(The Christian Post) Friends and luminaries in the NFL remembered former wide receiver David Patten for his play, life and faith over the weekend after his tragic death in a motorcycle crash. He was 47. Richland County coroner Naida Rutherford said in a statement cited by The Associated Press that Patten, who won three Super Bowl championships with the New England … [Read more...] about Devout Christian, Super Bowl Winner David Patten Mourned After Fatal Crash
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Djokovic Out of Us Open After Hitting Line Judge With Ball
(AP) Novak Djokovic was kicked out of the U.S. Open for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a tennis ball after dropping a game in his fourth-round match Sunday, a stunning end to his 29-match winning streak and bid for an 18th Grand Slam title. As he walked to the Arthur Ashe Stadium sideline for a changeover, trailing Pablo Carreño Busta 6-5 in the first … [Read more...] about Djokovic Out of Us Open After Hitting Line Judge With Ball
NBA Playoff Ratings Slip as Fans Grumble That League Has Become ‘Too Political’
(Forbes) Some basketball fans are souring on the NBA’s support of teams and players bringing politics onto the court, tossing an assist to President Donald Trump in his attacks on the league. “People are tired of watching the highly political @NBA. Basketball ratings are WAY down, and they won’t be coming back. I hope football and baseball are watching and learning because … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Ratings Slip as Fans Grumble That League Has Become ‘Too Political’
Brewers’ Lorenzo Cain ‘Trying to Get My Life Right With God’ as He Sits Out 2020 Season
(Sports Spectrum) A number of players have opted out of the 2020 Major League Baseball season due to COVID-19 concerns. That was only part of Lorenzo Cain’s reasoning, though. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder told reporters last week that he also wanted to focus on his relationship with God. “This lifestyle and everything that’s going on in 2020 has definitely opened my … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Lorenzo Cain ‘Trying to Get My Life Right With God’ as He Sits Out 2020 Season
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins on Coronavirus: ‘If I Die, I Die’
(ESPN) Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. "If I die, I die," the Minnesota Vikings quarterback said during a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast. "I kind of have peace about that." Cousins indicated during the interview, published Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Vikings QB Kirk Cousins on Coronavirus: ‘If I Die, I Die’