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Frank Reich, former Charlotte pastor & Panthers QB, returns as head coach

A former Charlotte pastor and history-making quarterback for the Panthers, Frank Reich has been hired as Carolina's next head coach.

Sustained by Christ, DC DeMeco Ryans leads 49ers to NFC championship game

With follower of Christ and head coach candidate DeMeco Ryans leading the defense, San Francisco is a win away from another Super Bowl.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats leaning on prayer, Scripture amid player's arrest

Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats finds solace and leads his team with prayer and Scripture amid the arrest of one of his players.

Jacie Hoyt leading through faith in 1st season at Oklahoma State: 'He is on the move'

Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt is keeping God front and center with her team off to a 13-4 start.

Jerome Tang sees early success at Kansas State: 'It's a testament to God's faithfulness'

Outspoken Christian and former Baylor assistant Jerome Tang has engineered a remarkable turnaround in his first season at Kansas State.

SS PODCAST: Missouri State coach Dana Ford on trust, becoming a true believer in Christ

The Missouri State men's basketball coach discusses prayer, trust and becoming a true believer in Jesus.

Bills coach Sean McDermott on Damar Hamlin's improvement: 'Glory to God'

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott thanked first responders and gave glory to God as safety Damar Hamlin continues to improve.

SS PODCAST: Malone University coach Casey Kaufman on his Christ-centered program

The Malone University coach discusses coaching and building a Christ-centered men's basketball program.

GET IN THE GAME PODCAST: Matt Holliday - St. Louis Cardinals Bench Coach

New Cardinals bench coach Matt Holliday joins the "Get in the Game" podcast to talk about coaching and serving others through baseball.

Deion Sanders named head coach at Colorado: 'God chose me. For that, I thank Him'

Deion Sanders paused and looked out at a crowd of mostly unfamiliar faces. The gregarious...

New Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze, assistant Cadillac Williams stay rooted in Christ

The college football offseason coaching carousel has already begun. And with Auburn hiring former Liberty...

SS PODCAST: Former Valparaiso coach Homer Drew on coaching for greater purpose

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING HOMER DREW Homer Drew is...

SS PODCAST: LSU softball coach Lindsay Leftwich on loving her players like Jesus

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING LINDSAY LEFTWICH Lindsay Leftwich is...

SS PODCAST: Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt on opportunities, prayer

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JACIE HOYT Jacie Hoyt is...

Charlotte native Steve Wilks thankful to God to be Panthers interim head coach

On Oct. 10, the Carolina Panthers looked like the worst team in the NFL. They...

Jeff Saturday named Colts interim head coach with life surrendered to God

Jeff Saturday was as surprised as everyone else when Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay asked...

Head coach Shane Beamer grounded in faith as he leads No. 25 South Carolina

South Carolina's 30-24 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday was historically significant for multiple reasons....

SS PODCAST: Brescia University men's coach Sarah Gayler on making history, coaching for Christ

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING SARAH GAYLER Sarah Gayler is...

Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier aims to bring 'glory to the name of Jesus Christ'

Under the guidance of head coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, the Buffalo...

SS PODCAST: FIU football coach Mike MacIntyre on coaching for a greater purpose

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING MIKE MACINTYRE Mike MacIntyre is...

SS PODCAST: Nations of Coaches Regional Director Mike Lightfoot on leadership, faith

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING MIKE LIGHTFOOT Mike Lightfoot is...