(ESPN) John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach-turned-broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85. The league said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. Madden gained fame in a decadelong stint as the coach of the renegade Oakland … [Read more...] about NFL Hall of Fame Coach, Broadcasting Icon John Madden Dies at 85
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Nick Foles Praises Jesus After Comeback Win in First Start With Bears Since 2020
(Sports Spectrum) It had been 364 days since his last appearance, and more than a year since his last start, but Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles made the most of his opportunity on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. With starter Justin Fields and backup Andy Dalton out due to injuries, Foles’s name was called. Foles — who first rose to fame by leading the … [Read more...] about Nick Foles Praises Jesus After Comeback Win in First Start With Bears Since 2020
Colts Center Ryan Kelly, Wife Emma Put Trust in God’s ‘Bigger Purpose’ After Daughter’s Death
(Sports Spectrum) Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly and his wife, Emma, are clinging to their faith as they grieve the unexpected loss of their daughter, Mary Kate. Kelly missed Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots and later revealed that their daughter died while still in the womb. Emma was 19 weeks along in her pregnancy when they learned that Mary Kate’s … [Read more...] about Colts Center Ryan Kelly, Wife Emma Put Trust in God’s ‘Bigger Purpose’ After Daughter’s Death
‘His Smile Would Light Up a Room’: Tim Tebow Reacts to Tragic News of Demaryius Thomas’ Death With Touching Tribute
(Faithwire) Tim Tebow reacted to the tragic death of former NFL teammate Demaryius Thomas on Friday, remembering Thomas for his overt “kindness” and the love he had for the people in his life. “Woke up and saw the really devastating news about my teammate and friend, Demaryius Thomas,” Tebow tweeted. “So many are going to remember him for his athletic ability…but I’ll be … [Read more...] about ‘His Smile Would Light Up a Room’: Tim Tebow Reacts to Tragic News of Demaryius Thomas’ Death With Touching Tribute
Matthew Slater Supports Compassion International & Fill the Stadium With ‘My Cause My Cleats’
(Sports Spectrum) New England Patriots team captain and special teams ace Matthew Slater was sitting in a Southern California church with his parents the first time he heard about Compassion International. “I just remember being so moved by what they were doing, connecting with children around the world that are in very adverse, poverty-stricken situations,” he said on a … [Read more...] about Matthew Slater Supports Compassion International & Fill the Stadium With ‘My Cause My Cleats’