Lin makes most of opportunity

“Players don’t usually come out of nowhere,” Kobe Bryant said after Lin helped New York snap a nine-game losing streak to Los Angeles that dated to February 2007. “If you can go back and take a look, his skill level was probably there from the beginning. But no one ever noticed.” Jeremy Lin has made believers of [...]

Coach Miles confronted by critic

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert harshly criticized LSU coach Les Miles in the postgame news conference following his team’s loss to Alabama in the Bowl Championship Series title game. Hebert, a host on a local radio station in New Orleans, opened Miles’ news conference with a question about not using backup quarterback Jarrett Lee as starter Jordan Jefferson struggled to move [...]

Tebow handles loss

Tim Tebow has handled NFL defenses stacking the line on him and the media frenzy that has surrounded his meteoric rise to be the most popular athlete in America, but nothing seemed to prepare him or his team for Tom Brady. Patriots QB Tom Brady showed why he is the league’s best by throwing for [...]

Wade’s New Season’s Resolution

As Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade turns 30 later this month, he has dropped sweets from his diet and added salad. His new season’s resolution includes healthy foods rather than chicken fingers and cheeseburgers. In this ninth pro season nutrition has become more important as part of his goal to stay healthy. During past seasons, he [...]

Coach scolds team for playing video games

Louisville’s Head Football Coach Charlie Strong is placing some of the blame for his team’s loss to Pittsburgh on a video game. He was critical of his players who stayed up late playing the recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 before their game with Pittsburgh. Strong knew it had distracted his team when he heard [...]

Penn State, Nebraska Pray Before Game

On November 5, 2011, former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was arrested on 40 counts relating to sexual abuse of eight young boys. The alleged sexual abuse scandal led to the firing of Penn State’s football coach and president. Tim McGill, the Athletes In Action director at Penn State, worked with the football team during the crisis. The day after Penn State [...]

The Penn State Scandal and The Image of God

The scandal surrounding the football program at Penn State University is dominating the news. The allegations that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulted several young boys on school property and with the apparent knowledge of other university officials is causing a range of emotions. People are spitting angry at the accused and their hearts [...]

Time to sack mocking Tebow

Making fun of Tim Tebow for his on-field performances is one thing, but piling on the Broncos quarterback when it comes to his outward displays of Christianity is another. For the second week in a row, Tebow took taunting from rival fans. Oakland Raiders’ fans held signs that read “Welcome to Hell,” directed at Tebow during the pre-game [...]

Tim Tebow is taking heat for ‘Tebowing’

USA Today reports, “When a quarterback takes a knee it’s usually a good sign for his team, indicating that he’s running out the clock on a certain victory. But that act is getting an entirely different treatment from Tim Tebow’s detractors. ‘Tebowing’ — the act of the ultra-religious Tebow kneeling down in prayer during games –is trending on Twitter today. And [...]

Answered Prayer?

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Keith Nichol on the game’s final play to upset fourth-ranked Wisconsin 37-31. Cousin’s pass was deflected in the end zone by a crowd. The ball caromed to Nichols, who was initially ruled down at the 1-yard line. Officials, however, checked the television replay and [...]

Clash of the Coaches

Jim Harbaugh charged across the field, lifting his shirt to expose his belly to attempt a chest bump. He extended his right hand to Jim Schwartz for a shake and slapped him on the back with his left hand. Schwartz didn’t like what was done or said – claiming he heard an expletive – and went charging [...]

Raiders’ Legacy

A day after Raiders owner Al Davis, died, Oakland came from behind to beat Houston 25-20. S Michael Huff intercepted Texans QB Matt Schaub in the end zone on the final play to seal the win. Raiders coach Hue Jackson was overcome with emotion on the sideline. Al Davis was a self-described “maverick” and one of the NFL’s big personalities. As an owner, he feuded with [...]

Twin scores for recovering brother

Last week The Kansas City Star reported that Olathe South’s Taylor Sheffield scored the winning touchdown over rival Olathe Northwest after being motivated by his brother’s recovery. Taylor’s brother, Zack Sheffield was recovering from a football injury from the previous game that destroyed his left kidney. Because of complications he was unable to attend the [...]

Gospel Faithfulness by Football Coach

This week’s Sports In Focus is written by Erik Raymond. He blogs at www.OrdinaryPastor.com. I have added some discussion questions to his article. Christians have a responsibility to strike an admittedly difficult balance in this world. We are called to be faithful missionaries without being repulsive and obnoxious. This is a tough note to hit [...]

Hildebrand Loses On Final Lap Of Indianapolis 500

On the final lap of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, J.R. Hildebrand was in the lead until the final turn when he slammed into a wall. The rookie had made the ultimate mistake with his very last turn of the wheel, and Wheldon, not Hildebrand, made an improbable turn into Victory Lane. Hildebrand had a four-second lead [...]

Phil Jackson’s final game ends on humiliating note

Phil Jackson has likely coached his final NBA game following the 4-game sweep by the Dallas Mavericks. Most reporters and pundits believe the final game wasn’t a reflection on Phil Jackson’s successful coaching career. However, there is no doubt that the Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom of the Lakers disgraced Jackson by their ugly fouls in [...]

Bin Laden’s actions reached into the sports world

Last night, when I heard the news about Bin Laden being killed, I thought about how his actions even reached into the world of sports. I thought about the 2001 Nebraska football season. Following the Husker’s crushing loss to Miami in the Rose Bowl, I asked Receivers’ Coach Ron Brown to put the season into [...]

Bus crushes soccer trophy

Only hours after winning the Copa del Rey trophy for the first time in 18 years, the Real Madrid soccer team accidentally dropped the cup in front of its bus during a victory parade and watched it being crushed under the wheels of the vehicle. “It is not in good shape, evidently, it was run [...]

Prince Amukamara among 2011 draft’s royalty

USA Today reported last week that “Prince Amukamara may not be the king of the 2011 NFL draft’s cornerback class, but he’ll earn a king’s ransom as a potential top-10 pick. And he’d be happy to share the wealth with Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, who convinced him to switch from running back to defensive back.” “Definitely [...]

Team carries on after Wes Leonard’s death

Fennville High School Junior stand-out Wes Leonard collapsed and later died moments after making the game-winning shot last Thursday night. Doctors say an enlarged heart caused him to go into cardiac arrest. On Sunday, hundreds payed their respects to Leonard, many waiting in line for more than an hour. Friends, teammates, community members and even those from opposing [...]

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