Author Archives for Gordon Thiessen

The Most Immoral Sport

April 20, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on The Most Immoral Sport

The sport of cycling is infamous for its culture of cheating, made famous by Lance...

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No Pain, No Gain

April 17, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on No Pain, No Gain

In the fall of 1975, I remember entering the University of Nebraska weight room as...

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Commit To Excellence

April 16, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Commit To Excellence

Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt pioneered women’s college basketball and led the Tennessee Volunteers...

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An Example for Others

April 15, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on An Example for Others

In an interview with the Big Ten Network, legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy discussed how...

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Wisdom Walks

April 14, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Wisdom Walks

During my freshman year at Nebraska, I noticed a difference in the lives of several...

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Working For the Lord

April 13, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Working For the Lord

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw became a household name after winning the Cy Young...

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Win At All Costs

April 10, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Win At All Costs

Over the past decade, the win-at-all-costs mentality has become a bigger issue in sports at...

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Praying For Your Team

April 9, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Praying For Your Team

Legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne discussed how prayer plays a role in his life...

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Imitation of Faith

April 8, 2026 4:45 am Published by Gordon Thiessen Comments Off on Imitation of Faith

New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris suffered a serious illness while breaking Babe Ruth’s single-season...

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