Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 08:41 Posted by Clash Saturday, 04 February 2012 08:35

By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
Matthew Slater, a special teams player for the New England Patriots, is playing in his first Super Bowl. - Photo by Courtesy of the New England Patriots
As the son of an NFL Hall of Famer, Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots had some advantages when it came to learning the game of football.
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:46 Posted by Clash Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:38

I was actually sittin' in Denny's on the laptop, wi-fied in, thinking of something to write about. Suddenly, the Spirit drop into my mind, Tim Tebow.
So here I am, tebowing, like the rest of humanity. He's the most popular man on the planet, or at least it seems. The epitome of infamy, the neo-muhammad ali, if you will. Except He claims Christ, of course.
So, exactly who is Tim Tebow? Well....Hmph...Lets see...
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:10 Posted by Clash Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:05

By Michael Foust for BPSports
When outspoken Christian quarterback Tim Tebow threw for 316 yards to help Denver upset favored Pittsburgh in the playoffs, millions flocked to the Internet to search for John 3:16 -- so much so that the day after the game, that Bible verse was the No. 1 search on Google.
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:10 Posted by Clash Thursday, 19 January 2012 09:10

Season Ends, but Tebow Inspired Fans on and off the Field
By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. - Photo by Eric Lars Bakke / Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow's riveting and tumultuous season ended Jan. 14, with the New England Patriots hammering the Denver Broncos 45-10 in an AFC divisional playoff game.
"A lot of ups and downs," Tebow said about his second NFL season after the loss in Foxborough, Mass. "Overall, it's been a very special opportunity for me, something I'm really thankful for. There's a lot of things we're proud of. Obviously, it's hard to see them all right now," Tebow was quoted as saying.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 20:52 Posted by Clash Sunday, 01 January 2012 09:41

By Staff for BP Sports
The ending of Faith and Family Day with the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome was a bit unusual in that 1,800 participants got to run around the field until Rams officials said it was time to go.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 20:52 Posted by Clash Saturday, 31 December 2011 10:32

By Brian Koonce for BP Sports
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has spoken about his faith in the Lord at several Christian Family Day events and at local churches. - Photo by St. Louis Cardinals
Mike Matheny has only been on the job at the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for a few weeks, but the former catcher is no stranger to the team nor to the area’s Christian community.
Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 10:37 Posted by Clash Saturday, 26 November 2011 12:28

By Bill Sorrell for BP Sports
Arkansas State University coach Hugh Freeze says he has vowed to share the gospel with every player he coaches.
At Andy’s Frozen Custard in Jonesboro, Ark., an addition to the menu has been selling like hotcakes since it was introduced at an Arkansas State University power breakfast this summer.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 17:10 Posted by Clash Thursday, 03 November 2011 13:22

Review: "Tim Tebow: Everything in Between" - DVD
Film And DVD Reviews by Phil Boatwright
Considered the most celebrated college football player of all time, Tim Tebow’s life is chronicled in the new DVD release from Summit Entertainment. The documentary follows the NFL rookie quarterback as he trains and prepares for the ultimate personal and professional transition in his life.
Last Updated on Monday, 24 October 2011 09:50 Posted by Clash Monday, 24 October 2011 12:45

By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
Ted Barrett, one of the umpires for this year's World Series, is co-founder of the ministry Calling for Christ. - Photo by Brad Mangin, MLB Photos
He'll be on the field for every game, right in the middle of the action, but he won't throw a pitch or take a swing.
Ted Barrett feels the pressure nonetheless. He knows the stakes are high when the World Series starts tonight between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals. But while the players will all be doing their utmost to leave their mark on the Fall Classic, Barrett and five other guys hope that nobody even knows they are there.
Posted by Clash Wednesday, 19 October 2011 07:17

"Playing With Purpose: Basketball"
Inside the Lives and Faith of Top NBA Stars
by Mike Yorkey
Meet the “dream team” of talented NBA players with fascinating faith stories in Playing with Purpose: Basketball. Just in time for the new pro season, this book chronicles the lives of several players who stand strong for their Christian faith. Veteran CBA author Mike Yorkey, whose Playing with Purpose biography of NFL rookies Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, and Colt McCoy was a best-seller, now profiles NBA stars both established and up-and-coming—such as Jeremy Lin, Kyle Korver, Anthony Parker, Luke Ridnour, and Chris Kaman. With a foreword by Ernie Johnson, host of TNT’s NBA coverage, Playing with Purpose: Basketball is perfect for any hoops fan.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 19:11 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 12 October 2011 10:58

LifeWay, Joe Gibbs, Tony Evans to partner at simulcast from NASCAR track
LifeWay Men, a team at LifeWay Christian Resources, will broadcast a live simulcast event featuring Joe Gibbs and Tony Evans on May 26 from Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.
The live simulcast, titled after Gibbs' New York Times bestselling book, "Game Plan for Life," follows the theme of helping men focus on godly masculinity.
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 September 2011 10:08 Posted by Clash Thursday, 29 September 2011 15:35

Kingsport Church Ministers to Local High School Team
By Lonnie Wilkey for BPSports
Pastor Roc Collins, of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tenn., far left, speaks to members of the Sullivan Central High School football team during a pre-game meal hosted by the church before a team's Friday night game. The church began the pre-game meal tradition for the team five years ago and it has become a continuing ministry for the church.
Prior to their Friday night football game, players and coaches at Sullivan Central High School here do not know if they will win or lose the game.
Posted by Clash Sunday, 18 September 2011 06:52

Tebow Remains Resolute Despite Criticism and Uncertainty
By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has consistently spoken for Christ, Denver pastor Jim Shaddix says. - Photo by Eric Lars Bakke / Denver Broncos
Despite criticism of his play by football analysts and possible relegation to third-string status, Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Tim Tebow has maintained a positive outlook and says his faith in the Lord has given him strength.
Last Updated on Monday, 22 August 2011 08:40 Posted by Clash Monday, 22 August 2011 10:34

Auburn football team views screening of ‘Courageous’
By Staff at BPSports
"Courageous," a movie produced by Sherwood Pictures of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., opens Sept. 30.
The Auburn football team recently took a break from practice and team meetings to attend a special screening of "Courageous," a riveting film set for release Sept. 30.
Last Updated on Monday, 01 August 2011 08:52 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 03 August 2011 09:46

Football in Portugal Provides Opportunity for Evangelism
By Trent Parker for BPSports
Southern Baptist missionary Brady Nurse coaches members of the Lisbon Crusaders.
The bright Portuguese sun illuminated the makeshift football field. In the distance, Atlantic waves beat the shore. Players for the Lisbon Crusaders took the field for their pre-game routines, which include, among other things, marking the field's yard lines with sand.
Last Updated on Monday, 01 August 2011 08:52 Posted by Clash Monday, 01 August 2011 08:37

Women’s World Cup Experience Opens Doors for Cox’s Witness
By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
Stephanie Cox, a defender for the Boston Breakers, was a member of the U.S. Women's World Cup team in Germany. - Photo by David Silverman/DSPics.com
Though she was part of the U.S. Women’s World Cup team competing in Germany, Stephanie Cox spent much of her time on the bench. In six total games, Cox played in two of them for a total of 67 minutes.
The lack of playing time was frustrating for Cox, a defender. But it was also a reminder of her responsibility to her teammates, regardless of how much time she spent on the field.
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 July 2011 08:25 Posted by Clash Saturday, 23 July 2011 08:15

By Sara Shelton for BPSports
North American Mission Board missionary Ron Wilson (right) uses martial arts classes to build relationships with people in Mountsville, Pa., where he is planting a new church. Many of those who attend first met Wilson at his martial arts studio.
As a child, Ron Wilson dreamed about one day growing up to be a martial arts instructor. It began as a simple interest in defending himself against bullies and later became a passion.
Last Updated on Monday, 18 July 2011 06:47 Posted by Clash Tuesday, 19 July 2011 06:39

By Kelly Shrout for BPSports
"Game Plan for Life" is available from LifeWay Christian Stores.
Joe Gibbs, a three-time Super Bowl champion coach and owner of a three-time NASCAR champion team, relates to men's innate desire to win.
"What men want to know, everywhere I go, is how they can succeed too," Gibbs writes in "Game Plan for Life: Your Personal Playbook for Success."
Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 08:33 Posted by Clash Wednesday, 25 May 2011 09:01

By Tim Ellsworth for BPSports
K.J. Choi
K.J. Choi was quick to talk about his faith after winning The Players Championship in a sudden death playoff May 15 against David Toms at TPC Sawgrass.
"I'm just very thankful to the Lord," Choi said through an interpreter in a post-tournament interview. "It's Him that allowed me to win this tournament.... I prayed really hard all through the day, and I think that's why God was able to give me this great gift."
Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 08:33 Posted by Clash Monday, 23 May 2011 07:56

Durant Matures in His Faith, Game
By Bill Sorrell for BPSports
Kevin Durant has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA's Western Conference finals. - Photo by Oklahoma City Thunder
Points, rebounds and assists aren't the only things growing in NBA star Kevin Durant's life.
"I've grown so much," Durant said of his faith.