Old Testament
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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, two-time Super Bowl winner, wrote, “The...
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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. John Wooden is regarded as one of the greatest...
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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 globally....
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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 and livelihoods rest in the hands and feet of...
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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 as a manager in 2009. More than just winning...
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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 to the African country of Malawi, he and his...
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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 to 6-foot-2 by the next season. I tried everything...
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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 Houston Astros. Many thought it was just a matter...
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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 a stunt that involved him bungee jumping out of...
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