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Bible helps NBA’s Curry stay ‘focused, locked-in’

Bible helps NBA’s Curry stay ‘focused, locked-in’

by Aaron Earls OAKLAND, Calif. (BP) — Stephen Curry has been writing Philippians 4:13 on his basketball shoes since his first college practice, but it was another passage from the biblical book...
Jockey Wins Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, Uses Huge Platform to Glorify ‘My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’

Jockey Wins Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, Uses Huge Platform to Glorify ‘My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’

By Will Maule It was one of the best times of jockey Mike Smith’s life after he claimed the 144th Kentucky Derby title in early May, then the 143rd Preakness less than three weeks later. Smith’s...
In Israel, Giro d’Italia busts out bikes big time

In Israel, Giro d’Italia busts out bikes big time

Meet Sylvan Adams, the man behind the spokes, who notes that 25,000 people will be working as part of the race, making it the largest event ever held in Israel, both in terms of people watching and...
He’s a Major-League Pitcher — and a Plumber — Whose Faith Helps Keep Him Focused

He’s a Major-League Pitcher — and a Plumber — Whose Faith Helps Keep Him Focused

By Bobby Ross Jr. It’s not hard to stay humble when you’re unclogging a toilet. Or when you’re throwing gopher balls to Miracle League ballplayers swinging for the fences. At least that’s how...
Running the race with perseverance

Running the race with perseverance

By Ed Mezzetti As the London Marathon took center stage recently, we rewind the clock to 2017 and Ed Mezzetti’s reflections on a very personal challenge to run with perseverance… I was...
Jeremy Lin Hopes to Leave Legacy of Living for God, Being ‘Faithful’ as End to NBA Comes ‘Faster and Faster’

Jeremy Lin Hopes to Leave Legacy of Living for God, Being ‘Faithful’ as End to NBA Comes ‘Faster and Faster’

By Leah MarieAnn Klett Christian athlete Jeremy Lin said he would like his legacy to be someone who “lived for God” and was “faithful” despite facing a series of challenges...
Alabama Football Team Prays for Donald Trump at White House National Championship Ceremony

Alabama Football Team Prays for Donald Trump at White House National Championship Ceremony

By Samuel Smith Members of the University of Alabama football team prayed with President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon as they made their ceremonial visit to the White House as winners of the...
In prison, NFL star Michael Vick returned to faith

In prison, NFL star Michael Vick returned to faith

By Timothy Cockes/SBC of Virginia LYNCHBURG, Va. (BP) — Michael Vick recounted the recovery of his relationship with God during his time in prison, beginning with the 23rd Psalm, in addressing...
Brandon Knight keeps the faith in Phoenix Suns’ locker room during trying season

Brandon Knight keeps the faith in Phoenix Suns’ locker room during trying season

By Bill Sorrell Brandon Knight hasn’t played a single minute in the NBA this season. The Phoenix Suns guard tore the ACL in his left knee playing basketball in Miami this past July. The time away...
‘It’s alright,’ Christian Kelly Clark says after final Olympics run

‘It’s alright,’ Christian Kelly Clark says after final Olympics run

By Kimberly Winston (RNS) — In 2002, Team USA Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, then 18, had everything she ever wanted: money, fame and an Olympic gold medal. But at another competition, she heard...