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OpinionMarc Guéhi’s armband controversy shows equality in football is not there yet
By adding ‘Jesus ❤️ U’ to his rainbow armband, Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guéhi, has sparked a vital conversation about football’s commitment to equality and diversity - whether that’s religious beliefs or sexuality and gender. Christians in Sport’s Graham Daniels says he deserves our respect
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Opinion‘My faith is massive to me’: The Christian faith of Raheem Sterling
Video footage has emerged of footballer Raheem Stirling getting baptised. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the new Arsenal winger, the latest Premiership star to go public about following Jesus
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OpinionThe Paralympics celebrates our God-given equality. But there’s still a long way to go
The treatment of Tanni Grey-Thompson, who was forced to crawl off a train when assistance failed to arrive, is a stark contrast to the spirit of the Paralympics, observes Tim Farron MP. Attitudes must change if disabled people are to experience their God-given right to full equality in our society, he says
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The Big PictureThe photo of the Olympics: Brazillian surfer points to God
The image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina pointing to the sky as he celebrated a 9.9 score – the best in Olympic history – has been praised as iconic.
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OpinionDealing with disappointment: 3 lessons for Christians from the Olympics
With top athletes such as Simone Biles and Adam Peaty speaking about joy even when the medal is not gold, Jonny Reid reflects on what Christians can learn even when things don’t go to plan
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Opinion6 athletes (and 1 nation) giving God the glory at the Olympics
An increasing number of athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are speaking openly about their Christian faith. Emma Fowle takes a look at the sports stars giving all the glory to God
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OpinionTate and Musk were outraged by the Olympics. But Christians must show a better way
Anger, outrage and the insistence that Christians show “strength” and defend themselves is the way of the world. It’s not the way of Jesus, argues Professor Nick Megoran
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OpinionWhy the Catholic response to the Olympic controversy was so intense
Christians of various denominations have said they were offended by the Olympic opening ceremony. But Catholics experience a heightened degree of offence, explains Gavin Ashenden
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OpinionChristians shouldn’t be offended by the Olympics opening ceremony
Many Christians have complained about the Last Supper being recreated by drag artists during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. But is there actually anything to be offended by?
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OpinionThe Olympic outrage is justified. It hurts to see our faith mocked
The opening ceremony has been derided for being “hyper-sexualised” and “blasphemous” by many Christians around the world
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Magazine FeaturesCan you love your neighbour while beating them to the finish line?
Joe Warton considers the place of ambition in the life of a Christian
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Magazine FeaturesIs sport a religion?
Sport unites like little else, says Dr Dan Strange. Our readiness to compare stadiums to cathedrals and pitches to altars offers Christians a unique opportunity to share their faith
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Magazine FeaturesSport vs Sabbath: What should you do when football clashes with church?
With most youth sport now taking place on a Sunday, Christian parents must grapple with whether to prioritise their children’s sports clubs, or church attendance. Jonny Reid gives his pointers on how to think through the issues biblically
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InterviewsChristian Paralympian Karé Adenegan: ‘Everything I do revolves around my faith’
The wheelchair racer on her need for speed and what sport has taught her about identity in Christ
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Real Life‘I see my rugby as worship’
As a professional rugby union player, Peter Browne’s faith has steered him through both success and failure. In it all, we’re called to glorify God, he says
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Thank God it's MondayThe Lionesses’ physiotherapist: ‘I’m open about my faith’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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InterviewsElite sports chaplain Ashley Null: ‘The gospel is the antidote to performance-based identity’
Dr Ashley Null effortlessly combines his fierce intellect with a pastoral heart. He opens up to Emma Fowle about the pressures of elite performance, and why identity in God is the only place to find true joy
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OpinionThe Christian faith of the England football team
Miracles do happen! Despite a slow start to their campaign, the men’s England team are in the Euro 2024 final. Ahead of Sunday’s game against Spain we take a look at the players who have professed faith in Jesus
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Opinion'I hold onto God's promises' - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka
As England's Euro 2024 campaign continues, we take a look at the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka, one of the new breed of England players better known for their hard work and decency than off-the-pitch antics
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OpinionScottie Scheffler loves winning golf tournaments - but he loves Jesus more
After his victory at the US Masters this weekend, the world’s number one golfer told journalists that golf was only the fourth most important thing in his life. The first, he said, was God. What a freeing way to live, says Jonny Reid
