(Christian Headlines) Football commentator and well-known Christian Tony Dungy defended the sinlessness of Christ in a series of tweets last week after CNN’s Don Lemon said Jesus was not perfect. Lemon made the comment while discussing statues and monuments of the Founding Fathers. “Jesus Christ, admittedly, was not perfect when He was here on this earth, so why are we … [Read more...] about ‘Please Read the Bible,’ Tony Dungy Says after Don Lemon Alleges Jesus Wasn’t Perfect
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Washington’s NFL Team Drops ‘Redskins’ Name After 87 Years
(AP) The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. A new name must still be selected for one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen. … [Read more...] about Washington’s NFL Team Drops ‘Redskins’ Name After 87 Years
Amazon to Pull Redskins Merchandise While Team Mulls Nickname Change
(ESPN) Amazon on Wednesday became the latest company to announce that it will be removing Washington Redskins merchandise for sale while the team considers a name change. "With the announcement from the Washington team and the NFL, we are removing products with the team's name and logo from our stores," a spokesperson told CNBC. "Failure to properly close or delete all … [Read more...] about Amazon to Pull Redskins Merchandise While Team Mulls Nickname Change
Tony Dungy: ‘If You Visited Some Other Countries’ You’d Be Thankful to ‘Live in America’
(Christian Headlines) Television commentator and former NFL coach Tony Dungy sparked a social media debate over the Independence Day weekend after urging Americans to “work to improve” the United States while also celebrating the “blessings” its citizens enjoy. Dungy, the NBC studio analyst and the former coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, tweeted his … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy: ‘If You Visited Some Other Countries’ You’d Be Thankful to ‘Live in America’
Chiefs Lock up Patrick Mahomes Through 2031 With Massive Extension
(ESPN) The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year contract extension that ties him to Kansas City through the 2031 season, the team announced Monday. League sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $450 million over the 10-year period and could be worth up to $503 million. The extension includes a $140 … [Read more...] about Chiefs Lock up Patrick Mahomes Through 2031 With Massive Extension