Companies that stand to gain the most from legal sports wagering in Missouri testified before the state legislature in Jefferson City last week. Sports betting only at land-based facilities such as casinos ...
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Nationals’ Anthony Rendon has higher priorities than playing in this week’s World Series
Anthony Rendon, like the rest of his teammates on the Washington Nationals, is playing in the World Series for the first time this week. After the season, he is expected to land ...
Read More »Patrick Mahomes: ‘God was watching over me’ during knee injury
Kansas City Chiefs fans held their breath when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his knee in a game on Oct. 17. The good news is that several news outlets are reporting that ...
Read More »Former All-Star pitcher Barry Zito finds redemption on and off the field
The World Series, which begins this week, showcases the best players in baseball at the pinnacle of their careers. However, Barry Zito, a former All-Star pitcher, understands that along with fame and ...
Read More »Saints win after receiving Pope’s unintentional blessing
Fans may have prayed for divine intervention over the weekend for their favorite NFL franchise but one team may have gotten some unexpected support. Pope Francis unknowingly gave a shout-out to the ...
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Broken bones: UK rugby referees quitting after bearded transgender players injure women
Biological males, allowed to play as transgender women in the United Kingdom, are ruining the amateur sport of rugby, according to women referees who are quitting the sport in droves. The referees ...
Read More »Former NHL hockey star and husband of Carrie Underwood launched outdoor business to share his faith
Crisp fall days mean hunting season has returned. Mike Fisher, a former professional hockey player, believes there is no better place to worship God than in nature. Fisher, along with his brother ...
Read More »‘My identity is my faith in Christ,’ says Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt
Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs have faith that this may be the year that their team finally makes it back to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs have started the season with ...
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National Hunting and Fishing Day is September 28
For many outdoor enthusiasts, any day they can spend hunting or fishing is a day to celebrate. Now there is one more reason to observe our hunting and fishing opportunities. Governor Laura ...
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Judo athlete fears death after Iranian officials demanded he forfeit match
The Iranian-born world champion judo fighter Saeid Mollaei is fearing for his life after refusing Tehran’s demands that he withdraw from a tournament to avoid fighting against an Israeli opponent. Mollaei competed ...
Read More »Christian basketball player Jeremy Lin will play in China
Jeremy Lin, the Ivy League graduate known for “Linsanity” that energized America when he played for the New York Knicks back in 2012, is taking his basketball talents to China. The 6′-3″ ...
Read More »Former KC Chief: ‘effeminate’ agenda in sports leagues
Former Kansas City Chiefs and NFL star Larry Johnson has posted on social media that an “effeminate agenda” exists in the NFL and NBA. It’s not a new accusation in the sports ...
Read More »Overcomer is a movie that asks: What defines you?
What defines who you are? Your job? Your spouse, your partner, your accomplishments? Does your sense of well-being and satisfaction come from dependence on your position or friends or appearance or skills? ...
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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 ...
Read More »As classes begin, students can start an FCA at their school
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is making it easy for students to start a club in their school. While FCA is a fixture in many districts across the nation, for some, students lack ...
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FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Will there be real football in Lawrence?
If you want to see just how bad football has been in Lawrence, just check out last year’s attendance numbers. The Jayhawks had 24,000 folks show up for their season opening loss ...
Read More »Gov’t to investigate Connecticut school that abolished girls-only sports
The federal government announced late this week it will investigate a Connecticut school district which abolished girls-only sports. The allegations of discrimination against the district were filed by three Connecticut teenage girl ...
Read More »Christian swimmer breaks Michael Phelps’ world record
U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel broke retired Olympic competitor Michael Phelps’ world record in the 100-meter butterfly Friday at the world swimming championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Dressel, 22, won the competition in ...
Read More »Carson Wentz puts the focus on Jesus after signing mega-deal with Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will likely never have to worry about money for the rest of his life, but that is not where his focus lies. In June, Wentz signed a ...
Read More »Tyreek Hill will not be suspended by NFL
The NFL has announced that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will not be suspended following an investigation into allegations of child abuse. The NFL Network provided this statement from the league: “Over the ...
Read More »FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Netting or Not?
The debate is on. After two kids have been hit with foul balls beyond the netting at Major League games this year, is Major League Baseball going to do anything about it? ...
Read More »Olympian shares ‘crazy journey’ in cultivating his God-given gift
Olympic runner Ryan Hall has had a “crazy journey” filled with amazing highs and difficult lows — and now he’s sharing the backstory surrounding how he discovered true purpose and God’s goodness ...
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After biological male dominates their race, female athletes file federal complaint
On Monday, three high school female athletes filed a federal discrimination complaint against Connecticut’s policy regarding transgender athletes. The young women assert they were racing at a disadvantage against their transgender opponent, a ...
Read More »‘Beto’ O’Rourke plan would destroy women’s sports say critics
Parents, coaches and female players say a plan hatched by Democrat primary presidential candidate Robert Francis O’Rourke, who refers to himself as “Beto” could destroy women’s sports as we know it. The ...
Read More »Nick and Tori Foles trusting in God after miscarriage announcement
Tori Foles, the wife of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles, announced on Instagram that she suffered a miscarriage this past weekend. She said they were about 15 weeks pregnant with their second ...
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