sports
Tebow Finds Fulfillment Off the Field
Eleven days after the New York Jets cut him, Christian quarterback Tim Tebow told a crowd of about 3,000 at Lake Michigan College that his main goal is to impact lives, whether on or off the field.
Winning Takes Care of Everything: Our New Heroes
A lot of things go into making a person great in the eyes of our culture. Unfortunately these days, character isn't necessarily one of them.
There's Courage, Then There's Courage: Collins and Broussard
A sports celebrity took a courageous stand last week, but it wasn't the one we heard the most about.
Texas Athlete Disqualified After Pointing to Heaven
Derrick Hayes had just helped his Columbus high school relay team qualify for state. As he crossed the finish line in the 4x100-meter relay, he pointed his finger toward heaven. Track officials disqualified his entire team, barring it from competing at the state championships.
ESPN Analyst Chris Broussard Under Fire After Calling Homosexuality a Sin
ESPN analyst and sportswriter Chris Broussard is under fire after calling homosexuality a sin during a televised discussion Monday.
Will Gay NBA Player Be 'Marketing Goldmine'?
Jason Collins is the first active player in a major American team sport to announce that he is gay.
Parents, Sports and Church
I am about to enter into a volatile subject. Not abortion or same-sex marriage. I want to talk about parents, sports and the church.
Biggest Reason for Declining Church Attendance: Children's Sports?
Sunday morning used to be a time reserved by many Christians for attending worship services, but new research indicates the extent to which American churches today are competing against other activities -- the biggest competition being children's sports.
Pro Athletes Influence Society More Than Pastors, Say Two-Thirds of Americans
A new survey by the Barna Group released just before the Super Bowl suggests that Americans believe professional athletes influence society more than pastors "by more than a three-to-one margin."
Super Bowl Ads a Contrast of Culture
For good or bad, advertisements are a reflection and extension of the culture. So, what did the commercials during last night’s Super Bowl communicate?
