Old Testament

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  Jan 9

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

  The effects of COVID-19 changed everyone’s lives in 2020. It has also altered how the professional sports world functions. In March of 2020, we had to watch leagues put...

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  Jan 8

  by Gordon Thiessen

  The Flood

  1997 brought lousy weather early in the baseball season, including a July 21 deluge that swamped the field at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Brewers manager Phil Garner commented, “We’ve...

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  Jan 7

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Disaster

  Something terrible happened to the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team in the spring of 2002. They held a seven-run lead over Pepperdine going into the bottom of the ninth inning....

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  Jan 6

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Opening Day

  A professional baseball player doesn’t just appear on the field out of nowhere; his career begins with the first catch of a baseball. Everything in life has a beginning,...

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  Dec 29

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Words of Wisdom

  During his coaching career at UCLA, John Wooden shared words of wisdom throughout his life and writings. While his success on the court led the basketball team to an...

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  Dec 28

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Transition of Leadership

  As Nick Saban turned 67, every reporter has begun asking him about retirement and who would take over for him. As the successful football coach entered his 13th season...

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  Dec 27

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Slumps

  Mike Trout’s recent 2018 slump, when he had gone hitless for 19 at-bats, was nothing new in MLB history. The Los Angeles star outfielder faced the worst slump in...

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  Dec 26

  by Gordon Thiessen

  Forgetfulness of God

  Doc & Darryl is an ESPN documentary about the 1980s New York Mets stars Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. It shows each player’s behind-the-scenes struggles with money and temptation...

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  Dec 22

  by Gordon Thiessen

  A Picture of Love

  Derek Redmond is best remembered for performing at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He wouldn’t have finished the race without his father’s help. Redmond was favored to win...

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