(Sports Spectrum) Sam Howell called it “a day I’ll remember forever.” The University of North Carolina quarterback shared on social media on Friday that he got baptized. “Choosing to follow Christ has been the best decision I’ve ever made in my life,” Howell wrote on Instagram. “God has done so many amazing things in my life and has blessed me in ways I could never … [Read more...] about North Carolina QB Sam Howell Gets Baptized: ‘Best Decision I’ve Ever Made in My Life’
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Simone Biles Talks About Her Biological Mother, Going ‘Hungry’ as a Child Before Adoption
(People) Simone Biles is opening up about her upbringing. In the latest episode of her Facebook Watch series, Simone Vs. Herself, the 24-year-old Olympic gymnast spoke candidly about her biological mother and the challenges she and her siblings faced after they were placed in foster care. In the episode, aptly titled "Who Am I?," Biles recalled how her … [Read more...] about Simone Biles Talks About Her Biological Mother, Going ‘Hungry’ as a Child Before Adoption
Olympic Organizers Make Exception for Breastfeeding Athletes
(ForEveryMom) Athletes who are breastfeeding will now be able to bring their babies to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan later this summer. A decision that was made early Wednesday morning by the Tokyo 2020 organizers. This year’s Olympic Games are already an unprecedented kind. Having been delayed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, international guests and … [Read more...] about Olympic Organizers Make Exception for Breastfeeding Athletes
NFL Proudly Declares ‘Football Is Gay’ in New Video
(NBC News) In a video shared on Twitter on Monday, the National Football League declared, "Football is gay." In white letters on a black background, the word "gay" was then replaced with words including "lesbian," "beautiful," "queer," "transgender," "power" and "life." The video's final declaration: "Football is for everyone." The NFL released the video in response … [Read more...] about NFL Proudly Declares ‘Football Is Gay’ in New Video
Former MLB Pitcher Blaine Boyer Finds His Purpose off the Field Through Water Mission
(Sports Spectrum) Blaine Boyer is a retired professional baseball pitcher living at the intersection of sports and Christianity. His faith is as strong as his pitch, proven both by his successful MLB career and philanthropic impact on the global water crisis through Water Mission. From Atlanta, Georgia, to Uganda, his example as a Christian athlete inspires fans, teammates and … [Read more...] about Former MLB Pitcher Blaine Boyer Finds His Purpose off the Field Through Water Mission