Fundamentally Flawed
During the 2020 NFL season, many fans and sportswriters shared the same opinion about the Pittsburgh Steelers: they were fundamentally...
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Sports Reveal Character
Most coaches have heard the phrase, “sports build character.” It might surprise many that John Wooden disagreed with that statement....
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Grumble! Grumble!
Myrtis Dightman broke the “color barrier” in his profession. With his April 1967 bull-ride in Edmonton, Alberta, he became the...
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Who Do You Trust?
One of the most fearful realities for coaches is that their job depends on the athletes’ performance. Most coaches’ careers...
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Freedom in Christ
Joe Girardi won three World Series rings as a player with the Yankees in 1996, 1998, and 1999, and one...
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God’s Protection
Tad Glibert is the assistant director of operations for the Northwestern University men’s basketball program. While on a mission trip...
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Denying Reality
During middle school, I had a basketball teammate who set a peculiar goal. His goal was to grow from 5-foot-6...
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Hard Heart
Mark Appel was destined for baseball greatness. The former Stanford pitcher was selected No. 1 overall in 2013 by the...
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Making Excuses
During preparation for a home game, Dan Meers, who is the KC Wolf mascot with the Kansas City Chiefs, practiced...
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Right Man, Wrong Time
Peyton Manning underwent several neck surgeries and spinal fusion surgeries ahead of the 2011 season, which forced him to sit...
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A 5-day per week or 410-day Bible reading plan, journal, and scripture memory plan through the Old and New Testament.