Jon Ackerman

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  Mar 14, 2021

  Cowboys QB Dak Prescott thanks God for helping him overcome adversity, lands new contract

  When Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury five months ago, many around the league felt for him. Not just because the injury ended his fifth NFL season after just five games, but also because he was playing on the franchise tag (the designation a team may apply to one unrestricted free agent, binding the player to the team for one year).

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  Feb 14, 2021

  Celtics' Semi Ojeleye says he shoots and 'God takes care of the rest' after career game

  Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens describes forward Semi Ojeleye as being very reliable. That’s why he turned to Ojeleye on Thursday night to fill in as a starter, marking only his second start of the season, and 11th of his four-year NBA career.

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  Feb 8, 2021

  Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers give glory to God after Super Bowl LV victory

  Super Bowl LV was expected to be a quarterback showdown. Arguably the greatest quarterback of all-time — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady in his first season with a new team — against arguably the greatest quarterback of the younger generation — Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes trying to win back-to-back titles.

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  Feb 4, 2021

  Chiefs' Juan Thornhill relied on God after injury left him sidelined in last Super Bowl

  Thornhill went down with a non-contact injury in the first half, and it turned out to be a torn ACL. He missed the Chiefs’ entire playoff run, which culminated with them winning Super Bowl LIV.

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  Jan 26, 2021

  Chiefs owner Clark Hunt: 'The Lord has blessed our family in so many ways'

  After winning Super Bowl IV in January 1970, it took the Kansas City Chiefs 50 years to return to the big game. After ...

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  Jan 20, 2021

  DeMeco Ryans promoted to 49ers defensive coordinator, keeps focus on God's grace

  With the San Francisco 49ers boasting one of the NFL’s top defenses the past two seasons, many figured it was only a matter of time until defensive coordinator Robert Saleh became a head coach somewhere. Last week he was announced as the new leader for the New York Jets.

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  Dec 15, 2020

  Golfer Amy Olson relies on Lord's strength, finishes second at US Open

  Amy Olson acknowledged feeling very weak the past few days, but said the Lord carried her through.

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  Dec 11, 2020

  Kirk Cousins had 'some of the best moments with the Lord' during Vikings' struggles

  After a crushing 40-23 defeat to previously-winless Atlanta in Week 6, the Vikings entered their bye week. Cousins has been a big reason for the team’s turnaround.

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  Dec 4, 2020

  Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's advice to teen: 'Build your life on a foundation of faith'

  Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has established himself as one of the greatest coaches in his era, if not all of college football history.

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  Nov 4, 2020

  Broncos safety Justin Simmons set to bless 31 families this holiday season

  Simmons announced the launch of a virtual fundraising campaign to support families in need.