FIRST-PERSON: President Trump defends female athletes
On Wednesday (Feb. 5), President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order mandating the end of biological men participating in women’s sports. The order, entitled, “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports,” reads in part:
Most Americans say God doesn’t care about the Super Bowl
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Judging by the television audience, Americans certainly care about the Super Bowl. Few, however, think God shares their concern.
The playoff expanded college football’s platform along with the faith of players, coaches
ATLANTA (BP) — As the seconds ticked off the clock in Mercedez-Benz Stadium Monday night, they closed out Ohio State’s ninth national championship as well as the longest college football season ever. Both may also become markers for when the faith of players and coaches reached a new level of prominence.
Pastor recalls Riley Leonard as ‘the most humble kid you’ve ever met’
FAIRHOPE, Alabama (BP) – Ryan Smith remembers the scene after Riley Leonard’s team at Fairhope High School lost a big game against a major rival.
Longtime Auburn football chaplain Chette Williams dies in boat-related accident
AUBURN, Ala. – Chette Williams, a longtime Auburn University football chaplain, died Dec. 15 after falling into the water at Lake Martin while getting off his pontoon boat. He was 61 years old.
Mississippi College changes name, shutters football program
CLINTON, Miss. (BP) — Mississippi College will become Mississippi Christian University, a statement from the school’s board of trustees announced on Nov. 18.
‘This one was sweeter,’ says Brewton-Parker coach about son’s silver medal
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. (BP) — Stephen Roberts has seen his son, Daniel, finish first many times at the track.
FIRST-PERSON: 100 years later, Olympic runner’s faith still inspires
If the Opening Ceremonies from Paris left a bitter taste in your mouth that affected your enjoyment of the Olympics, the remedy may just be reliving the athletic prowess – and courageous Christian determination – of Scottish runner Eric Liddell from the games 100 years prior.
ERLC challenges IOC to evaluate closing ceremony content
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is challenging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to evaluate its plans for the upcoming closing ceremony (Sunday, Aug. 11) and remove any content that would disrespect Christianity.
Special spaces for art, hospitality spark spiritual conversations at Olympics
PARIS (BP) – At first, Adam Moore was a little skeptical about one of the Olympics outreach strategies in which his mission team was participating.
