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Letter by 9-year-old Red Sox fan inspired Orioles' Chris Davis to break out of historic slump
The 2019 MLB season didn't begin quite like Baltimore Orioles' first baseman Chris Davis had...
READ MOREL.A. Angels' Albert Pujols sets MLB record for most hits by foreign-born player
In the fourth inning of Wednesday's game between the Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates,...
READ MORETampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston enters contract year with his identity in Christ
The 2019 NFL season will be one of adjustments for fifth-year quarterback Jameis Winston and...
READ MORETwins pitcher Kyle Gibson enjoying strong season as he fulfills 'duty for evangelism'
The 2019 MLB season has been good to starting pitcher Kyle Gibson and his Minnesota...
READ MORENew England Patriots' Matthew Slater reflects Christ as he prepares for 12th NFL season
Longtime New England Patriot Matthew Slater has built an 11-year NFL career by chasing down...
READ MORECardinals' Paul Goldschmidt wins Player of the Month, finds his foundation in Christ
As Paul Goldschmidt goes, so go the St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt was named the July...
READ MOREPro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker, a 'sinner saved by grace of Jesus,' prepares for Hall Of Fame Weekend
As the summer of 2019 hits the backstretch and the fall comes into focus, football...
READ MOREPhiladelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz gives young boy a chance to meet his hero
There were tears Friday morning at the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp, but these were tears...
READ MOREMichigan State forward Xavier Tillman trusts in God as he leads preseason-No. 1 Spartans
It's only July, but many college basketball experts have already decided who they think next...
READ MOREGolfer J.B. Holmes among British Open leaders, thankful to God for surviving two brain surgeries
Through two rounds of golf's British Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, J.B. Holmes was tied...
READ MORESurfer Bethany Hamilton is 'Unstoppable' in newly released documentary
A new documentary produced by Entertainment Studios titled “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable” is making waves across...
READ MORESt. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt excited as spiritual journey continues in St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals held their annual Christian Family Day on Sunday after beating the...
READ MOREMatt Cullen's faith-filled, 21-season journey through the NHL comes to an end
Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen on Wednesday announced his decision to retire in a lengthy...
READ MOREMiami Dolphins DT Kendrick Norton praises God after car accident leads to arm being amputated
Early on Thursday morning, Kendrick Norton, a defensive tackle with the Miami Dolphins, was severely...
READ MOREWhite Sox catcher James McCann overcame odds at birth to receive 1st All-Star Game berth
James McCann seems to have adjusted well to life in Chicago. >> Subscribe to Sports...
READ MORETimberwolves rookie Jarrett Culver ready for NBA Summer League with God 'the priority in my life'
For Jarrett Culver and the other 59 players selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, the...
READ MOREMLB umpire Chris Guccione invited 13-year-old umpire caught in youth-league brawl to Rockies-Dodgers game
MLB umpire Chris Guccione is used to making tough calls. This one, however, was easy....
READ MOREFour-star QB Chubba Purdy commits to Louisville, thanks his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Chubba Purdy, a four-star quarterback in the class of 2020 at Perry High School in...
READ MOREUNC's Cameron Johnson says 'isn't God good' after being selected 11th overall in NBA Draft
The 2019 NBA Draft will be remembered mostly for the raw emotion of so many...
READ MORENorth Carolina's Coby White looks to God in midst of pain as NBA Draft approaches
Ask anyone who's ever been drafted and they'll say there's nothing in this world quite...
READ MOREToronto Raptors' Jeremy Lin after NBA Finals: God is 'just as good at the mountaintop'
Jeremy Lin recorded only one minute of action in the NBA Finals (Game 3). But...
READ MOREKevin Durant's mother 'thankful for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ' after son ruptures Achilles
Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant announced via Instagram that he underwent surgery to repair...
READ MOREOregon QB Tyler Shough gets baptized, excited for what God has planned
Tyler Shough watched from the sidelines last season as Justin Herbert quarterbacked the Oregon Ducks...
READ MORENCAA baseball Super Regionals underway as numerous coaches live out faith in Christ
It's the most exciting month of the college baseball season. The Super Regionals are taking...
READ MOREBoston's David Backes putting friendships with former teammates aside during Stanley Cup Finals
David Backes is with the Boston Bruins now, but he spent the first 10 seasons...
READ MOREToronto Raptors' longtime PA announcer, co-chaplain uses voice 'to bring joy to people's lives'
Herbie Kuhn won't garner many national headlines. His face blends in with the rest of...
READ MOREFormer MLB player Bill Buckner passes away, now 'in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ'
Bill Buckner, who spent 22 years as a first baseman and outfielder in the major...
READ MOREFormer Olympic volleyball player Danielle Scott finds refuge in God after domestic violence tragedy
When Danielle Scott looks down at her hands, it's hard to ignore the scars from...
READ MORETim Tebow belts his first Triple-A home run, gets silent treatment from teammates in dugout
It took 34 games as a member of the Syracuse Mets (24-18), but Tim Tebow...
READ MOREHow NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady influenced Judah Smith to become a pastor
Look at Tracy McGrady's long list of career accomplishments, and you'll find something surprising. I'm...
READ MORETop-seeded Oklahoma softball team finds strength in Christ as NCAA Tournament begins
Starting Thursday, the nation's 64 best softball teams will begin the chase for the NCAA...
READ MOREBrothers Steph and Seth Curry set for showdown in NBA Western Conference Finals
It'll be a family reunion of sorts when the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden...
READ MOREToronto's Kawhi Leonard says 'God is good' after his buzzer-beater sends Raptors to East finals
With 4.2 seconds left in a tied Game 7 of the Toronto Raptors' second-round playoff...
READ MOREAtlanta Falcons rookie RB Qadree Ollison chooses forgiveness over hatred after brother's murder
It was 10:20 on the morning of October 14, 2017, and Qadree Ollison was preparing...
READ MOREDallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott pays for funeral of 8th-grade football star struck by stray bullet
The heartbreaking story of Jaylon McKenzie touched the hearts of millions around the country, and...
READ MOREBoston Bruins forward David Backes bounces back in NHL playoffs as he leans on God
Boston forward David Backes all but shut the door on the Columbus Blue Jackets and...
READ MORESan Antonio's LaMarcus Aldridge finds strength in his faith as Spurs do battle in NBA playoffs
The No. 7-seeded San Antonio Spurs and No. 2-seeded Denver Nuggets have traded wins throughout...
READ MOREPhiladelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris gives 'all glory to God' after perfect 3-point shooting night
The Philadelphia 76ers regained control of their first-round playoff matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on...
READ MOREQB Russell Wilson gives glory to God after signing 4-year extension with Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks just made quarterback Russell Wilson the highest-paid player in the NFL. The...
READ MORERetired NFL tight end Benjamin Watson supports rebuild of 3 Louisiana churches
Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson retired this offseason, but that doesn't mean he's taking...
READ MOREDuke freshmen RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish thank God as they declare for NBA Draft
Duke freshman Cam Reddish announced Thursday he was declaring for the upcoming NBA Draft —...
READ MOREPittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen trusts in the Lord's plan as team enters NHL playoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins' center Matt Cullen is no stranger to the postseason. He's been there 11...
READ MOREFaith-filled college coaches Dabo Swinney, Tony Bennett are champions for the Lord
Virginia men's basketball. Clemson football. These two programs have more in common than the color...
READ MOREHall of Fame inductee Bobby Jones says basketball has 'given me a platform to share my faith'
In the midst of the Final Four festivities in Minneapolis on Saturday, the Naismith Memorial...
READ MOREPGA Tour golfer Cameron Tringale donates earnings to aid children with Compassion International
Content for this story was provided by our partner, Compassion International. For just $38 a month,...
READ MOREVirginia guard Kyle Guy relying on his faith in the Lord as he leads Cavaliers to Final Four
The Virginia men's basketball team earned more than just a spot in the Final Four...
READ MOREMAGAZINE: Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu is the Walking Triple-Dub
This story appears in the Spring 2019 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. To read the rest...
READ MOREAuburn, head coach Bruce Pearl 'put the Lord first' as team competes in NCAA Tournament
As head coach Bruce Pearl and his fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers prepare for their Sweet 16...
READ MORENate Oats leaves Buffalo to take over as head men's basketball coach at Alabama
Alabama announced Wednesday that it has hired Nate Oats as its new men's basketball head...
READ MOREStephen Curry's Unanimous Media production company to release 'Emanuel' June 17 and 19
Stephen Curry's production company, Unanimous Media, has announced the release of "Emanuel," a documentary film...
READ MOREMarquette's Markus Howard plays for God while leading Golden Eagles to NCAA Tournament
Markus Howard has had quite the season. The junior guard is averaging 25.0 points, 4.0...
READ MORENo. 1 seed Mississippi State leans on women's head coach Vic Schaefer as he leans on the Lord
Owning a 30-2 record and a Southeastern Conference title, Mississippi State joined Baylor, Notre Dame...
READ MORENorth Carolina earns No. 1 seed behind Godly seniors Cameron Johnson, Luke Maye, Kenny Williams
North Carolina is no stranger to No. 1 seeds. In fact, its men's team has...
READ MOREOdell Beckham Jr. thanks N.Y. Giants for allowing him to do 'what God put me on this earth to do'
Odell Beckham Jr. posted a message on his Instagram page Thursday thanking the New York...
READ MOREWofford basketball's Fletcher Magee breaking records and following Christ
It happens every March. Someone captures America's heart while they lead a team deep in...
READ MOREMinnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins and his wife Julie welcome their second child
Make room, Cooper, there's a new addition to the Cousins household. On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings...
READ MOREBaylor's Jake Lindsey leans on God's promises as he's forced to end basketball career
The athletics program at Baylor University periodically releases in-depth, personal articles about its athletes on...
READ MOREOregon's Sabrina Ionescu wins PAC-12 Player of the Year while playing for Christ
Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu was named PAC-12 Player of the Year this week for the...
READ MOREQuarterback Nick Foles expected to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Nick Foles appears to be headed to Jacksonville. The Jaguars are expected to sign the...
READ MORELiberty men's basketball eyes NCAA tourney after school-record 24th win
With its defeat of Kennesaw State 76-59 on Tuesday, which was Senior Night, the Liberty...
READ MOREColorado Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado signs 8-year contract extension
Rest assured Rockies fans, Nolan Arenado won't be leaving Colorado any time soon. ESPN's Jeff...
READ MOREPro golfer Zach Johnson participates in St. Louis Cardinals' batting practice
A new face stole the show at batting practice for the St. Louis Cardinals on...
READ MOREBuddy Hield 'trusts in God' as Sacramento Kings seek return to NBA playoffs
Buddy Hield of the Sacramento Kings did not hide his feelings when asked about his...
READ MOREMAGAZINE: North Carolina's Luke Maye is headlining the Heels
This story appears in the Winter 2018 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. For more in-depth feature stories...
READ MORETop-5 Daytona 500 finisher Michael McDowell drives to 'glorify God'
Sunday marked the 61st running of the Daytona 500 — by far the most prestigious...
READ MOREWisconsin's D'Cota Dixon accepts Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award
Wisconsin Badgers safety D’Cota Dixon took home the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year...
READ MORERising NBA broadcaster Kristen Ledlow aims 'to shine a light in the dark places'
Many NBA fans have heard of Kristen Ledlow from her work with NBA TV and...
READ MOREDaniel Jeremiah says journey to NFL Network has been guided by faith in Christ
Ask Daniel Jeremiah about virtually any NFL draft hopeful, and he’s quick to rattle off...
READ MORE'Death Row Chaplain' Earl Smith a source of inspiration as he ministers to Warriors, 49ers
Getting shot six times from point-blank range usually marks the tragic end to life. But...
READ MOREBengals chaplain LaMorris Crawford overcomes incredible odds to impact lives for Christ
LaMorris Crawford knows pain. He knows struggle. He knows what it’s like to live a...
READ MOREMAGAZINE: Preach It, Dabo Swinney — Clemson's coach is unashamed of the Gospel
This story appears in the Fall 2018 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. For more in-depth feature...
READ MORETwo-time Super Bowl champion, former college football coach Bill Curry eternally grateful for God's love and mercy
Sit back and think for a moment about some of the most memorable names in...
READ MORECBS Sports Radio Host Amy Lawrence lives for Jesus first
It is often said that nothing good happens after midnight. But that’s not quite true....
READ MOREKings forward Justin Jackson embraces role as spiritual leader in unpredictable NBA
On Thursday night, the NBA landscape changed ever so slightly as it welcomed a brand...
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