religion and sports
Football rivals come together for ‘Religion of Sports’
By Kimberly Winston — September 14, 2016
(RNS) Is devotion to a sport the same as devotion to a religion? A new documentary series will explore that question.
The ‘Olympic spirit’ thrives despite bad behavior in Rio’s Summer Games
By Kimberly Winston — August 20, 2016
(RNS) Athletes and officials have lied, scalped, and disgraced themselves. But amid the mendacity there have been fine displays of the 'Olympic spirit.'
Randall and Vashti Cunningham: God and games are the family business
By Kimberly Winston — August 16, 2016
(RNS) The former NFL quarterback is his daughter's coach, pastor and chief cheerleader as she makes her Olympic debut.
Will sprinters Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay be redeemed at the Olympics?
By Kimberly Winston — August 15, 2016
(RNS) Both men are Christians who have previously been banned for doping. Do the Rio Olympics offer redemption?
Faith at the Olympics: Does it give an athlete an edge?
By Kimberly Winston — August 11, 2016
(RNS) Athletes say their religion is more than 'God wants me to win.'
Pressure to allow hijab in basketball mounts as decision looms
By Kimberly Winston — August 10, 2016
(RNS) Will women's basketball soon permit the hijab?
Tamika Catchings and Maya Moore mix hoops and help for the less fortunate
By Kimberly Winston — August 9, 2016
(RNS) These Team USA women's basketball players are known for their faith, but they're honored for their good works.
Steele Johnson and David Boudia have faith in their diving
By Kimberly Winston — August 7, 2016
(RNS) The diving partners use their Olympic platform to "give the glory to God."
Gymnast Simone Biles brings prayer to Rio and takes home gold
By Kimberly Winston — August 5, 2016
(RNS) Biles, a Catholic, includes prayer in her prep for Olympic greatness.
NFL Pro-Bowler is an atheist. So what?
By Kimberly Winston — August 19, 2015
(RNS) When NFL player Arian Foster came out as a nonbeliever, fans and football professionals responded with a general shrug. Does this mean pro football is moving away from its Christian roots? Yes and no.
THE BEST OF RNS: Serena Williams’ secret weapon: ‘Jehovah God’
By Kimberly Winston — July 10, 2015
(RNS) How does the world's No. 1 ranked tennis player balance being a Jehovah's Witness with her celebrity?
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