(ChurchLeaders) During this month’s NBA Finals, many faith-related stories focused on Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams. But the Milwaukee Bucks, who defeated the Suns in the deciding game six Tuesday night, also have on their roster outspoken Christians who give glory to God. As the Bucks and their fans celebrate the team’s first championship in 50 years, two stars are … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Stars Give Credit to God for Blessings Beyond Basketball
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Norwegian Women’s Beach Handball Team Fined for Wearing Shorts Instead of Bikini Bottoms
(ForEveryMom) Players of the Norwegian women’s beach handball team were fined by the European Handball Federation (EHF) on Monday, after players wore thigh-length spandex shorts, instead of the required bikini bottoms at the European Handball Championship over the weekend. The team was fined $1,770 – about $177 per player – for choosing to wear shorts in their bronze medal … [Read more...] about Norwegian Women’s Beach Handball Team Fined for Wearing Shorts Instead of Bikini Bottoms
Suns Coach Monty Williams Reveals His True Character After Disappointing Loss
(ChurchLeaders) After a strong two-win start in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns lost four straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks. But amid the sting of defeat Tuesday night, Suns head coach Monty Williams, an outspoken Christian, revealed his true character. In a move that sports commentators said they’d never seen before, Williams entered his opponent’s locker room to … [Read more...] about Suns Coach Monty Williams Reveals His True Character After Disappointing Loss
Ben Zobrist in Ugly Divorce Proceedings After Wife Cheats On Him With Their Pastor
(Larry Brown Sports) Ben Zobrist took a leave of absence from the Chicago Cubs roughly two years ago as he was going through a divorce with his wife Julianna. That split is still playing out, and to say it has gotten ugly would be an understatement. According to court documents that were obtained by Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune, Julianna says her estranged … [Read more...] about Ben Zobrist in Ugly Divorce Proceedings After Wife Cheats On Him With Their Pastor
Suns’ Monty Williams on Staying Calm: ‘We Read a Bible Verse and We Talk About the Lord’
(Christian Headlines) Phoenix coach Monty Williams told reporters over the weekend he has stayed calm during the NBA playoffs by reading, playing with his dogs and discussing the Bible with his family. Williams, who guided the Suns to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1993, has been outspoken about his Christian faith during media interviews. Phoenix trails Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Suns’ Monty Williams on Staying Calm: ‘We Read a Bible Verse and We Talk About the Lord’