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Demario Davis, the leading tackler on a defense that led New Orleans to an opening-week win, recently used his post-game news conference to read scripture and testify of God’s healing power during a medical scare with his four-year-old daughter. The linebacker led the Saints with nine solo tackles during the Saints’ 16-15 win over the…

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Kirk Cousins, the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to a divisional title last season, says he listens to worship music in the locker room before games to have the proper perspective before he takes the field. The 34-year-old QB led the Vikings to a 13-4 record and NFC North title last…

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Author and sports broadcaster Tim Tebow says his Christian faith has helped give him the right perspective on life, including during one of the most significant losses of his collegiate career at the end of his senior year. The Heisman Trophy winner and former Florida quarterback acknowledged that a loss in 2009 to Alabama in…

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NFL star QB Russell Wilson recently teamed up with legendary pastor and high school football coach Denny Duron, whose “God, family, and football” formula helped Evangel Christian Academy in Louisiana return to national prominence. The new Amazon Freevee series “God. Family. Football” follows Duron, assistant head coach Fibian Carter and the Evangel Eagles during the…

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