Thursday Night, Packers wide receiver Davante Adams was injured after an illegal hit by Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan. Multiple Bears defenders had Adams wrapped up inside the red...
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THIS IS EPISODE 43 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Tim Fortugno is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and currently a professional scout for the New York Mets. But...
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"I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." - (Isaiah 121:1-2 NIV) Keep...
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The Washington Redskins are off to a 2-1 start in the 2017 season and Kirk Cousins is coming off of playing one of the best games of his career. He...
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Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson has been impressive on the field in his first 2 NFL starts, leading his team to victory at Cincinnati and almost beating the defending...
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"I think God gives you a talent for a reason, and if He touches your life to live for Him and certainly to do it on the middle of a...
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"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34 God's Life Coach It was November of...
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“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will...
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Carlos Beltran told Sports Spectrum in 2005 that he believes he can do everything, whether its on the field, off the field, at home, wherever it is, he believes he...
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THIS IS EPISODE 42 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Demario Davis is in his 6th year as a linebacker in the NFL. He was selected by the Jets in...
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The world's attention this past weekend was directed toward the national anthem following comments by President Donald Trump directed toward the NFL and demonstrations. On Monday Night, all eyes were...
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"I know God is real. I know personally He’s real and a lot of people know God is real and, as I say, people either don’t know or they don’t...
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Sunday week 3 of the NFL saw its players, coaches, front office men and even owners, choose many different forms of response to the comments made by President Trump on...
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“I want to be used so [the spectator] can see that the peace I have has nothing to do with me; it’s due to the grace of God. I want...
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On Sunday, after battling on the field, NFL players came together in prayer and unity at the 50-yard line. Here's a recap of #HisHuddle prayers from Week 3. Seattle at...
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This is EPISODE 41 of the Sports Spectrum Podcast As the south’s sweetheart of sports, Rachel Baribeau has been dubbed an “SEC-ologist” as she has covered the SEC, and college...
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“The journey I’ve been on has had its ups and downs and I appreciate all of your support throughout. Some of you have asked how to pray for me so...
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Being an NFL player can provide many temptations. Money, fame, and maybe the biggest one, sex. But for Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, those temptations won't sway him from following...
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“At times, it’s tough when you hear different things or you are put in different situations,” he says. “I just know I am playing for a greater purpose. This sport...
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Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has impressed on the field, but it might be his work off the field that is even more impressive. His AO1 foundation (Audience of One) announced...
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“To me, it’s just so obvious (why I’m tall), the only answer is God. It’s just a blessing from God, and it shows what He wants me to do with...
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In 1987, John O'Leary was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was also a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in...
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“Any goal I can think of is grass to be burned up. It doesn’t have value because my imagination is limited. I want to be on God’s plan. So I...
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Matt Bostic is a teaching pastor at Centerpoint Fellowship Church in Montgomery, Ala. His job is to preach and teach God's Word and help foster a body of believers to...
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“The first verse I learned was 2 Corinthians 5:17: ‘Any man who is in Christ is a new creation; the old things are gone, all things are made new.’ That...
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On his 22nd birthday Thursday night, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson made his first start as an NFL quarterback, leading his team to a 13-9 win on the road against...
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"I think of it often and I often write it down if I sign an autograph. It's Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." -...
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Craig Terrill played 7 seasons as a defensive tackle in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks from 2004-2010. He was selected in the 6th round by Seattle (189th overall) and...
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This article from Sean Jensen was originally featured in the Winter 2010 edition of Sports Spectrum Magazine. New Orleans Saints Super Bowl MVP quarterback Drew Brees doesn’t possess the speed of...
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Olympic swimmer David Boudia is back. The four-time medal winning swimmer announced on his Instagram page that he is planning a return to swimming and training, with his eyes on...
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I love baseball. For me, it’s always been more than just a game; baseball has always opened up a world of opportunities, connections and relationships. When I played on the...
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Jordan Norwood played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Browns, Eagles, Buccaneers, and Broncos. In 2015, Norwood won a Super Bowl ring as a member of Denver's championship team...
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"I kind of held grudges inside my heart against people. When I accepted Christ as my Savior, He took that away and it didn't bother me anymore." - Mark Price,...
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What does it look like to love someone who’s different from you? There are a lot of missions trips to other countries. And while some are called overseas to share...
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Matthew West is a Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient, and was was awarded an American Music...
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"God has expectations of you in this business. You're a lamp and how you carry yourself is very important in the midst of the spiritual challenges." - Tony Dungy, Sports...
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Scott Hanson hosts the NFL RedZone channel every Sunday during the season. He has been working with the NFL Network since 2006 as a national reporter covering all 32 teams. He...
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#FootballisFamily The NFL and many of its teams use that hashtag frequently when they post photos on their social media pages. Thursday Night, the NFL family was on full display...
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"Jesus Christ is the one who guides all of my decisions and that’s who I play for. Through Him, I’ve learned more than I ever knew and I feel that...
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Wide receiver James Jones announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Jones, 33, played nine seasons in the NFL, eight with Green Bay and one with the Raiders in...
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“I really believe we can do everything in the name of Jesus Christ. The way I see it, everything that we do is for God. In our life, there is...
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Giving joyfully to others. God calls us to do just that. To take our time, our talent and our treasure and help others, love others, serve others, and give back...
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“I want to raise kids that are blessings from God. That’s the bottom line. That’s our goal as parents – to raise children who are blessings to God, who know...
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Jake Olson was born with retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the retina. He lost his left eye at 10 months and went through numerous procedures designed to save the right...
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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1 What does it look like to have confidence in things...
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“Having a relationship with Jesus Christ is so important because He provides that compass in life to direct you and guide you and give you not only a moral compass,...
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Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than 20 books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite...
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"The Lord is always there in every situation. Rather than seeing problems, I'm beginning to see opportunities in the different lessons God is teaching me. I'm playing for an audience...
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Liberty football will be joining the FBS beginning in the 2019 season. But it was the first game of the 2017 season that has gotten the attention of the rest...
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Stephen Curry is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He holds the record for most 3-pointers made in an NBA season with 402 in 2015-16. He's also second...
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“I believe in Jesus Christ, and I cannot move without his direction. That doesn’t mean that I’m a perfect man. Now I wish I could tell you that I’m perfect,...
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James Laurinaitis was a 3-time consensus All-American linebacker at the Ohio State University. He was selected 35th overall in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the St....
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Teddy Bridgewater was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Vikings (32nd overall) and immediately became a fan favorite in Minnesota. He started 12 games...
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“There are also a bunch of players who would say, ‘The guys at the Bible study are just a bunch of hypocrites.’ We always say, ‘Well, there’s always room for...
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Shane Doan has made the decision to retire from the NHL after 21 seasons. The former Arizona Coyotes captain announced he's stepping away from the game in a first-person letter...
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The Browns released 2-time pro bowl cornerback Joe Haden today after seven seasons in Cleveland. Selected 7th overall in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Joe immediately became...
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Anthony Rizzo knows the importance of medical care. As a teenager, Rizzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2008 and underwent 6 months of chemotherapy. That September, he found out...
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Where there’s unity among men, God commands a blessing. The unity among our team is palpable — you can feel it both in the locker room and on the field....
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"My faith was more comfort and convenience instead of courage and conviction." - Clint Hurdle, Sports Spectrum July 2013 To read the entire article on Clint Hurdle's faith, click here.
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Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter has pledged to donate $10,000 for each home run he hits the rest of this season to aid relief efforts in Houston in the aftermath of...
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Derek Carr is considered one of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL and was on his way to a playoff run in 2016 before a broken leg knocked him...
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Ikki Soma is the pastor of Pastor City of Refuge Church in Houston, Texas. He is also one of the team chaplains for the NBA's Houston Rockets. On this episode...
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It's been a storm like none we've seen in a long time. Tropical Storm Harvey continues to cause historic flooding in the southeastern part of Texas, including the host of...
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“It’s not like having a crutch, because the concept is sound. It’s a proven plan, not something made up. God put it together in His infinite wisdom by sending His...
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Marquise Goodwin is a former 2012 Olympian and current NFL player with the San Francisco 49ers. On August 18, Goodwin gave a fan, Austin DeMello, a memory that he will...
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Chris Maragos is a safety and special teams ace with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played 3 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, winning a Super Bowl in 2013 before signing a...
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“He (God) has given me a lot of responsibility. He’s encouraged me to really be the spiritual head of the house He has called all men to be. It’s easy...
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This story was originally published in the November/December 2002 issue of Sports Spectrum magazine. As his pro basketball career moves through its final year, David Robinson reflects on some lessons...
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"If your experience with racism is at a level ten, and another persons is at a level three, it’s unfair to expect them to be at the same “level ten”...
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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” —2 Timothy 1:7 Sometimes competition provokes fear. Will I get cut from...
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"You can lose money, you can lose fame, but when you have Jesus you can't lose your salvation. No one can take that away from you." - Joe Carter, Sports...
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Anquan Boldin is a former NFL wide receiver, who played 14 seasons. On Sunday August 20, 2017, Boldin announced his retirement from Pro Football, just 13 days after signing a...
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"I dedicate myself to doing good. Christ is responsible for that. The purpose of life is to be found through having Christ in your life, understanding what His plan is, and...
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“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” —Philippians 4:13 Baseball is a unique platform because we have fans from all over that come to watch the...
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On Monday Night, in a show of unity, 12 members of the Cleveland Browns football team kneeled in prayer prior to their preseason game against the New York Giants. WATCH:...
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“My relationship with the Lord has freed me from the bondage of what others think, since I know I have the promise of eternity with Him in heaven." - John...
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THIS IS EPISODE 31 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Lance Berkman played 15 seasons as a Major League Baseball Player with the Astros, Yankees, Cardinals and Rangers. He was selected...
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David Carr was the first overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft and played 11 seasons in the NFL as both a starter and backup at the quarterback position and...
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“Your legacy as an athlete means a lot, but God has got to have a huge impact on your life. I think about the way He can use me and...
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Anquan Boldin announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 NFL seasons. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills during training camp, but after only 3 weeks with the team,...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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“The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: ‘Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.’”...
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"I don't want to go to heaven and have God ask me why didn't I do more and why didn't I use my platform to tell more people about Him."...
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THIS IS EPISODE 30 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Kelli Masters is an NFL Player Agent representing numerous clients throughout Pro Football. She is a former National Champion and Five-time...
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Tom Brady just turned 40 years old and is coming off of his fifth Super Bowl win, most of any quarterback in NFL history. Many consider him the greatest signal...
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The following article was originally posted in the January-February 2007 edition of Sports Spectrum Magazine. The Amazing Journey of Matt Hasselbeck by Gail Wood It was here, in the poverty-torn...
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“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.”...
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“Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword...”Hebrews...
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In 1988, Dave Dravecky was 32 years old and at the top of his game as a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He was playing at the highest level...
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Vin Baker had it all. He was a first round draft pick (8th overall) in 1993, a 4-time NBA All-Star, an Olympic Gold Medalist, signed an $80 million contract, and...
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Mickey Mantle is a baseball legend. 'The Mick' played 18 seasons with the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968. His accolades and numbers are as good as any player...
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Trades are part of the business in the NFL. And today was no different for wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who was moved to Buffalo to play for the Bills. Matthews,...
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In a world that can seem to be filled with a lot of negative, Tim Tebow continues to deliver the positive. On July 29, in a video recently posted on Facebook,...
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Chad Hennings played nine seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He won 3 Super Bowls and played on 7 playoff teams. Prior to his NFL career, Chad served...
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“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace...” Ephesians 1:7 God of Second Chances In the summer of 1960,...
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Trevor Story burst onto the Major League Baseball scene in 2016. In his first 6 games, he hit 7 home runs. He was the talk of the town, the city,...
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“David said about him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Acts 2:25 God’s Omnipresence I met a...
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“He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; He will remove His people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has...
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Be Prepared "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a...
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Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had a simple statement to me during our podcast interview back in May. "Life's about Jesus. It starts and ends with that." The 21-year-old wide...
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The Little Things “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much."...
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If I’m honest with you, I’d tell you that on any given day I experience too much anxiety, and too little gratitude. No doubt about it—there’s so much to worry...
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On Saturday Night, LaDainian Tomlinson delivered one of the most inspiring speeches you'll ever here, as he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL's single-season record...
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What’s Next? “What’s next, Papa?” —Romans 8:15 (MSG) The next time we read about Peter is in the book of Acts. He is healing a crippled beggar and boldly preaching...
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Kurtis Eugene Warner wasn't supposed to be an NFL legend. Heck, he wasn't even supposed to be in the NFL. But God had other plans. On Saturday Night, Warner took...
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“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Bo Mitchell is the team chaplain and senior advisor for the Colorado Rockies. Prior to his work with the Rockies, Bo served as the team chaplain for the NBA's Denver...
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No matter what they’re doing, most people I meet generally want to do their very best. They usually want to excel in their chosen field, and they’re willing to put...
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Back in May my newest book came out. The New Dad’s Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life has been a few years in the making. In...
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Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher announced his retirement today in a letter he wrote in the the Tennessean newspaper. The 37-year-old center played 18 seasons in the NHL with Senators...
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“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” —Proverbs 14:30 Last season, Brandon Marshall and I were going through the book The Purpose Driven...
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I once heard Trip Lee talk about how to share your faith as a Christian and I love the way he put it. He said there are two different ways...
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On May 23, Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen found himself going hitless in five at-bats in a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. His average dropped down to .200. It was...
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Kam Chancellor has been a mainstay for the "Legion of Boom" defense that has made 5 straight playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title in 2013. The 29-year-old safety has...
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“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore…” —John 21:4 (NIV) There He Stands In the last chapter of the Gospels, John describes a final encounter with Jesus by...
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On the road again. The song made famous by Willie Nelson could be the motto of new Yankees pitcher Jaime Garcia. On Sunday, Garcia was traded to the New York Yankees...
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“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not...
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This week, Russell Wilson will begin his sixth season as the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks. Selected in the third round of the 2012 Draft, Wilson has taken his team...
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Matt Forte is entering his 10th NFL season in 2017. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Bears. He spent 8 years in...
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David Blough is a junior quarterback with the Purdue Boilermakers. As he gets ready to do battle in the Big Ten this college football season, the former Elite 11 QB looks...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Staying Humble "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." - (Philippians 2:3 NIV) I am not generally a fans of awards shows,...
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New England Wide Receiver Andrew Hawkins announced his retirement from the NFL today on Uninterrupted. The 31 year-old signed a one-year deal with Super Bowl Champion Patriots on May 24 but two...
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Robby is the Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church. For three years, he battled a drug addiction that ravaged his life. A $180 a day heroine and cocaine addiction forced him to...
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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." That quote from the book 'A Tale of Two Cities' defined the day for PGA Tour player Matt Kuchar. At...
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“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows...
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Tim Tebow continues to impress since being called up to the St. Lucie Mets. On Sunday, he homered for the fourth time to help the Mets beat the Florida Fire...
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Earlier this week, Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins turned down a new long-term deal including $53 million in guaranteed money, opting instead for the franchise tag, which means he could become...
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Aaron Judge has taken the 2017 baseball world by storm. Coming into play on Friday, the New York Yankees rookie leads the American League with 30 home runs, is hitting...
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There’s honor in standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s not the popular thing to do. The world may not want to hear the name of Jesus,...
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THIS IS EPISODE 25 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Alfred Morris is an NFL running back. In 2016, he was with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup to rookie...
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John...
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Quarterback Dan Orlovsky has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. The 33 year-old has played 12 seasons in the NFL with 4 different teams (Lions, Texans,...
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr loves Jesus. He's not shy about sharing his faith and consistently uses his platform as an NFL quarterback to point people back to God. https://twitter.com/derekcarrqb/status/864858099840032768...
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Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis has taken his first few steps in beating testicular cancer and returning to pitch in the Big Leagues. Last Friday, pitching with the Hartford Yard Goats...
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Jackie Robinson is an American icon. The man that broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball has been dead for almost 45 years, and yet his legacy and his legend...
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Ethan Chapman was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 30th round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft. He played his college baseball at Cal State San Bernadino, a...
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"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its...
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Jesus is everything to me. Everything starts, ends, and revolves around who He is, what He’s done, and what He’s still doing. My worth, satisfaction, joy, peace, comfort, and ultimately...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness...
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Back in college, I became a huge fan of the show Duck Commander. I had a great Duck Commander hat that I wore often but within the first week of...
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Hugh Freeze is the head football coach at the University of Mississippi. Since being named as the head man at Ole Miss in December of 2011, Freeze has become the first...
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“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” —2 Corinthians 5:21 Jesus the Elder Brother From...
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Tim Tebow continues to amaze in his venture as a professional baseball player. On Thursday Night, Tebow hit a walk-off home run to lead the St. Lucie Mets to a...
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“Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.” - Proverbs 27:5-6 Precious Wounds These Proverbs...
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“Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” —John 1:12 Identity in Christ There is...
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Sam and Emmanuel Acho are brothers who got to live out their dream of playing professional football. [caption id="attachment_17452" align="alignnone" width="750"] Sam (94) and Emmanuel Acho (51) - September 23,...
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Robby Shaffer is a drummer with the highly successful Christian band MercyMe. He joined the band in 1997 and has been a staple of the band ever since. MercyMe has...
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“I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This...
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We’re all walking in a certain direction in life. The question is, what are you walking toward? Or maybe more importantly, who are you following? Are you following the world...
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“How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite,...
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Lately a few of us on the team have been going to local high school FCA huddles in both North and South Philly. Each week, two or three of us...
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There was some scrutiny from many in the circles of baseball, thinking that Tim Tebow's promotion from Columbia to the St.Lucie Mets was just a publicity stunt. But through ten...
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THIS IS EPISODE 21 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Ted Barrett has been umpiring Major League Baseball Games since 1994. He became a full-time MLB umpire in 1999. Ted is...
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“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into...
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Since becoming a starting quarterback in 2006, Philip Rivers has been one of the most productive players at his position in the NFL. He has passed for over 4,000 yards...
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Gordon Hayward is now a member of the Boston Celtics. The 6'8" All-Star forward announced his decision to sign with Boston in "The Players Tribune" Tuesday evening. https://twitter.com/gordonhayward/status/882385708496957440 Hayward joins his...
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Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church and the founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of...
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Cody Latimer has seen the ups and downs of being an NFL player. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He...
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“But the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.” Mark 4:19 NIV Why Worry...
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Everyday, there are opportunities to make a difference and answer the call that God has placed on each of our lives. Sometimes, those moments are small and we have to...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Ryan Hall is is a retired American long-distance runner who holds the U.S. record in the half marathon. With his half marathon record time (59:43), he became the first U.S. runner to break the one-hour barrier in...
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Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV) Representin’ The Team...
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Big Debuts and Tim Tebow seem to go hand in hand and on Wednesday, he did it again. On his first day with the St. Lucie Mets (high-A) after being...
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Monty Williams played nine NBA seasons from 1994-2003 and is a former NBA head coach with the New Orleans Hornets, as well as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail...
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“ But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son...” Galatians 4:4 A Faithful and Timely God Bill Russell was a great basketball center for the Boston...
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On July 24, Eagles Carson Wentz will report to training camp and begin his second season as an NFL quarterback. Last year, as a rookie, Wentz proved he was worthy...
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“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’” declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” –...
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Russell Westbrook's 2016-17 NBA season was one for the ages. He averaged 31.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson to average...
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It is extremely rare for a professional in any sport to make his debut after the age of 30 but that is exactly what Austin Bibens-Dirkx has done with the Texas...
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“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 Above...
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Katie Lentz is currently an administrator for MLB's Baseball Assistance Team, a charitable organization that assists members of the baseball family in need of financial, medical or psychological assistance. But...
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Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature Managers on a Mission as shared by its director Drew Boe who serves in the ministry. Managers On A...
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Tim Shaw played 80 NFL games. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft after playing collegiate ball at Penn State. Over his...
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“My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” Psalm 84:2 (ESV) Feel It One of my...
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Tim Tebow's professional baseball journey continued today with a promotion from low class A Columbia to high Class A St. Lucie, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson announced Sunday. "Tim brought...
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It's tough to play catcher at any level, but playing with one arm seems near impossible. That is, until you watch Luke Terry play. The eighth grader from Cornersville Middle...
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Thursday Night was a night to remember for Duke's Jayson Tatum. After averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds with the Blue Devils in 2016-17, Tatum declared for the Draft after...
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Our guest on Episode 17 of the podcast is James Brown from CBS Sports. Since February 2006, JB has served as host for the CBS Television Network's NFL pre-game show, THE...
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“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5 Never Forsaken My varsity volleyball team was playing our biggest rival on their home court. I was pumped up and...
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr agreed to a new five year contract extension today worth $125 million, making him the NFL's highest paid player according to NFL.com. The deal, reported by...
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One year ago, Kevin Durant was in the middle of trying to decide what city he would continue his basketball career in. His decision to join the Golden State Warriors...
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“For we are His creation – created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepare ahead of time so that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 Faithful...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know...
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“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Stay On Your Toes My very short-lived career in...
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What a ride it has been for Scooter Gennett in 2017. In March, after playing four seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Gennett was put on waivers. His MLB career came...
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"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." - Galatians 5:1 BASEBALLISM...
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Because I grew up without a dad, I never truly understood what it meant to experience fatherly love. One of the things that was (and still is) hardest for me...
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Benjamin Watson is our guest on Episode 16 of the podcast. Watson has played 14 NFL seasons as a tight end with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. Benjamin attended Northwestern...
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Charcandrick West's twitter bio says "With God anything is possible." That's a motto that the Kansas Chiefs running back lives by and he's taken that faith to the recording studio...
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“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance...
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Baptism is something most Christians make the decision to do. It's an outward expression of an inward commitment. Getting baptized is one thing, getting baptized at your place of...
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Two years ago, Chris Singleton experienced a nightmare. His mother was one of the victims of the Charleston, South Carolina church shooting on June 17, 2015. His response, just one day...
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“In the same way your Father in Heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” - Matthew 18:14 Clear the Bases In the game of...
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Steve Smith Sr is one of the toughest receivers to ever play in the NFL. He retired following the 2016 season after playing 16 seasons of professional football. The 5-time Pro Bowler...
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“If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. I wait for the LORD, my...
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“Then Moses said to Him, ‘If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.’” —Exodus 33:15 (NIV) Moses, Moses, Moses! My main man Moses...
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In sports, like life, it's not about the victories, but often, it's about the adversity and overcoming the challenges that are presented along the way. In 2015-16, the Golden State...
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Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature Pass The Rock Ministry as written by Brett Lake who serves in the ministry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Watching her son get put...
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"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one...
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I’ve always had a great love and respect for my father. He’s the hardest worker I know. Coming from very little and breaking the cycle of poverty in his family,...
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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28 Confidence in...
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Sanya Richards-Ross is a three-time Olympian and a five-time medalist. During the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won gold in the 400 meters after finishing third at the 2008 Summer Games. She also won...
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In August of 2008, Brian and Kathy Haugen experienced the worst tragedy any parent could ever go through, the loss of their son. 15-year-old Taylor died on the football field playing the game...
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“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8 My Plans Or His Plans? The excitement of making a travel hockey...
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Continuing from last year, I and a handful of other baseball guys are going through a year-long study of God’s Word together. It’s really fruitful because we have men from...
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In a surprise move on Wednesday, Bob Stoops, college football's longest tenured coach, stepped down from his position as head coach of the University of Oklahoma. He was hired to become the...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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“No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Acts 2:16 Spirit-Covered People Sometimes...
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Sam Houston State's baseball team is having a cinderella baseball season and are on their way to their first NCAA Super Regional in program history. The Bearkats came back from...
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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run...
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My family and I take tithing very seriously. God has blessed us with so much and we know that it does not truly belong to us but to Him and...
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Adam Wainwright is a starting pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals. He's been a mainstay with the organization now for 13 seasons. He's a 2-time World Series Champion (2006, 2011),...
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"Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load" -...
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“Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the...
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Saturday Night, Albert Pujols hit home run number 600. Pujols became the ninth member of the 600 Home Run Club and the first to ever reach number 600 with a...
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The NBA Finals are in full force and the Golden State Warriors are once again in the drivers seat, leading the Cavaliers two games to none. One of the key...
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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race...
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A few weeks ago I was asked by the Giants to take part in a charity day put on by a national company in San Francisco who was going to...
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Carson Wentz as a rookie in 2016, played in every game for the Philadelphia Eagles. He threw for over 3,700 yards and 16 touchdown passes. His on the field play and...
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Jon Gordon is the author of 17 books, including 5 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First and The Power of Positive Leadership....
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“…But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” (Matthew 5:39b) Water – Not Gasoline In any sport when there is a scuffle, the one who...
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ESPN First Take Analyst Stephen A. Smith shared a beautiful tribute to his late mother, Janet Smith this morning through First Take's twitter page. Janet died Thursday after a battle with...
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“In the same way, encourage young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do...
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David Pollack had it all in college. The University of Georgia Linebacker was the SEC Player of the Year in 2004, and a consensus First Team All-American selection in 2002, 2003,...
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“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have...
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It was the fifth game in the playoff series of 2011 when I, a utility player for the Detroit Tigers, was about to step into an opportunity of a lifetime....
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Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature Deacons Prison Ministry as told by Rob Maaddi, who serves in the ministry and is also the host...
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“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” –Colossians 3:17 DO IT...
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Jared Dudley is a forward on the Phoenix Suns. He just finished his 10th NBA season and has averaged 8.3 points over his career. A second-team All-American for Boston College,...
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"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” - Ephesians 5:1-2 Be Imitators Growing up,...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature RBI Austin as told by their Director and Founder Matt Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Coach, have you ever been to that...
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“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my...
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Sam Wyche is the former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He led the 1989 Bengals to the AFC Title and a trip to Super Bowl...
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David Nelson won 2 National Championships at the University of Florida and caught touchdown passes from Tim Tebow. He was undrafted in 2010 and signed a free agent contract with...
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“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body...
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J.R. Smith was selected 18th overall in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Hornets. His professional basketball journey has taken him from New Orleans to Denver to New York and now currently,...
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“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 The Power of Weakness I remember the first time I went hiking. To...
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Rashad Jennings is an NFL running back. After playing the last three seasons with the New York Giants, Jennings finds himself without a job ... an NFL job that is....
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"He must become greater. I must become less." - John 3:30 The Increase Five years ago, I began a wonderful tradition of going on baseball stadium tours with a few...
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In 3 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Tre Boston played in 5 postseason games, including the Super Bowl 50 loss to the Denver Broncos. He was the starting safety in 10...
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“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” - Ephesians 6:11 Battle Equipment During the majority of my baseball “career”...
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Coming into Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, the Boston Celtics looked like they were done. In Game 2 against the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston was...
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“For who will heed you in this matter. But as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; They...
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THIS IS EPISODE 10 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Scott Lehman is the founder of In His Grip Golf and the author of More Than A Game: Finding Life’s Answers Through...
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“So David inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?’ And He answered him, ‘Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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“For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism...
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Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature AGAITAS as told by their Director and Founder Ryan Burgher On a Sunday morning in April, 2012, our pastor...
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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,...
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Hunter Renfrow is a wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers. On January 9, 2017, the Clemson Tigers won College Football's National Championship game, beating Alabama 35-31. With just :01 left...
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“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise.” Ephesians 5:15 Discovering Character and Devotion Few would disagree with me that suffering is a major...
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"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without...
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D'Brickashaw Ferguson was the fourth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. The 6'6, 310 pound offensive lineman went on to start every game he...
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Jerry Birch just completed his 18th season as the chaplain for the NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. He is also the co-pastor of Abundant Grace Fellowship in Cleveland and leads a...
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Bobby Jones is a golfing legend. He won 7 Major championships including the U.S. Open four times and the British Open three times. Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past Winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Tim Tebow is currently pursuing a professional baseball career with the New York Mets. Through 26 games, he's batting .242 with 2 HR and 9 RBI with the Columbia Fireflies,...
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Matt Forte has been one of the most consistent running backs in the NFL for the past nine seasons. He's rushed for over 800 yards in every season he's played,...
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Benjamin Watson is a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens and has played in the NFL for the past 13 seasons. He's won a Super Bowl, played in another, and...
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Aaron Judge is on fire. Coming into play on Friday May 5, the 25-year-old rookie outfielder for the New York Yankees is leading the Majors in Home Runs (13) and...
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Ernie Johnson is the host of TNT's Inside the NBA and a 3-time Sports Emmy Award Winner. He joined Turner Sports in 1989 and for almost 30 years, has been considered...
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“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4 What Is True “Stephen,” my golf...
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Strikeouts happen. Errors happen. Mistakes happen. Tim Tebow knows that, but he also knows that this isn't some publicity stunt that he's on. He wants to be a professional baseball...
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“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 Mound Of Forgiveness From perfect...
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“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Stay On Your Toes My very short-lived career in...
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THIS IS EPISODE 6 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST A native of Erie, Colorado, Jaccob Slavin was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 4th round (120th overall) of the...
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“And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past Winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove...
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Trent Dilfer was the starting and winning quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on January 28, 2001 in Super Bowl XXV. He threw for 153 yards and one touchdown in helping...
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Thirty two players achieved a dream last night and found a new job in the National Football League being selected in the first round. The San Francisco 49ers were the most...
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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: [audio mp3="https://sportsspectrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Sam-and-Emmanuel-Acho-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3"][/audio] Sam and Emmanuel Acho are brothers who played together in college at the University of Texas and achieved their dream of making it to...
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“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body...
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One of the goals of the new Sports Spectrum is to highlight local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature Idols Aside Ministries as told by their co-founder Becky Wright....
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The following article is featured in the latest edition of Sports Spectrum. To get a full subscription to the magazine, including it's online content, click here to subscribe. No Longer Under The Radar By...
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Expect Big Things Are you facing a difficult time? Sickness? Injury? Loss of someone in your life? God wants us to cry out to Him in our times of heartache....
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Thursday Night, all eyes turn to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the 2017 NFL Draft takes aim at the city of brotherly love. Here are our team needs for every NFL club. ...
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Wednesday was a very tough day for many ESPN employees who were told they no longer have jobs. https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/857208111656034305 Included in the list of layoffs was ESPN college football analyst...
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“People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises...
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Former pitcher Chris Carpenter won 144 games in his Major League Baseball career. In 2005, he was the best pitcher in baseball and received the National League Cy Young Award...
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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In Everything Give Thanks This past week I had some type...
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Professional athletes, whether right or wrong, are often scrutinized by the media and the fans for their actions, both on and off the field. Most of the time, it's because...
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In 2004, Carly Patterson won an Olympic Gold Medal in Athens, Greece as the all-around champion in gymnastics. 13 years later, she's a champion yet again. This time though, the...
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“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to...
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Ethan Chapman’s dream to make it to the Big League level hasn’t happened yet. This past Winter, Ethan signed to play 2017 in the Mexican League (AAA level) with the...
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Mo Isom's story is one that you will not soon forget. She is wife, a mother, a speaker and the author of the New York Times Bestseller "WRECK MY LIFE:...
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“…upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) No Dunks Allowed The 2013 NBA Finals provided one...
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One of the goals of the new Sports Spectrum is to highlight local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature UrbanPromise as told by their founder and president, Bruce...
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"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9 Harvest Time During...
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"And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.” - 2 Timothy 2:5 Obey the Rules On April 21, 1980, Cuban-American runner Rosie...
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“I say, ‘You are “gods;” you are all children of the Most High. But you will die like mere mortals and fall like every other ruler.’ Rise up, O God,...
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“But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from...
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The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just...
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THIS IS EPISODE 3 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Derwin Gray is a former defensive back, who played 5 seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Panthers. He's...
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“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” John...
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An Audience of One: The faith that drives Carson Wentz by Cody Benjamin It’s February 2015 in Fargo, North Dakota. Tucked inside a local IHOP, momentarily shielded from the brisk...
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“For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5. How’s Your Grip? Every year for decades, the great Jack Nicklaus would begin his golf season by starting over. Imagine,...
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There are moments in your life that you never forget. For Liberty wrestler Josh Ferenczy, he had two of those in the span of a few minutes. Last month, Josh,...
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Ethan Chapman's dream was to make it to the Major Leagues. A native of Upland, California, Ethan attended Cal State San Bernardino, where he set the school's single season record...
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“The fields are already ripe for harvest.” — John 4:35 The Unreached In this conversation, Jesus begins to speak to the heart of a woman who had been hurting and...
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Jon Gray was the third player selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 2013 MLB Draft. Gray has since moved up through the ranks, making his debut in Denver in...
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“Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.” — Proverbs 27:5-6 Precious Wounds These...
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Before he became the pastor of The Village Church, Matt Chandler played High School Football in Texas. He wasn't the best player on the team, in fact, he characterized himself...
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On Sunday, the Masters gave us one of the most dramatic finishes in the history of the legendary golf tournament. Sergio Garcia broke his drought of never winning a major...
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“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness and into...
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Tim Tebow is making believers of people who laughed at the idea that he could be successful as a professional baseball player. Tebow, playing in his third professional baseball game...
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THIS IS EPISODE 2 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Matt Chandler is the Pastor of THE VILLAGE CHURCH in Flower Mound, Texas. Matt Hasselbeck played 17 seasons in the...
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“Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was...
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Tim Tebow hit a 2-run Home Run in his first official professional baseball at bat Thursday Night. The 29-year-old Tebow started in left field and batted seventh in the lineup for...
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Sometimes life deals us trials. It's how we react to them that defines us as people. We can either rise up, or crumble. 14-year-old Michael Redding has chosen to rise...
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“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for...
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Ernie Johnson is a familiar face to sports fans. You see him as the host of TNT's Inside the NBA as well as working on the NCAA's coverage of March...
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“And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.” – Hebrews 11:11 God Only...
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Monday April 3, 2017 is a day North Carolina fans will remember forever. The Tar Heels beat Gonzaga 71-65 in Glendale, Arizona to win college basketball's national championship and capture the program's...
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is leaving football to pursue a broadcasting career. ESPN reports the 36 year-old has made the decision to step away from the game that he's...
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“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."...
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Tonight, Gonzaga and North Carolina will battle for the right to be called College Basketball's National Champions. Wayne Simien knows that feeling all too well. [caption id="attachment_17104" align="alignnone" width="216"] Photo...
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The crack of the bat. The ball hitting the glove. The fans singing Take Me Out To The Ballgame, yessir, Baseball is indeed BACK! No matter which team you root...
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Opening Day “To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new...
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Tragedy and Hope By Jason Romano September 25, 2016 was a dark day for the Miami Marlins and all of Major League Baseball. José Fernández, the All-Star. The ace of the...
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THIS IS EPISODE 1 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Miami Marlins pitcher Adam Conley and team chaplain Chris Lane join us on the debut episode of the Sports Spectrum Podcast. Conley...
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Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. - Colossians 3:23 Practice Practice is not easy. Film study can be boring....
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Frank Martin is everywhere. The head coach of South Carolina has become the darling of this NCAA tournament. His players, the fans, the media, everybody loves Frank Martin. His epic press conferences...
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"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31 It's game point. You're the point guard. You patiently wait for...
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One of the goals of the new Sports Spectrum is to highlight local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature All In Sports Outreach as told by their...
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"But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." - Romans 5:8 I was asked a question the other...
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The Oakland Raiders will soon be the Las Vegas Raiders. On Monday, the NFL announced that their owners garnered enough votes to approve the move to Southern Nevada. https://twitter.com/CityOfLasVegas/status/846424554717138945 The...
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“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like...
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Last week on Sports Spectrum, we profiled Mississippi State's tandem of head coach Vic and daughter Blair Schaefer on the road to the Sweet Sixteen. On Sunday, coach Vic Schaefer watched his...
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The Men's NCAA Final Four is set. Gonzaga, South Carolina, North Carolina and Oregon will compete for College Basketball's most coveted prize next weekend in Glendale, Arizona. Winning is often...
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"See that no one . . . is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son” – Hebrews 2:16 Right Choices Hartland...
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"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."...
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ESPN announced on Thursday that Samantha Ponder will be the new host of Sunday NFL Countdown, replacing the legendary Chris Berman. Ponder had been working on College Gameday and Saturday Night...
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"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will...
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Vic Schaefer has been the head coach at Mississippi State for the past five seasons, with the past two seasons winning 27 and 28 games respectively. This year, his Lady...
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“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion . . .” Philippians 1:6 Slow Change No one becomes successful overnight. Tiger Woods didn’t suddenly...
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Today is World Water Day. According to UN.org, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home. Many people spend countless hours traveling long distances...
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“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 Seek Humility My junior year at Wheaton College my roommate was a stud basketball...
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March Madness is in full effect as we get ready for the Regional Semi-Finals and Finals this weekend. Sixteen teams remain as the journey to college basketball glory continues. https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/843994243429552128...
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Indiana fired their head coach Tom Crean after 9 seasons in Bloomington last week. Crean led the Hoosiers to four NCAA tournament appearances, twice reaching the Sweet Sixteen. He was...
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"I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." -...
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Raiders QB Derek Carr spoke to a group of people Saturday Night at an event called "The Night of Champions." The gathering was put on by Azusa Pacific University and the Fellowship of Christian...
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Tebowmania is coming to South Carolina. Tim Tebow's venture into professional baseball will continue this season in Columbia, South Carolina with the Columbia Fireflies, the Mets' Class-A affiliate in the...
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Former 49ers WR Dwight Clark says he has ALS. Clark made the announcement on his website Sunday Night. https://twitter.com/DwightC87/status/843628954821054465 "In September of 2015, I started feeling weakness in my left...
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"No weapon turned against you will succeed." - Isaiah 54:17 Prospering in the Midst of Adversity Like a lot of sports fans, I watched the NBA finals last summer. Though...
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The Straw That Stirs The Soul From 1983-1990, Darryl Strawberry was the toast of the town in New York. As a right fielder with the Mets, Strawberry led the team...
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