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Alison Gibson has secured her spot on the 2024 Olympic diving team. In 2021, she fell short and did not get the chance to compete in Tokyo, but after years of hard work, she has finally secured her spot and is officially an Olympian. Gibson’s journey to get where she is today was not easy,…

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The judges of “America’s Got Talent” continue to be blown away as each contestant graces the stage. In a recent episode, judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel were shocked when 10-year-old Maya Neelakantan performed Papa Roach’s hit “Last Resort” on her electric guitar. The young girl, originally from India, began the…

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Football star and 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi recently attributed his talent to God, saying, “It’s very clear to me that I was born like this because God chose me.” He told Argentina podcaster Juan Pablo Varsky, “It was the gift he gave me. I tried to take advantage of it; I did everything…

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Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. recently shared the devastating news that his son, DeAndre, died by suicide at the age of 32. Jones released a statement sharing the news as well as thanking God that he was able to see his son the night before his death. “Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on…

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As the Paris Olympics quickly approach, athletes are getting ready to represent their countries. For United States women’s national soccer team captain, Lindsey Horan, singing the national anthem is an important practice before stepping foot on the pitch. While the national anthem has been controversial topic among the USWNT, Horan has been seen on many…

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Kevin Costner, whose most recent project is directing and starring in the new film “Horizon: An American Saga,” shared his inspiration when creating the film in an interview with The Christian Post. Costner explained his awareness of the fact that he couldn’t depict the stories in the film without highlighting the crucial role that faith…

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Christian tennis star Coco Gauff is headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The U.S. Tennis Association recently released its roster for the Paris Olympics, where Gauff tops the list. According to the U.S. Tennis Association, “The women’s team is made up of singles world No. 2 Gauff, No. 5 Jessica Pegula, No. 11 Danielle…

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The Christian rock band, Newsboys, who are famously known for their song “God’s Not Dead” that was featured in the film, “God’s Not Dead,” have released a new song for the upcoming sequel film. Their new song, “In God We Trust” will be featured in “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust,” which will hit…

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Michael Phelps may be retired from swimming, but his competitive spirit still shines through. The United States swimmer who owns the most Olympic medals in history, recently shared his thoughts after hearing an Australian swimmer complain about Team USA leading up to the Paris Olympics. In a video shared to NBC Olympics and Team USA,…

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NFL legend Matthew Slater recently shared some words of encouragement while accepting an award at the 2024 K-Love Fan Awards. The three-time Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowler with the New England Patriots received the Sport Impact award, which recognizes a coach or athlete who has stayed true to their faith. While accepting his…

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