We all remember how, during the 2012 London Olympics, swimmer Michael Phelps made history by becoming the greatest medal winner in Olympic history. It was without question one of the greatest achievements in sports history. What was interesting to me, however, was a television piece that was done on Phelps’ physiology. Sports medicine folks said…
Read More »It was amazing how, in the wake of the destruction of super-storm Sandy, so much scrutiny and focus was given to the decision regarding whether or not the New York Marathon would be run. While NBA and NFL games went on unquestioned, the appropriateness of running the Marathon was being argued in the media. Why…
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God is good, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. On Sports Spectrum, special guests underscore this biblical truth. Hear from NBC Sunday Night Football studio analyst, Tony Dungy, former NFL wide receiver Don Beebe, and former Olympic swimmer Josh Davis, as they remember God’s goodness in tough seasons of their lives. That’s this edition…
Read More »In the award-winning film Chariots of Fire, one of the characters chronicled (alongside Scottish sprinter and missionary to China, Eric Liddell) is legendary British sprinter Harold Abrahams. Abrahams is obsessed with winning, but in a preliminary 100-meter dash leading up to the 1924 Olympics, he is soundly beaten by his rival, Liddell. His response is…
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Winning and losing. It doesn’t just happen in sports—we all face times of victory and defeat. I hope you’ll join us for Sports Spectrum as we look at this important concept with Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bryan Clay, and college athletic trainer Jaroy Carpenter. How should we respond to defeat with character and integrity? The…
Read More »The year 2012 will be an Olympic year, with the greatest athletes in the world converging on London for what, every 4 years, is one of the greatest spectacles in sports. As I look forward to the London Games, my mind goes back to the 2008 Olympics, where American swimmer Michael Phelps made history by…
Read More »When it comes to persevering under pressure, San Jose State women’s volleyball player, Kylie Miraldi can offer some insight. She explains to Sports Spectrum’s Bonnie BeMent that life as a collegiate athlete has some tense moments, but God has been truly faithful in helping her with a busy schedule. She also explains how her parents have…
Read More »Have you been under pressure? Not sure what your next move should be? On Sports Spectrum we’ll discuss how to “persevere under pressure.” To help us, we’ll turn to San Jose State women’s volleyball player, Kylie Miraldi, and the radio voice of the Fighting Illini of Illinois, Brian Barnhart. “Persevering Under Pressure” this weekend on…
Read More »Major League Baseball old-timer games used to be all the rage, but when I have attended these old-timer affairs, they had a level of sadness about them—like the Olympic gymnast who by age 14 has done the most important thing they will ever do. It is sad to see people who seem to be living…
Read More »The United States lost a heart breaker in men’s hockey on Sunday 3-2 in overtime to Canada. At the conclusion of the games the United States took in a total of 37 medals. Germany finished second with 30 while Canada came in third with 26.
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