Conversations: Matthew Slater, a Super Bowl champ with his eye on higher things, retires from football
In an interview which took place before his retirement announcement this week, BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service speaks with NFL player Matthew Slater about his career, his faith and his plans for the future…
Lifestory: US football coach shares his journey back to a healthy marriage in a new book
STEVE REED, a sports writer with Associated Press, reports…
NFL: Damar Hamlin put prayer in football back in the spotlight
As the US prepares to watch the Super Bowl, ROB MAADDI, of Associated Press, looks at how Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse sparked an outpouring of prayer across the nation…
Pray for Damar: In the US, public prayer blitz follows NFL player’s collapse
United StatesAP The intersection of prayer and sports has been especially prominent in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse during an NFL game. All 32 NFL teams have included “Pray for Damar” on their Twitter avatars. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky prayed for the Buffalo Bills’ safety on live TV. Countless fans and other concerned observers said on social […]
The Interview: Tony and Lauren Dungy on faith and family, football and race, winning and losing
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks with retired NFL coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren about their joint prayer life, race and the NFL, and supporting pregnant women in the wake of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v Wade…
FILM: TIM TEBOW MAKES THE CHRISTIAN MOVIE HE’S ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE
HEATHER ADAMS, of Religion News Service, speaks with former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow about his new film, Run the Race…
ESSAY: PATRIOTS “CHARACTER COACH” JACK EASTERBY JOINS LONG TRADITION OF CHAPLAINS
Against the backdrop of the Super Bowl in the US (being played as we publish this article), PAUL PUTZ, in an article first published by Religion News Service, looks at how “character coach” Jack Easterby has made a difference as a chaplain at the New England Patriots…
ESSAY: KNEELING AT NFL LITURGIES – IT’S A LITTLE STRANGE FOR A CATHOLIC
Against the backdrop of a controversy which has see US President Donald Trump among those criticising NFL players for kneeling during the US national anthem as a means of protest, THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, looks at the different meanings kneeling can have…