football
Clemson coach says players aren’t coerced by religion
By Mandrallius Robinson — April 25, 2014
"We have three rules in our program that everybody must follow," Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney says. "(1) players must go to class, (2) they must give a good effort and (3) they must be good citizens. It is as simple as that."
COMMENTARY: In the case of Michael Sam, youth lead the way
By Carl W. Kenney — February 13, 2014
(RNS) How did a story like Michael Sam's coming out fail to be reported on a campus known for having one of the top journalism schools in the world? Because, in the minds of the students at the University of Missouri, being gay is no big deal.
Fans rely on God, rituals to boost favorite team
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 16, 2014
(RNS) Most Americans don't see spiritual forces affecting the sports scores but many will do a little dance, say a little prayer anyway. Especially football fans.
D.C. clergy join push to change Redskins name
By Erik Brady — October 25, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Rev. Graylan Hagler, senior minister of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, has been speaking out for more than 20 years against what he calls the "R word."
An open letter to Tim Tebow about God’s love, and associating with hateful Christians
By Omid Safi — February 16, 2013
Dear Tim, I have always gotten the sense that you care about your legacy beyond football, that football has been a podium from which you can reach people through God’s love. I pray that you choose to act more like Christ, and less like some of Christ’s hateful followers.
Ray Lewis, Faith, and Super Bowl
By Omid Safi — February 3, 2013
Even if Lewis was a sinner, and turned to faith to turn his life around, he is in good company with many religious figures throughout human history.
Ravens or Niners? Christians face a ‘Super’ dilemma
By David Gibson — January 31, 2013
(RNS) A new survey shows that more than a quarter of Americans think God will help decide the winner of Sunday’s Super Bowl. But that doesn’t help the Almighty’s football-loving followers, especially Christians who may need divine wisdom to separate the saints from the sinners in the matchup between the Ravens and the 49ers.
Poll: Most Americans don’t mind religious athletes
By Jeanie Groh — October 3, 2012
(RNS) A new study shows that fewer than one in five Americans is bothered by expressions of religious faith from athletes both on and off the field. By Jeanie Groh.
Texas cheerleaders clamor for G-O-D at football games
By Kimberly Winston — September 20, 2012
(RNS) Cheerleaders at an East Texas high school are fighting their school district's orders to stop using Bible quotes on their signs at football games. By Kimberly Winston.
Tim Tebow brings a little goodness to Gotham
By Tracy Gordon — March 26, 2012
NEW YORK (RNS) Tim Tebow is Howdy Doody in a helmet, Opie Taylor running for touchdowns -- while reciting Bible verses, stopping to find a lost dog, visiting sick children in a hospital and helping a little old lady across the street, all before he reaches the end zone. By Kevin Manahan.
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