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Ajay Mitchell providing playoff spark for OKC Thunder as he seeks to ‘share God’s Word’

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell seeks to stay grounded and grateful by "talking to God" as...

‘Follower of Christ’ Josh Hart propels New York Knicks to 2nd straight conference finals

Knicks guard Josh Hart relies on strength from "my Lord" as New York enters the...

WNBA legend Tina Charles retires after 14 seasons: ‘God has covered my life’

Eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles announced on Tuesday her retirement after 14 seasons. "My faith...

Detroit Pistons escape elimination in NBA playoffs, key players get ‘aura from Jesus Christ’

The Detroit Pistons secured their 1st playoff series win since 2008 as many key players...

GET IN THE GAME PODCAST: Fonzo Martinez – McKinney Christian Academy Basketball Coach

Fonzo Martinez joins the "Get in the Game" podcast to talk about faith, coaching and...

Head coach Joe Mazzulla has Celtics back among NBA’s best, aims to ‘keep Jesus at the center’

In what was supposed to be a down year for the Celtics, head coach Joe...

UConn’s Tarris Reed ‘let the Holy Spirit speak’ in sharing testimony with students following loss

UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. shared his testimony at an Athletes In Action event shortly...

Dylan Cardwell continues earning minutes for Kings, says his ‘joy comes from the Lord’

The play of undrafted Kings rookie Dylan Cardwell has earned him a full NBA contract,...

Trey McKenney, Yaxel Lendeborg help ‘selfless’ Michigan win national title, ‘give glory to God’

Trey McKenney and Yaxel Lendeborg helped Michigan basketball win its 2nd national title. "I’m always...

Coach Cori Close leads UCLA women to 1st national title, walks in her ‘calling’ from God

Coach Cori Close led UCLA to its 1st NCAA title. "It's immeasurably more than I...

From NAIA to Final Four in home state, Illinois senior Ben Humrichous gives ‘God all the glory’

As sharpshooter Ben Humrichous and Illinois prepare for the Final Four, he can play free...

Tarris Reed knows ‘the Lord has blessed me’ as he leads UConn back to Final Four

Led by Tarris Reed, UConn on Sunday advanced to the Final Four. "Jesus has literally...

SS PODCAST: Former Wisconsin & NBA player Frank Kaminsky on growing in faith, becoming a dad

The eight-year NBA vet talks faith, fatherhood, the Chicago Bears, and a Michael Jordan phone...

Spiritual leaders Latrell Wrightstell, Houston Mallette helping keep Alabama ‘centered’

Alabama guards Latrell Wrightsell and Houston Mallette have emerged as spiritual leaders for the Sweet...

‘By the grace of God,’ Bones Hyland playing key role for Timberwolves, 8 years after house fire

Bones Hyland is carving out a role with the Minnesota Timberwolves, eight years after the...

Star center Raegan Beers leads Oklahoma to Sweet 16, knows she’s ‘living an answered prayer’

Center Raegan Beers is "trusting the Lord" at Oklahoma, and now her post presence has...

Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa into Sweet 16 for first time since 1999: ‘Win or lose, give glory to God’

After two NCAA Tournament wins, Bennett Stirtz has Iowa in the Sweet 16. "[God] gave...

UNC coach Hubert Davis looks for deep NCAA Tourney run, sees job as ‘missionary work’

Head coach Hubert Davis is hoping to lead North Carolina on another deep run in...

Oluchi Okananwa has Maryland eying deep NCAA Tourney run as she seeks to ‘do it all for Jesus’

Oluchi Okananwa leads Maryland as the Terrapins eye an NCAA Tournament run. "Without [God], I...

Star Dominique Daniels leads Cal Baptist to 1st NCAA Tournament, aims to give ‘all glory to God’

Cal Baptist star Dominique Daniels lifted the Lancers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance. "I...

Micah Potter finding success for injury-riddled Pacers, knows ‘God is in control’ of uncertain career

Micah Potter says his faith has always guided his career, which now has him playing...