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Rick Barnes, head coach of the No. 1-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team, has achieved what most coaches only dream of: an undefeated season so far, a team poised for a No. 1 seed in March Madness, and victories over powerhouse programs like Louisville, Virginia, and Baylor. But Barnes says his identity and success are not…

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Tony Dungy gave his thoughts about coaches cursing when speaking to their players. Dungy was responding to a post by executive director of the Moorad Center at Villanova University, Andrew Brandt, which said, “I challenge NFL head coaches to give post-game locker room speeches without using the word ‘F***ing’ every sentence. Not sure it can…

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is receiving praise after he stopped mid-game to pray for an opposing player in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During the fourth quarter, the Eagles’ defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered an injury and went down on the ground. In a clip shared on social media, Young can be seen…

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An emerging talent in the NBA made a stunning game-winning shot last week but later emphasized to the media that his true identity is rooted in his faith in Christ rather than basketball. Jaden Ivey, a guard for the Detroit Pistons, has been instrumental in positioning the team for playoff success. He’s been averaging a…

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