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(The Christian Institute) Two British athletes have shared how their faith in Christ has helped them in their profession. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme, runner Daniel Rowden, 23, and swimmer Daniel Jervis, 25, explained how their faith kept them grounded and spurred them on in their careers. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which were delayed due to the … [Read more...] about Team GB Olympic Athletes Share Christian Faith

(CNN) The 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo. Competition began Wednesday, more than a year after the original start date. The Games were delayed due to the pandemic, but with Covid-19 still spreading unchecked in Japan, organizers have been forced to take unprecedented steps to keep competitors and the public safe. Athletes who contracted coronavirus have … [Read more...] about Athletes Who’ve Had To Drop Out of the Olympics Because of COVID-19

(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

(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

(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