(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
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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’
Padres, Nats Recall Harrowing Scene After Shots Outside Park
(AP) When the gunshots started to echo all around Nationals Park, San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. quickly thought about the team’s family members and friends in the seats. Tatis bolted from the bench down the left field line Saturday night, helped open a gate to the stands and began ushering a group back to the dugout for shelter. “Our family, loved … [Read more...] about Padres, Nats Recall Harrowing Scene After Shots Outside Park
USA Soccer Star Abby Wambach Shares That After Childhood Experience in Church, ‘I Chose Myself’
(ChurchLeaders) On July 6, soccer champion Abby Wambach appeared on a podcast hosted by her wife, Glennon Doyle, where Wambach opened up about her childhood experience with church. The soccer star shared she is still healing from years of feeling like she needed to make a choice between God and her identity. “My first memories of church are actually very beautiful,” said … [Read more...] about USA Soccer Star Abby Wambach Shares That After Childhood Experience in Church, ‘I Chose Myself’
Long Jumper Quanesha Burks Held on to God’s Promise While Going From McDonald’s to Olympics
(Sports Spectrum) As a track star for Hartselle (Ala.) High School, Quanesha Burks won 11 state championships and set seven school records. In 2013, she won the Class 5A title in the 100 meters, long jump and triple jump. It all helped her earn a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama. All the while, she also worked at McDonald’s. In a recent story for … [Read more...] about Long Jumper Quanesha Burks Held on to God’s Promise While Going From McDonald’s to Olympics