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In 1950, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton became the first Black man to sign an NBA contract, breaking the longstanding color barrier and changing the game of basketball forever. Despite his undeniable impact on sports, Clifton’s story and faith’s fundamental role in his career and life have remained unknown. However, “Sweetwater,” a new movie starring Jim Caviezel,…

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Julius Poppinga, the son of former Packers Super Bowl champion linebacker Brady Poppinga, recently died, according to the Ventura County Star. The publication reports that Poppinga suffered a severe asthma attack, adding that he dealt with a collapsed lung while hospitalized that he didn’t recover from. The 17-year-old junior attended Westlake High School in Thousand…

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence says his successful football career comes after his relationship with God. His journey to NFL stardom started during his college football career with the Clemson Tigers at Clemson University. He gained widespread acclaim and recognition for his outstanding skills on the field. During his freshman year, Lawrence became the starting…

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Former football player Tim Tebow has always been about football and faith, and when it came to his playing career, his belief in God was pushed into the national spotlight. Tebow never shied away from sharing his faith, whether it was playing for the Florida Gators, the Denver Broncos, a New York Mets minor league…

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