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(Christian Headlines) Ben Roethlisberger spent the first four decades of his life becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history while standing firm on a foundation of faith. For his next 40 years, he says, he wants to use his platform to expand God's kingdom, which will include the launch of a father-son retreat near his home. Roethlisberger, who turned 40 … [Read more...] about Ben Roethlisberger to Launch Father-son Retreat in Retirement: ‘I’m Living for Jesus’

(Sports Spectrum) Maurice “Termite” Watkins tried to contain his excitement and stay engaged in the conversation simultaneously, which was not easy to do. On the other end of the phone was former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, asking Watkins if he would train his son, Evan. Watkins, a decorated boxer in his own right, immediately agreed and promised to treat … [Read more...] about Faith & Baptism of Boxer Evan Holyfield, Son of Evander, Highlighted in New Docuseries

(Christian Headlines) New Orleans Saints linebacker Dermario Davis and his wife, Tamela, recently opened up about how their faith was tested after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her left eye. Their daughter, Carly-Faith Davis, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer in the back of the eye that typically affects children. In May … [Read more...] about NFL Linebacker Dermario Davis, His Wife Share How Their Faith Sustained Them After Their Daughter Was Diagnosed With Cancer

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Schools and school sports regulators could no longer require advance waivers or otherwise restrict participants’ religious apparel unless it causes a “legitimate danger” for fellow competitors, under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Mike DeWine. The measure was inspired by an Ohio teen … [Read more...] about Ohio Governor Signs Athletes’ Religious Expression Bill

(Christian Headlines) A 36-year NBA referee veteran recently claimed he was fired from the basketball league last year because he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to a religious objection. “I guess I never thought that my faith in our Lord Jesus Christ would prevent me, or stop me, or get in the way of me refereeing NBA basketball games,” Ken Mauer told host … [Read more...] about Longtime Catholic NBA Referee Says He Was Fired for Refusing To Follow League’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate