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Giants’ star Blackburn: ‘God gave me another opportunity’

Published on February 16, 2012

For much of the year, Chase Blackburn watched the NFL season the way millions of other fans did ? from his couch. He ended the season, however, in the middle of the New York Giants Super Bowl victory celebration.... Continue Reading »

Giants’ star: God gave me another ‘opportunity’

Published on February 8, 2012

In Sunday"s Super Bowl XLVI win over New England in Lucas Oil Stadium, Blackburn made one of the game"s biggest plays.... Continue Reading »

Patriots’ Slater a spiritual leader for teammates

Published on February 3, 2012

New England Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater, speaking to reporters at Super Bowl media day, also fills a leadership role for the team, leading Bible studies and being "a Christian brother that we can go and talk to,"... Continue Reading »

SPORTS: Tebow answers critics with big win

Published on January 10, 2012

After three straight losses and speculation from analysts that his days as the Denver Broncos" starting quarterback were near an end, Tim Tebow answered his critics decisively in a 29-23 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Jan. 8.... Continue Reading »

Albert Pujols and the Money

Published on January 5, 2012

The hardest part about hearing that Albert Pujols was leaving the St. Louis Cardinals was the knowledge that I?d have to break the news to my 8-year-old son. Like me, Daniel is a big-time fan of Pujols and the... Continue Reading »

SPORTS: RG3’s Heisman makes Baylor history

Published on December 13, 2011

Robert Griffin III became the first Baylor University football player ever to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy when his name was announced Dec. 11 in New York as the recipient of college football"s top award.... Continue Reading »

Panel: Baptist academia face major challenges

Published on December 6, 2011

Southern Baptist universities and seminaries face significant challenges in the near future in areas such as theology and science, globalization, and their relationship to churches, Union University President David S. Dockery said in an address in conjunction with the... Continue Reading »

These World Series umps have seen Christ change lives

Published on October 20, 2011

He knows the stakes are high when the World Series starts tonight between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals.... Continue Reading »

At Union, Blair emphasizes Western values

Published on October 6, 2011

In an age when Western civilization is facing acute challenges, Tony Blair said westerners must continue to hold strongly to their beliefs in freedom, democracy, the rule of law and equality.... Continue Reading »

Former NFL coach to speak on 9/11

Published on September 6, 2011

Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel will be the guest speaker at the Las Vegas-area Green Valley Baptist Church in Henderson on Sept. 11 for a special service honoring first-responders.... Continue Reading »

Women’s World Cup experience opens doors for Cox’s witness

Published on August 18, 2011

Though she was part of the U.S. Women's World Cup team competing in Germany, Stephanie Cox spent much of her time on the bench. In six total games, Cox played in two of them for a total of 67... Continue Reading »

SPORTS: At World Cup, U.S. defender found purpose sitting on the bench

Published on July 28, 2011

U.S. team member Stephanie Cox spent much of her time on the bench at the Women"s World Cup in Germany.

The lack of playing time -- she played in two of the team"s six games, for a total of 67... Continue Reading »