Jeff Schapiro

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  Jun 24, 2011

  Kyrie Irving Goes to Cleveland Cavaliers as First Overall Pick

  All eyes were on the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again, but this time it had nothing to do with LeBron James. Last night, Cleveland used their top pick in the NBA Draft to pick up Duke guard Kyrie Irving at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

• Jun 24, 2011

  Nearly One-Fourth of Same-Sex Households Are Raising Children

  Television shows like ABC's "Modern Family" have gained attention for the creation of gay characters that also raise children, but just how common is that? Census data from 2010 is giving experts a glimpse for the first time into the number of American same-sex households where children are being raised.

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  Jun 16, 2011

  Christian Goalkeeper Shuts Down Canucks in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Finals

  It can't be easy being your team's last line of defense against an onslaught of shots from the Vancouver Canucks' offense, especially with the pressure of knowing the Stanley Cup trophy is on the line. Boston Bruins goalkeeper Tim Thomas, though, has a little extra motivation when he takes his place on the ice: his faith.

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  Jun 15, 2011

  MC Hammer Defends Upcoming Act With 'the Most Hated Band in the World'

  Each year the Insane Clown Posse hosts an event known as the Gathering of the Juggalos. M.C. Hammer is joining the band and was questioned about how his decision to appear at the event lines up with his Christian faith

• Jun 15, 2011

  Churches Fail to Discuss Technology Stewardship Despite Families' Dependence

  Parents often have to pry their teenage son or daughter away from their cell phone or video game system to get them to interact with the rest of the family. But a recent study by the Barna Group finds that parents “are just as dependent on technology as are teens and tweens.”

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  Jun 13, 2011

  Mavericks Win NBA Title; Players' Tweets Give Credit to God

  It isn't uncommon for athletes to give praise to God following a victory, but when LeBron James posted a Twitter comment about God's timing early Monday morning following the Miami Heat's 105-95 loss to the Dallas Mavericks he created quite a stir.