Few people understand the highs and lows of baseball – and of life itself – better than Darryl Strawberry. His storied career with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and New ...
Read More »Success of ORU in NCAA tournament angers critics but inspires Christian schools
Although Oral Roberts University lost to Arkansas in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA basketball tournament last weekend, the team inspired other Christian schools while angering some critics. “Pandemic effects notwithstanding, ...
Read More »Nike receiving backlash for new line of “Satan shoes”
Nike is receiving backlash over the so-called “Satan shoes” released by rapper Nas X. The musician designed a pair of Nike sneakers that apparently include a drop of human blood mixed with ...
Read More »Oral Roberts University players pray after NCAA tournament upset win over Ohio
Oral Robert University basketball players prayed and gave thanks to God after their upset win. The team recorded the biggest upset of March Madness when the No. 15 seed in its region ...
Read More »Tony Evans, Clark Kellogg highlight first National Day of Prayer for College Coaches
College basketball season is winding down but not the focus on faith for many coaches. Pastor Tony Evans and broadcaster Clark Kellogg were the featured speakers at the first-ever National Day of ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Keeping up with football, basketball and baseball
If you didn’t foresee the struggles the Chiefs football team would be facing in the Super Bowl against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then you probably weren’t paying close enough attention. It all ...
Read More »Michael McDowell after upset Daytona 500 win: ‘God is good’
Entering the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 — the “Great American Race” — driver Michael McDowell was a 100-1 underdog. After the race, which ended shortly after midnight in Florida thanks to two ...
Read More »Tim Tebow says he’s retiring from baseball
Tim Tebow announced this week that he is retiring from baseball’s New York Mets to focus on other priorities. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner returned to baseball in 2016 for the first ...
Read More »Tom Brady participates in Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
Kansas City Chiefs fans saw all they wanted to see of Tom Brady during last weekend’s Super Bowl. However, Brady also shared a heartfelt message to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson during ...
Read More »Mark Cuban says Mavericks will ditch National Anthem
[UPDATE: After a national backlash, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will play the National Anthem before games after all. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement on Wednesday saying Cuban ...
Read More »NFL Man of the Year Russell Wilson preaches on love in acceptance speech
Quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks quoted from I Corinthians last weekend as he accepted the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. “To America, to the world, love is ...
Read More »Pizza deliveries could set record for Super Bowl today
The Chiefs or Buccaneers will not be the only winner during Sunday’s Super Bowl game. It also will be a big day for pizza delivery companies. “Football’s favorite Sunday is consistently one ...
Read More »Alex Smith named NFL Comeback Player of the Year
After completing one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year at the ninth annual NFL Honors ceremony ...
Read More »Video: Chiefs owner Clark Hunt on Super Bowl Breakfast 2021 faith broadcast
Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be one of the featured speakers at this year’s Super Bowl Breakfast 2021. We have the breakfast event video below or ...
Read More »Travis Kelce wins Walter Payton Man of the Year fan vote
After receiving the most votes, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Fan Challenge. One of the NFL’s highest individual honors, it recognizes an NFL ...
Read More »NFL players team up to raise awareness of human trafficking
Although Kansas City fans are excited about Sunday’s Super Bowl, large events of this type often have a dark side as well, such as a spike in human trafficking. Several NFL players ...
Read More »Republicans want to move 2022 Winter Olympics out of China
A move is on in the U.S. Senate to move the Olympics out of Communist China. The action comes after a string of blunders by China, including handling of the Covid pandemic ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Super Bowl matchup should be epic
The Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to the Super Bowl where they’ll square off against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after dismantling the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship ...
Read More »‘God is my strength’: The faith of Hank Aaron
Although the accolades continue for slugger Hank Aaron, who died Jan. 22, few mention his strong faith. Aaron reflected on his career years later, sharing how his faith carried him through the ...
Read More »Chiefs owner, players give credit to God after winning AFC championship
Clark Hunt, the owner and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, gave credit to God when his team won the AFC championship on Sunday. While accepting the trophy named after his father, ...
Read More »Cass County counters KC mayor, offers to host Chiefs parade
Bob Huston has a solution to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas banning a Chiefs parade. Hold it in Cass County, Missouri. Huston, who serves as Cass Presiding Commissioner, made the suggestion in ...
Read More »FCA announces ‘Pursue’ is 2021 ministry theme
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is urging athletes to move from state of uncertainty to a position of confidence as they move into the new year. “It is important that we continue exercising ...
Read More »Agnes Keleti: Oldest living Olympic champion beat the Nazis, turns 100
For Agnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic champion, the fondest memory of her remarkable 100 years is simply that she has lived through it all. The Holocaust survivor and winner of 10 ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Is a new college football playoff system needed?
Christmas is over and that means that the college football season is just about finished as well. Obviously, it wasn’t the type of season that we’re used to, but then again, what ...
Read More »Nick Saban of top-ranked Alabama makes Sunday church his priority
The top-ranked team in college football, the University of Alabama, will play No. 4 Notre Dame in the college football playoff semifinals on January 1. Both teams will feature Catholics living out ...
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