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Baylor hits Sweet 16 at 26-11 … and 5 baptisms

Published on March 28, 2014

Nothing changed in how Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew went about his work this year. Nothing, that is, except the results — especially the results off the court where five of his players, in professing faith in Christ,... Continue Reading »

Snowboarder seeks to inspire beyond Sochi

Published on February 13, 2014

Editor’s note: Kelly Clark finished third Feb. 12 in the women’s snowboard halfpipe competition. Also, read a related story on Clark that ran during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. U.S. Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark knows some of the... Continue Reading »

Boy Scout resolution adopted by SBC

Published on July 1, 2013

Southern Baptists expressed their “opposition to and disappointment in” the membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America but affirmed the freedom of local churches to determine their own relationships with the national Scouting organization. The action came in... Continue Reading »

Boy Scout resolution adopted by SBC

Published on June 13, 2013

Southern Baptists expressed their “opposition to and disappointment in” the membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America but affirmed the freedom of local churches to determine their own relationships with the national Scouting organization. The action came in... Continue Reading »

Sportscaster Summerall remembered for Christian faith

Published on April 25, 2013

Pat Summerall stood in the front row at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, on Easter Sunday, next to his wife, Cheri, as the congregation sang 'the Old Rugged Cross.? ?I looked over there at Pat, and big tears... Continue Reading »

49ers’ kicker perseveres despite setbacks

Published on February 14, 2013

David Akers spent a dozen seasons in the NFL in a time of plenty. Now with the San Francisco 49ers, Akers was one of the most consistent kickers in the game during 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, regularly... Continue Reading »

College coaches ponder Hall of Fame vote, baseball’s steroids era and ‘the right way’

Published on January 31, 2013

Baseball writers made their statement about steroids when it was announced that nobody was elected to the Hall of Fame on this year's ballot ? despite the eligibility of such superstars as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa.... Continue Reading »

Gold medalist Gabby Douglas ‘always’ praying

Published on January 3, 2013

Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas writes in a new book about how her faith in God and the support of her family helped her stick with gymnastics when she felt like quitting. ?Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of... Continue Reading »

World Series gives Mich. Baptists an entree

Published on October 29, 2012

Michigan Baptists are using the World Series in Detroit as an opportunity to share the Gospel with fans headed to the games between the Tigers and the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park.... Continue Reading »

Pregame prayers defended by Univ. of Tenn

Published on October 2, 2012

The University of Tennessee, in rejecting a request from the Freedom From Religion Foundation to eliminate the Volunteers" traditional pregame prayer, has garnered praise from the Alliance Defending Freedom.... Continue Reading »

Gold medalist Douglas: Glory goes to God

Published on August 16, 2012

Gabby Douglas will soon have more money than she ever dreamed. With a vibrant smile and two gold medals to her credit at the Olympics, the 16-year-old gymnast undoubtedly will cash in with endorsement and marketing deals worth millions... Continue Reading »

Olympian Brittany Viola ‘diving for the Lord’

Published on August 8, 2012

At 15, American Brittany Viola thought she wasn"t good enough to be one of the top divers in the world because she didn"t look the part.... Continue Reading »