New Testament
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The Agreement
Every professional team uses some type of contract or agreement with its athletes and coaches. In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed the largest contract in U.S. sports history, worth $503...
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Stiff-Necked Followers
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of a coach’s job is managing stubborn athletes who refuse to follow team rules. Can you imagine coaching the flamboyant Dennis Rodman, the former...
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Resting on the Sabbath
Eric Liddell was a devout Christian who refused to run his favored 100-meter race because a qualifying round fell on the Sabbath. Instead, he went on to win a...
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Giving Our Best
Neymar is one of the world's best soccer players. The Brazilian professional footballer’s five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain through June 2022 was worth $350 million. He is the second...
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Gaining Access
The Green Bay Packers took steps to help fans access Lambeau Field during the 2020 pandemic season. Lambeau Field remained mostly empty that season. In December, the Packers finally...
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Fundamentally Flawed
During the 2020 NFL season, many fans and sportswriters shared the same opinion about the Pittsburgh Steelers: they were fundamentally flawed. Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl winner, wrote,...
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Sports Reveal Character
Most coaches have heard the phrase, “sports build character.” Many may be surprised to learn that John Wooden disagreed. John Wooden is regarded as one of the greatest coaches...
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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 first Black cowboy to be ranked number one...
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Who Do You Trust
One of the most fearful realities for coaches is that their jobs depend on athletes’ performance. Most coaches’ careers and livelihoods rest in the hands and feet of 14-22-year-olds....
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