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Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry, once known as much for his off-the-field struggles as his athletic talent, has been granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump — a powerful symbol of redemption for a man who says faith in Jesus Christ saved his life. The White House confirmed the pardon in a statement…

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The NFL world was stunned this week when the New York Jets traded two of their biggest stars—cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams—just before the trade deadline. Gardner was sent to the Indianapolis Colts, while Williams, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the league’s most dominant defensive linemen, is heading to…

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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is making waves of a different kind — this time, in the waters of baptism. The 12-time Olympic medalist recently shared that he has rededicated his life to Jesus Christ amid a season of personal transformation that includes sobriety, recovery, and a pending divorce. “I love sharing my life with my…

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A recent op-ed by a professional women’s soccer player is stirring the pot as to whether or not women’s soccer should adopt gender standards. Elizabeth Eddy, a defender for the Angel City FC, recently wrote an op-ed for in The New York Post, calling on the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to adopt gender standards…

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