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(Sports Spectrum) Recently retired NFL tight end Benjamin Watson once again served as host. He was joined Wednesday by New England Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater, former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck, and U.S. women’s hockey player Gigi Marvin. Hasselbeck brought up Scripture passages that have been impacting … [Read more...] about Matt Hasselbeck Joins Benjamin Watson to Discuss Identity and Scripture

(Sports Spectrum) Ten years ago, the Tennessee Titans used one of their sixth-round picks (No. 207 overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft on Myron Rolle, a standout defensive back from Florida State. He was a standout because of his football talent — third-team All-American in 2008 — but also because of his academics. He later returned to Florida State to earn his medical degree, … [Read more...] about Myron Rolle, Former NFL Safety, Battling Coronavirus as Neurosurgery Resident, Christ’s Servant

(SportsSpectrum) In the midst of city lockdowns and the coronavirus pandemic, pro athletes who are followers of Christ are teaming up to spread hope and the Gospel. On Friday afternoon, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pro Athletes Outreach came together virtually for the first global sports gathering called Huddle Up. The virtual huddle served to … [Read more...] about Benjamin Watson Hosts Pro Athletes in First Virtual Huddle Up with FCA, PAO

Karl-Anthony Towns, a member of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves, went to social media and pleaded for people to take this virus seriously after his mother was put in a medically induced coma due to the coronavirus. Towns said his mother said things he didn't want to hear (before being put into the medically induced coma), referring to her not thinking she was going to get … [Read more...] about NBA Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns Mother in Coma Due to COVID-19; Praying for Everyone

The future Hall of Famer, who signed a 2-year $50 million contract recently, committed $5 million to the State of Louisiana in 2020. Brees and his wife posted on Instagram: "The priority now is helping our communities get through this tough time.After considerable research and conversations with local organizations, we will be mobilizing our partnerships with Second … [Read more...] about Saints QB Drew Brees and Wife Donate $5 Million to Louisiana for Coronavirus Aid