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Golden State Warriors/YouTube The way WNBA veterans have been competing against the league’s No.1 overall pick, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, has been at the top of sports debate since her rookie season started last month. The hot topic has trickled into other sports leagues, including the NBA, who’ve been watching Clark’s stardom form as…

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Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders, Pope Francis hosted a different audience at the Vatican, celebrating the importance of humor. The pontiff welcomed over 100 comedians from 15 nations, including U.S. celebrities Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, and Stephen Colbert. Francis told the comedians, “In the midst…

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Bryson DeChambeau, who lost the PGA Championship by one stroke, made up for it with a win at Pinehurst No.2 in the 124th U.S. Open by one stroke over Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau is now a two-time U.S. Open winner, having raised the trophy in 2020 when there were just a few fans at Winged Foot…

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A “Star Wars” spinoff is receiving backlash from fans for pushing LGBT ideology in what has become a trend in recent adaptations of popular franchises. “The Acolyte” recently premiered on Disney+, and it’s been clear since before the series officially became available to subscribers that the program was designed to appeal to a progressive audience.…

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For former Miss America and Fox News Chief Religious Correspondent Lauren Green, acknowledging that everyone is made in God’s image is an important part of good journalism. She said on the “Jesus Calling” podcast, “Everyone is made in God’s image. So, first and foremost, whoever they are, whatever they’ve done, you have to see them…

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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla left reporters speechless after he was asked a racial question as his team prepared to go into game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. The number-one ranked Celtics won game 1 in a decisive victory over the Mavericks 107-89. During the press conference, Yahoo Sports senior reporter…

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The New York Mets have retired former right fielder Darryl Strawberry’s jersey number. He began his acceptance speech, “Nothing like being home! First, I’d like to give honor to God. I’d like to thank Him for his grace, His mercy, and His love for my life.” He’s the 10th player in Mets’ history to have…

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Miley Cyrus and her godmother, Dolly Parton, have a similar perspective regarding welcoming children into the world. During an interview with W Magazine, Cyrus shared that she’s still uncertain about having children of her own as she considers all of her fans to be part of her family, similar to a statement Parton had said.…

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Kathie Lee Gifford says she turned to faith during one of the most challenging moments of her life. The former “Today” co-anchor recently wrote a new book titled “I Want to Matter: Your Life Is Too Short and Too Precious to Waste.” It explores the power of self-love and features self-reflection for the readers to…

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Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle has secured several awards and positive attention in both secular and Christian realms over the years. However, when recently asked to share the biggest lesson she’s learned throughout her illustrious career, the “Look Up Child” singer passionately spoke neither about fame or money but about the power of humility. Daigle…

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