via praiesbaltimore: On Wednesday the NFL has passed a rule that makes it mandatory for players to stand for the National Anthem or the team risks being fined. League commissioner Rodger Goodell says the rule “reaffirms our strong commitment to work alongside our players to strengthen our communities and advance social justice.” San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick […]
via Cleveland19: For two weeks now, TV reports have documented the total devastation from Puerto Rico, and perhaps no one feels it more than some of the players on the Cleveland Indians. Now in the postseason and maybe heading to a World Series, shortstop Francisco Lindor, from Caguas, splits his focus between baseball and his […]
In wake of the release of new Erwin brother’s film, ‘Woodlawn’, many football players in the NFL and in College and High School are following suit and taking to the field in public prayer as well as coming to faith in Jesus Christ. The NFL have recently been posting pictures on social media of NFL […]
As the National Football League preseason is now officially underway, it can be hard to tell with the many pounds of equipment that players wear which of them understand that God comes before football. With all the hits, tackles, touchdowns and excitement that the NFL season brings, it can be easy for fans and children […]
National Football League owners have agreed to a new personal conduct policy. The unanimous vote comes in the wake of several domestic violence incidents involving players in the league. The NFL presented the “revised and strengthened Personal Conduct Policy” at a meeting today in Dallas, according to a statement on NFL.com. It outlines several new […]
The first sizeable crowd Johnny Manziel has been around in Cleveland ended up being half his height. The elementary school kids numbered in the hundreds at Grindstone Elementary School, and the shrieks were in the ultra-high decibel range. “This is the first time any of us have really been out and about in Cleveland,” […]
The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Cincinnati withheavy hearts Sunday after the death of practice squad player Jerry Brown. The team was able to pull out anemotional 20-19 victory against the Bengals, but many from the team were still reeling from the tragic incident which also involved Cowboys lineman Josh Brent. Brent, who was driving the vehicle when it crashed, was […]
As Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin have risen to prominence in the NFL and NBA, the touchstones of professional sports and religion have converged perhaps as never before. Tebow, the New York Jets quarterback known for doing missionary work in the offseason, and Lin, the point guard who came out of nowhere to […]
The NBA players rejected the league’s latest offer Monday and have begun the process to disband the union. The decision likely jeopardizes the 2011-12 NBA season. “We’re prepared to file this antitrust action against the NBA,” union executive director Billy Hunter said. “That’s the best situation where players can get their due process.”He said players […]
Earlier this month, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title in a thrilling NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. But they may not get a chance to defend their title next season. The owners have locked out the players, according to Players Union Chief Billy Hunter. Both sides were unable to come to an agreement […]
Earlier this month, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title in a thrilling NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. But they may not get a chance to defend their title next season. The owners have locked out the players, according to Players Union Chief Billy Hunter. Both sides were unable to come to an agreement […]
