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Stanley Johnson puts 'trust in God' as he seeks longterm role with hometown L.A. Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2021-22 season hasn't been as successful as many hoped, as many...

Ja Morant relying on God as he helps Memphis Grizzlies become NBA's hottest team

The Memphis Grizzlies have steadily improved since Ja Morant and head coach Taylor Jenkins arrived...

SS PODCAST: Indianapolis basketball coach Kristin Wodrich on motherhood, living for Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING KRISTIN WODRICH Kristin Wodrich is...

SS PODCAST: Wofford basketball coach Jay McAuley on culture, leadership, God's timing

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JAY MCAULEY Jay McAuley is...

MAGAZINE: Phoenix Suns Coach Monty Williams Is The Ace Of Self-Effacing

This story appears in the Winter 2021 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. To read the...

Led by faith, Hope College women's basketball team riding NCAA-best 55-game winning streak

You'd have to go all the way back to the end of the 2019 season...

WATCH: Suns head coach Monty Williams on what the Lord is doing in Phoenix

"I am a perfect example of Him using broken vessels and what other people would...

Rapper & athlete Tytist Dean finding rhythm on & off the basketball court at Cedarville

If Tytist Dean, a Cedarville University Master of Business Administration student from St. Paul, Minnesota,...

Stephen Curry breaks NBA all-time 3-point record as he plays in Jesus' name

Stephen Curry has long been regarded as the best shooter the game of basketball has...

Baylor men's basketball climbs to No. 1 after 9-0 start, remains focused on serving others

For the third season in a row, the Baylor Bears sit atop the world of...

SS PODCAST: Georgia Southern basketball coach Anita Howard on coaching for greater purpose

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING ANITA HOWARD Anita Howard is...

Yolett McPhee-McCuin giving glory to God as Ole Miss women ride 8-game winning streak

The Ole Miss women's basketball program took a major step forward in 2020-21, posting a...

UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers expected to miss 6-8 weeks, says she's trusting God's plan

In the closing seconds of the UConn women's basketball team's 73-54 victory over No. 24...

SS PODCAST: Phoenix Suns chaplain Travis Hearn on pastoring in the NBA, living a Christ-centered life

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING TRAVIS HEARN Travis Hearn is...

Oscar Tshiebwe, nation's leading rebounder, thankful for God's guidance in journey to Kentucky

Oscar Tshiebwe was waiting for one phone call in particular when he entered the transfer...

Athletes in Action to launch AIA Prep basketball academy in 2022, including 'spiritual training'

Athletes in Action is combining faith and basketball in a new way with the creation...

Baylor men's basketball, head coach Scott Drew set out to defend title with culture of J.O.Y.

The quest to defend last season's national championship begins Friday night for the Baylor men's...

SS PODCAST: Loyola Marymount basketball coach Stan Johnson on coaching for greater purpose

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING STAN JOHNSON Stan Johnson is...

Lakers legend Magic Johnson 30 years after HIV diagnosis: 'I learned to trust in Jesus'

Sunday was the 30th anniversary of the stunning announcement from Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin...

SS PODCAST: Baylor basketball coach Scott Drew on the national title, leading with culture of J.O.Y.

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING SCOTT DREW Scott Drew is...

Cole Swider seeking to grow as basketball player, 'man of God' at Syracuse

It didn't take long for Cole Swider to decide what his destination would be after...