Tim Ellsworth

Revival: Baylor’s Drew brings team back after years of struggle
China harasses Christians ahead of Beijing Olympics
Union completes undefeated season, prepares for NAIA tourney
An interview with Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith
HBU rolls past UT-Arlington

NBA’s Wade pays for homes in New Orleans
CBU men, women sweep NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships
Lady Eagles surge past Mars Hill
Sonics’ Griffin writes about conversion
Pirtle’s shot leads DBU past Rice
Brad Locke: The new Puritans

Tim Challies has an excellent interview with Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

I’ve interviewed a lot of Christian athletes, and must say that I’m quite impressed by the depth of what I see in Zobrist from this interview. Thanks to Tim for posting it.

Check out the top story on ESPN’s Page 2 about Union University and the Lady Bulldogs. Here’s a direct link to the story.

I have absolutely no idea what’s happening with baseball and steroids these days. What’s going on with Clemens, Pettitte, etc.? Can someone enlighten me?

I do know that the Cardinals pitchers and catchers report tomorrow. Music to my ears.

Evidently too many Fed Ex employees over the past few years have thought they deserved a holiday on the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Hat tip: Owen

Tomlinson thanks God & mom during Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast
12 NFL players are ‘Champions’ to kids in FCA event at North Phoenix Baptist Church
Super Bowl worship event expands as network of Christian NFL players grows
Nantz held mic when Dungy credited God
Boggs: Getting serious with cheating
Locke: Super indulgence

A super game for the Super Bowl. Eli Manning’s 33-yard pass to David Tyree late in the game was one of the best plays I’ve ever seen.

Looks like Plaxico Burress wasn’t so crazy after all for his prediction of a 23-17 Giants win. Said Brady in response to Burress: “We’re only going to score 17 points? OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for scoring more points.”

Maybe Burress was in a generous mood, Tom.

Congrats to the Giants for a great win.

Key coordinators among Patriots’ faithful
Giants coaches build one another up

Giants’ early woes sparked Tyree to share faith, leadership for turnaround
Some Patriots see beyond NFL record book

NE Chaplain’s authenticity: ‘I’ve lived it’
Pats chaplain devises spiritual game plan
Giants’ owners’ character draws praise

More stories on the Super Bowl will be posted throughout the week.

ESPN anchor Dana Jacobson returned to the air today after a weeklong suspension she earned for her profanity-laced tirade at a roast for ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic.

Read my story about the matter at Baptist Press Sports.

I’m guessing Jacobson’s not the kind of woman King Lemuel had in mind when he wrote Proverbs 31.

Faith factor seen in NFL conduct policy
Baylor rips Nebraska, improves to 18-1
HSU Cowboys win sixth straight
On 90th birthday, Harwell still going strong

A great story about Washington State University basketball coach Tony Bennett:

Bennett transforms Washington State into basketball powerhouse

Plus:
Chadron State’s Woodhead wins Harlon Hill Trophy
Rogers scores 19 in SBU win
Patterson leads MC past LC

Drew leads Baylor’s turnaround
Former C-N star now lives out faith in NFL
Tigers, Robertson agree to contract
Roussin leads CBU to win
OBU holds off Arkansas-Monticello
Locke: Of steroids and sin