RG3 – The Story Behind the Name

In one of the highlights of the 2012 NFL Draft, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced, “With the second pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor.” It was no surprise that the “‘Skins” chose to draft Griffin, considering that the lack of talent and leadership at the quarterback position had been a significant factor in the team’s mediocrity for roughly two decades. Regardless, some fans were surprised at the heavy price that Washington paid to land Griffin. What was it about Griffin that compelled the Redskins to trade away their 2012, 2013 and 2014 […]

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Athletes Glorifying God

While many people have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, not all have the courage to use their gifts to spread the gospel and to glorify God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Professional athletes have all been given exceptional physical and mental abilities that they have greatly honed in order to enter professional competition. Their great determination and work ethic has put them on a pedestal as role models for our society to follow. Despite knowing that their gifts come from God, […]

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Olympians Overcoming Adversity

The 2012 London Summer Olympics will allow the entire world to put their differences aside and compete for dominance in athletic competition. Everyone will get the chance to see a glimpse of a united world. Under this contradictory guise of peace and fierce competition, many people do not understand the lengths these athletes have to go through to compete on the world’s grandest stage of competition. On top of training for hours nearly every  day, many Olympians have gone through mountains of adversity to achieve their athletic success. Culture, poverty, physical disability and even war are some of the large […]

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The Novice’s Guide to Sports

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of sports is to “amuse oneself.” Not only does playing a sport entertain us, but watching a sport excites us and can uplift an entire community. America’s three big team sports are football, baseball, and basketball. Each of them has ardent fan bases who love their sport and are passionate about their favorite teams. People unfamiliar with a certain sport may have trouble getting into it because they do not understand the basics. Learning the fundamentals of each sport will aid in broadening people’s horizons and opening them up to an exciting, […]

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Finding Hope Before Suicide

Selected by the San Diego Chargers with the fifth overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, expectations were extraordinarily high for Junior Seau, but no one knew whether the 1989 All-American USC prospect would actually meet them. The intense, passionate play Seau displayed reflected his love for football and transformed the San Diego native into an NFL superstar who went above and beyond those expectations. The “Tasmanian Devil” made 12 straight Pro Bowls from 1991 to 2002, eight of which Seau was a first team selection for. Winning the 1992 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in only his […]

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White Hot for the Community

The Miami Heat are arguably the most dominant team in the NBA right now. Ever since the “Big Three” joined forces in July 2010, the Heat have overwhelmed opponents with their sheer talent and athleticism. The “white hot” Heat’s hardwood brilliance has uplifted South Florida; a region hit especially hard by the current economic crisis. While millions know about the team’s on-the-court greatness and its value to the city, few acknowledge the Heat’s off-the-court contributions to the community. The Miami Heat kicked off their annual summer “Learn to Swim” campaign with the 11th Annual HEAT April Pool’s Day event on […]

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