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(Sports Spectrum) Mark Appel‘s major league debut was always supposed to be a big deal. Drafted No. 1 overall by his hometown Houston Astros in 2013, Appel was seen as a can’t-miss prospect and future cornerstone of the organization. His arrival in the big leagues did ultimately garner plenty of attention, just not for the reasons anyone thought it would. Nine years after … [Read more...] about Former No. 1 Overall Pick Mark Appel Makes MLB Debut With Phillies: ‘God Reignited That Spark in Me’

(The Christian Post) NBA superstar Jonathan Isaac knows a thing or two about defying the crowd.  In 2020, the Orlando Magic forward made headlines when he refused to kneel during the National Anthem or wear a Black Live Matters shirt while in the NBA bubble — the only player to do so.  Though his actions sparked a media firestorm, the 24-year-old ordained minister … [Read more...] about NBA Star Jonathan Isaac on How Gospel Gives Him Strength To Defy Crowd: ‘I Know What I’m Standing For’

(Sports Spectrum) Al Horford picked a great time to turn in a playoff career high. His 30 points Monday night, 16 of which came in the fourth quarter, sparked a 116-108 comeback win on the road for the Boston Celtics. It tied the second-round playoff series with the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks at 2-2. The Celtics were down by 11 in the second half, but then Horford … [Read more...] about Al Horford Gives ‘Honor and Glory to the Lord’ After Playoff Career-high Helps Celtics Win

(Faithwire) Denzel Washington is something of a unicorn: a Hollywood megastar at the highest heights showbiz has to offer — yet he’s also a man of faith who isn’t afraid to share his beliefs and wisdom with anyone who will listen. Video surfaced yesterday showing the “Man on Fire” and “Remember the Titans” star sharing some of that wisdom with several players from the Miami … [Read more...] about ‘You Never See a U-Haul Behind a Hearse’: Denzel Washington Offers Words of Wisdom to Miami Heat Players