Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:48 Posted by Clash Friday, 30 July 2010 09:42
By Melanie Clinton for BPSports
It's not your typical Africa.
Kids -- many of them Caucasian -- run across a grassy soccer field, practicing their dribbling and goaltending skills. The wind is so cold it causes teeth to chatter and eyes to water. The hot chocolate at break time garners great anticipation.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:45 Posted by Clash Thursday, 29 July 2010 09:34
By Charles Braddix for BPSports
"The World Cup is over, but South Africa is still here."
The words of a missionary with the International Mission Board in Johannesburg reflect the challenge ahead for urban missionaries serving in South Africa. IMB workers are praying that God will use their evangelistic initiatives during the World Cup soccer tournament to expand their outreach to the lost people of the nation's cities.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:51 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 28 July 2010 09:27
By Drew Nichter for BPSports
Sam Neace of Kiddville Baptist Church in Winchester, Ky., drops a box of toothpaste into a hospitality bag of everyday hygeine items that will be distributed to hundreds of grooms who will be working at the World Equestrian Games, Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. - Photo by Drew Nichter
In the weeks leading up to the World Equestrian Games, competitors are not the only ones ramping up for the country's largest-ever equine event.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:49 Posted by Clash Monday, 26 July 2010 09:19
By Joshua Cooley for BPSports
Matt Capps of the Washington Nationals is among the league leaders in saves. - Photo by Photo by Mitchell Layton/Washington Nationals
Mike Capps would have been so proud.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:49 Posted by Clash Saturday, 24 July 2010 14:25
By Jacob Alexander for BPSports
Joel Thibault, a chaplain from France affiliated with Athletes in Action, speaks to a group of South African Christians about interacting with youth through soccer training camps held in conjunction with the World Cup games.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:50 Posted by Clash Friday, 23 July 2010 08:18
By Mickey Noah for BPSports
Denver Bronco rookie quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow spoke to some 600 at a breakfast on "God and Country Day" at First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Ga., July 4. - Photo by Mickey Noah
With dozens of kids toting Florida Gator signable footballs or miniature orange football helmets, or decked out in blue jerseys with "15" on the back -- and grown-ups wearing their game-day Gator shirts -- it could have been October in Gainesville, Fla.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:50 Posted by Clash Thursday, 22 July 2010 08:07
By Bill Sorrell for BPSports
Playing for the second-youngest team in the NBA this past season, Kevin Durant became the youngest player in NBA history to win the league's scoring title when he finished the 2009-10 regular season averaging 30.1 points.
Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 09:51 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 21 July 2010 13:57
By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is making his first All-Star Game appearance this year.
One … two … three …
As the pastor stepped to the pulpit, a young Adam Wainwright began counting.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:01 Posted by Clash Thursday, 08 July 2010 12:38
By Charles Braddix for BPSports
While the world's focus has been on 32 national teams competing for the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy, activities of high significance are taking place behind the scenes.
Christian volunteers from around the world have ventured to South Africa to work with local ministries and churches, tapping into World Cup fever.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 12:36 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 07 July 2010 12:24
By Evelyn Adamson for BPSports
On a wintery day in Pretoria, South Africa's women's national soccer teams scrimmage with a squad of female soccer players from North America affiliated with Athletes in Action.
Last Updated on Friday, 18 June 2010 15:59 Posted by Clash Thursday, 01 July 2010 15:52
Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity
By: Drew Brees, Chris Fabry
After his career-threatening shoulder surgery, coaches wondered if Drew Brees would ever play football again. Then Hurricane Katrina left New Orleans under water---and the Saints homeless. Here the Super Bowl MVP shares the inspiring story of an injured quarterback, a devastated city, and an uprooted team that turned adversity into success and despair into hope! 320 pages, hardcover from Tyndale.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 18:07 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 30 June 2010 17:51
"My Finish Line" - Official trailer of the new film from the Saylors Brothers
Directed by Kyle Saylors, Produced by Kenny Saylors
This new film (coming Fall 2010) shows the world's greatest race, the Indianapolis 500, as you've never seen it before... through the eyes of team owner Sam Schmidt, who races not to just win, but to have a reason to live, and his friendship with country music recording artist Michelle Murray.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 12:17 Posted by Clash Sunday, 27 June 2010 12:05
The 2010 FIFA World Cup may well be a turning point for U.S. soccer.
American fans purchased more tickets to the matches than those of any other country -- between 130,000 and 160,000. The U.S. television audience for the national team's World Cup appearances is the highest in history, with an estimated 14 million viewers tuning in to the highly anticipated June 12 match against England, which ended in a 1-1 tie. And, the U.S. now boasts 90 million enthusiasts involved in the sport.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 12:15 Posted by Clash Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:37
U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard, during a World Cup practice in Pretoria, South Africa, has seen ways that God has guided him "to use my position as a professional athlete to encourage others with Tourette's syndrome." - Photo by Max Power
It was all about goalie Tim Howard, an outspoken Christian, during the U.S. team's World Cup opening match against England on June 12. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:36 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 16 June 2010 07:28
New DVD Features Soccer’s Elite Addressing Issues of Faith
By BPSports Staff
In preparation for the World Cup, international sports ministry Athletes in Action has released a DVD of elite soccer players from around the world sharing their stories of faith in Jesus Christ.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:36 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 15 June 2010 07:18
By Charles Braddix
Clint Dempsey, midfielder for the U.S. World Cup soccer squad, takes the ball ahead of the pack during early workouts. - Photo by BP/IMB photo
What’s been called the world’s greatest sporting event -- the FIFA World Cup -- kicked off in South Africa’s largest city on June 11.
This is the first World Cup soccer tournament held on the African continent and is expected to draw a cumulative global television audience of over 26 billion.
Last Updated on Sunday, 13 June 2010 07:45 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 15 June 2010 07:04
By Caley King Newberry
Clarence Goodson looks to make a pass against Honduras in a game earlier this year. - Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
Some Christians have miraculous stories of how they came to know Christ. Some have found themselves in the deepest, darkest moments one could possibly imagine and realized there was nowhere left to turn but to a Higher Power.
Posted by Clash Saturday, 12 June 2010 05:41
Abby Sunderland, the 16-year-old solo sailor who ran into trouble in the middle of the Indian Ocean this week, has been rescued.
Sunderland was reported to be in good health after being plucked from her damaged vessel 2,000 nautical miles off western Australia by the crew of the French fishing ship the Ile De La Reunion at 7.45pm AEST
Last Updated on Friday, 11 June 2010 09:14 Posted by Clash Friday, 11 June 2010 09:11
By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press Writer
A 16-year-old sailor on a round-the-world journey was adrift in the frigid southern Indian Ocean on Friday as rescue boats headed toward her yacht, damaged by 30-foot waves that knocked out her communications and prompted her to set off a distress signal.
Posted by Clash Thursday, 10 June 2010 18:40
Abby Sunderland, 16, is feared lost at sea today in her attempt to become the youngest sailor ever to circumnavigate the globe.
A support crew lost contact with Abby, who was in heavy seas in the Southern Indian Ocean, early this morning.
Sunderland's brother, Zac Sunderland, said his sister's boat was clearly in trouble.
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