Basketball
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The head coach of the top-ranked and undefeated team in women’s college basketball on Sunday testified to her faith in God as her players clinched their sixth Final Four during her tenure and continued a historic run. The Gamecocks (36-0) defeated Oregon State 70-58 in their regional final and will play N.C. State (31-6) on […]
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Friday, March 22, 2024 Todd Greene/Unsplash Ten head coaches of the 68 college basketball teams participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s “March Madness” men’s basketball tournament have identified Christian musicians or bands as their favorite artists. CBS Sports asked all 68 coaches whose teams are participating in the […]
The Iowa women’s basketball sensation who is smashing records and grabbing headlines “takes seriously her call to be” a role model and realizes that her gifts are from God, say those who are close to her and her family. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark broke the all-time women’s scoring record in February with a 49-point performance […]
The 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments kick off today, so if your office seems a bit more sparsely populated or email responses come slower than usual, now you know why. And the lengths to which some will go in order to watch the tournament’s opening days of chaos speak volumes to the […]
If you want to understand the impact of Christian music on society, then look no further than the playlists of the 68 head coaches in March Madness. CBS Sports asked all 68 head coaches in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament their favorite band or musician and found a range of musical tastes. These ranged from […]
7 of 15 ACC mascots accept offer for formal blessing By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Friday, March 15, 2024 Clergy at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., sprinkle holy water on college sports mascots ahead of the ACC Tournament at Capital One Arena. | Screengrab/YouTube/WUSA9 Clergy at the Washington National Cathedral sprinkled holy water […]
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey speaks during a postgame press conference following his team’s victory against the New Jersey Nets on March 7, 2024. | Screenshot: YouTube/Hoops News Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey recently proclaimed that “Jesus is coming back” and attributed his strong athletic […]
An NBA All-Rookie player has a message for the world: Jesus is coming back. Detroit guard Jaden Ivey said as much during a post-game interview following his team’s 118-112 victory over Brooklyn last week in which he scored 34 points and connected on six of nine three-pointers. The youthful Pistons have one of the league’s […]
By Nicole VanDyke, CP Reporter Tuesday, March 05, 2024 David Alan Wakefield and Rachel Jean Wakefield | Courtesy of Clackamas County Sheriff A married couple who previously worked at a Christian school in Oregon and were recently indicted on charges of sexually abusing a former student are professing their innocence. David Alan Wakefield, 60, was […]
“Gambling” is a common term when it comes to sports. Whether individuals are betting on the Super Bowl, horse races, or a college basketball game, there are many concerns that come to mind. Gambling can quickly become an addiction. While many people do not think there is anything wrong with gambling, or they view it […]