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We are the champions: Missouri recognizes largest trees in state

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Missouri is home to not only Super Bowl and World Series champions, but also to championship trees. Since 1968 the Department of Conservation has maintained a list of state champion trees, which ...

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Masters champion says his faith makes him a champion with or without golf

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Golfer Scottie Scheffler gave credit to his master after winning the prestigious Masters tournament on Sunday. “My buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross,” he said, according ...

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South Carolina coach remains focused on road to NCAA title

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The undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks will play Iowa in the women’s championship game Sunday at 3pm Eastern. Head Coach Dawn Staley is not afraid to share the secret of her success. “If ...

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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt going to 4th Super Bowl in 5 years: ‘I want to give God the glory’

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It quickly became evident, during the on-field presentation of the Lamar Hunt Trophy in Baltimore on Sunday night, that the Kansas City Chiefs’ championship DNA begins at the top. For the fourth ...

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Big George Foreman movie: Fame, tragedy, triumph, second chances

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Most know George Foreman as an Olympic gold medalist, twice World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, TV grill pitchman, and philanthropist. But a near-death experience forever altered his life’s trajectory. Sony’s new biopic conveys ...

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Israeli MMA fighter wins championship against opponent who used Holocaust taunts

After being told he would be burned like Hitler burned the Jews, an Israeli mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter beat his opponent to win the championship. Mixed martial arts fighter Rafael Aronov ...

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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs chairman, posts prayer on social media after championship game

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After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win the AFC championship on Sunday night, quarterback Patrick Mahomes thanked God for enabling him to play despite an ankle injury. Then ...

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Former football coach Mark Richt reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Mark Richt, a former college football coach and current TV broadcaster, said his Christian faith gives him hope despite a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. “I have been waddling around lately, and ...

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Christ Prep Academy Football Building Godly Men

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Christ Prep Football seeks to build godly men for the next generation. We accomplish this by teaching core values such as confidence, courage, humility, and self-discipline. We use the disciplines that football ...

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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 ...

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says God will be glorified and football will be played

Professional and collegiate sports have ground to a halt because of the coronavirus outbreak. One prominent coach, however, believes that God will be glorified during the pandemic and that college football will ...

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Patrick Mahomes: fueled by faith

It’s hard to turn on the television, pick up a newspaper or even buy cereal these days without seeing the smiling face of Patrick Mahomes. The personable 23-year-old quarterback has been in demand ...

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Christ Prep Academy wins national semi-final match

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The only Kansas City area high school football team playing for a National Championship, and defending their title this weekend, is No. 1 ranked Christ Prep Academy (CPA), of Lenexa, Kansas. CPA ...

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Simone Biles and ‘triple-double’ still grounded in faith

It was an amazing night to remember and a first in women’s gymnastics. Simone Biles stuck a perfect landing after a “triple-double” in her floor exercise routine in the US women’s gymnastics ...

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Topeka native and KU golfer Gary Woodland leads US Open at halfway point

Gary Woodland leads the U.S. Open at the halfway point, and the top of the leaderboard is chock-full of big names and big storylines. UPDATE: Gary Woodland had a two-under par 3rd ...

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PGA Championship 2019: Phil Mickelson says this new golf rule has made ‘huge difference’

There’s a new golf rule change on Tour that’s garnering praise on the putting surface — and no, it has nothing to do with the flagsticks. In 2019, the USGA changed its rules to allow golfers ...

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Tennessee men are building something special in Knoxville

The Tennessee Volunteers’ started the season with 10-game win streak and their best start to a men’s basketball season in more than a decade. Coach Rick Barnes has the Vols seeing increasing ...

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FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Playoffs

For sports fans, this is the best time of the year. The weather is warming up, the NBA is gearing up for the playoffs, we’re in the midst of March Madness and ...

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Report: Tom Brady privately spoke to Patrick Mahomes after Patriots win

It wasn’t quite the changing of the guard, as the old guard, Tom Brady, managed to outgun Patrick Mahomes in a thrilling 37-31 overtime win by the Patriots over the Chiefs in ...

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Media freak out over Trump’s menu for Clemson visit, players have a different opinion

Even if you were to remove all of the politics and rhetoric, it’s hard to argue that President Donald Trump isn’t overly criticized by the media. Take, for example, an event that ...

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Area coach angry for ice bath after state championship win

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It wasn’t that cold Friday or Saturday with temps in the mid 60s. That didn’t matter for one Kansas City area football coach–it was cold enough. Randy Dreiling, coach for St. Thomas ...

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