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Former Baylor star Jared Butler drafted by Jazz, praises God's timing despite drop in draft

It wasn't until Jared Butler made a conscious decision to "let go" that he finally...

Jalen Suggs drafted No. 5 overall by Orlando Magic, says, 'It was God's plan'

Jalen Suggs wasn't expected to still be available with the No. 5 pick, but the...

U.S. women win gold in Olympic 3x3 basketball debut, led by 'woman of faith' Kelsey Plum

The U.S. women’s 3x3 basketball team dominated once again Wednesday, and captured the inaugural women’s...

Suns coach Monty Williams congratulates Bucks in locker room after losing NBA Finals

The pain and disappointment were evident in Monty Williams' voice as he answered the final...

Jrue Holiday helps lead Milwaukee Bucks to NBA championship: 'This is only God'

It's been a long year for Jrue Holiday. He was traded just before the start...

SS PODCAST: Coach John Mosley on 'Last Chance U' and using coaching to share the Gospel

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JOHN MOSLEY Since 2012, John...

Bucks guard Jrue Holiday: 'God's blessed me' with opportunity to play in NBA Finals

The Milwaukee Bucks paid a steep price to acquire Jrue Holiday in the offseason with...

Nate McMillan named Hawks head coach, thanks God for this season's success

After a stellar turnaround midway through the 2020-21 season and strong postseason run, the Atlanta...

SS PODCAST: Former NBA star Ricky Pierce on marriage, faith & the best shooter in NBA history

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING RICKY PIERCE Ricky Pierce played...

Headed to NBA Finals, Suns head coach Monty Williams says 'essence of my coaching is to serve'

Monty Williams always knew what his Phoenix Suns team was capable of. He just wasn't...

Maya Moore to be recognized with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPYs

Basketball superstar Maya Moore has plenty of experience accepting awards at the ESPYs, having won...

'God's Got This': 14-year-old Joshy Good's family uses heart defect to share the Gospel

No family expects its son to be born with a heart defect, but that is...

Trae Young leads Hawks to Eastern Conference Finals with faith on display

In the moment, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young didn't care that he was in the...

SS PODCAST: Furman men's basketball coach Bob Richey on leadership, identity & Jesus

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Bob Richey is the men's head basketball coach at...

Suns head coach Monty Williams 'grateful to God' for relationship with Chris Paul

Prior to this season, the Phoenix Suns hadn't reached the playoffs since 2010. They lost...

'God always had a plan': High school basketball player Nick Herrmann hits game-winner after beating cancer

Nick Herrmann had no other way to describe the journey leading up to his 3-pointer...

SS PODCAST: High school coach Marc Davidson on winning Indiana state title, battling cancer, trusting Jesus

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Marc Davidson is the boys' high school basketball coach...

Luke Kennard providing spark for L.A. Clippers, putting his trust in God

Luke Kennard is delivering on the biggest stage for the Los Angeles Clippers. Romans 8:28 features prominently on his social media profiles.

Kelsey Plum helps U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team qualify for Olympics, gives glory to God

Right after securing a place in the Tokyo Olympics as a member of the U.S....

All-American Jared Butler declares for NBA draft, thanks Jesus for time at Baylor

After leading Baylor to a national championship, Jared Butler has decided to take the next...

76ers' Tobias Harris scores playoff career-high 37 as he seeks to model life after Christ

The Philadelphia 76ers, the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference Playoffs, are off...