(The Christian Post) Carrie Underwood’s husband and former NHL player Mike Fisher took to social media to defend Aaron Rodgers after the Green Bay Packers quarterback received criticism for his stance on COVID-19 vaccines. “I stand with @aaronrodgers12 I believe in the freedom to choose what we put in our bodies and the freedom of conscience,” the former hockey player wrote … [Read more...] about Christian Athlete Mike Fisher Defends Aaron Rodgers, Says Vaccine Mandates Are ‘Un-American’
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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson 30 Years After HIV Diagnosis: ‘I Learned To Trust in Jesus”
(Sports Spectrum) Sunday was the 30th anniversary of the stunning announcement from Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson that he had contracted HIV and was retiring from the NBA. The occasion gave Johnson, now 62, an opportunity to reflect on how he has seen the Lord at work in the three decades since his life-changing diagnosis. In a series of tweets Sunday … [Read more...] about Lakers Legend Magic Johnson 30 Years After HIV Diagnosis: ‘I Learned To Trust in Jesus”
Derek Carr Says God Is Faithful Through Raiders Turmoil; Gruden Attends Chaplain’s Church
(ChurchLeaders) On a new episode of the Harvester Sports podcast, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback and outspoken Christian Derek Carr discusses his calling and his victory in Jesus. The QB says he thanks God “no matter what” and has “praised God through the hardest times in my life,” including when his firstborn son needed emergency surgeries in 2013. This season, in addition … [Read more...] about Derek Carr Says God Is Faithful Through Raiders Turmoil; Gruden Attends Chaplain’s Church
Dansby Swanson Helps Hometown Braves Win World Series: ‘The Good Lord, He’s Blessed Me So Much’
(Sports Spectrum) Dansby Swanson was a year old the last time the Atlanta Braves won a World Series. All he could dream about while growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta was winning a World Series with his favorite team. That dream came true Tuesday night in Houston, as Swanson and the Braves knocked off the Houston Astros, 7-0, to win their first World Series since 1995 and … [Read more...] about Dansby Swanson Helps Hometown Braves Win World Series: ‘The Good Lord, He’s Blessed Me So Much’
Russell Westbrook Named to NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, Cites Ephesians 3:20: ‘God Is Able!’
(Sports Spectrum) As the NBA opened up its 75th anniversary season this week, the league revealed its 75th anniversary team — the 75 greatest players in NBA history. The squad was selected by a panel of current and former NBA players, coaches, general managers and team and league executives, WNBA legends and sportswriters and broadcasters. The voters were asked to choose the … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Named to NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, Cites Ephesians 3:20: ‘God Is Able!’