(Fox News) Former NFL coach Tony Dungy is a man who takes his Christian faith very seriously, and when it comes to Rev. Raphael Warnock, who is running for U.S. Senate in Georgia, he wasn’t so sure about him. Warnock, a Democrat and pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, is in the middle of a runoff election against Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga. Warnock tweeted Tuesday he was a … [Read more...] about Ex-NFL Coach Tony Dungy Skeptical About Warnock’s Faith After ‘Pro-Choice Pastor’ Tweet
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QB Jalen Hurts Trusts in God’s Timing, Leads Eagles to Upset Victory in 1st NFL Start
(Sports Spectrum) The future is certainly sunny in Philadelphia for Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts led his team to an upset win over the New Orleans Saints, 24-21, in his first career NFL start on Sunday while showing glimpses of potential stardom. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown and did not throw an interception or get sacked. … [Read more...] about QB Jalen Hurts Trusts in God’s Timing, Leads Eagles to Upset Victory in 1st NFL Start
Cleveland to Drop Indians Nickname After 105 Years
(ESPN) The Cleveland Indians plan to drop the nickname they have used for more than a century, becoming the latest professional sports franchise to shed its Native American imagery amid accusations that its use is racist, two sources familiar with the decision confirmed to ESPN. The organization is expected to announce the change this week, sources said, continuing a … [Read more...] about Cleveland to Drop Indians Nickname After 105 Years
Kirk Cousins on Vikings’ Early-Season Struggles: ‘That Drove Me Closer to the Lord’
(Sports Spectrum) Following a 10-6 regular season in 2019, and an overtime playoff win over New Orleans before a playoff loss to San Francisco, the Minnesota Vikings had high hopes of building on that success in 2020. Then they started the season 1-5. After a crushing 40-23 defeat to previously-winless Atlanta in Week 6, the Vikings entered their bye week. And coming out of … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins on Vikings’ Early-Season Struggles: ‘That Drove Me Closer to the Lord’
3 NFL Players Support FCA Through ‘My Cause My Cleats’
(ChurchLeaders) For this year’s My Cause My Cleats, the NFL initiative that lets players publicize organizations and causes they support, three pro football players gave a shoe-based shout-out to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). FCA Supporters Among the NFL’s Ranks Here’s a snapshot of the athletes who took to the field last Sunday with FCA on their … [Read more...] about 3 NFL Players Support FCA Through ‘My Cause My Cleats’