(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’
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Al Horford Gives ‘Honor and Glory to the Lord’ After Playoff Career-high Helps Celtics Win
(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
‘You Never See a U-Haul Behind a Hearse’: Denzel Washington Offers Words of Wisdom to Miami Heat Players
(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
Ben Roethlisberger Is Trusting God’s Plan in the Wake of Former Teammate Dwayne Haskins Tragic Death
24-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was tragically killed on Saturday morning after being struck by a dump truck while attempting to walk across Interstate 595 near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Haskins was the 15th overall pick by the Washington Commanders (formerly known as the Washington Redskins) in the 2019 draft. Haskins started 13 games … [Read more...] about Ben Roethlisberger Is Trusting God’s Plan in the Wake of Former Teammate Dwayne Haskins Tragic Death
Led by Faith-driven Jalen Wilson, Kansas Completes Championship Comeback in Historic Fashion
(The Christian Post) Things didn’t look good for Kansas in the first half Monday night in New Orleans. The Jayhawks took a quick 7-0 lead in the national championship game against North Carolina, but by the time the first half concluded, Kansas was down 40-25 and stunned. If Kansas — the only No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament to make the Final Four — was going to … [Read more...] about Led by Faith-driven Jalen Wilson, Kansas Completes Championship Comeback in Historic Fashion