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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 23h

Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert arrived for game 1 of the ALCS wearing a 'Jesus Won' t-shirt.

1 Corinthians 15:57:
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

#mariners #mlb #baseball #alcs

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 1d

UFC fighters Charles Oliveira and Jafel Filho were seen praying together before their fights. 🙏

Filho said: "Behind every struggle, there's a purpose. And ours is always to make Jesus known!!! Our champion". ✝️

Amen! 🙌

#ufc #ufcrio #charlesoliveira #pray

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 1d

Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter got baptized hours before today’s game against the Seahawks!

Praise God! 🙌

#jags #travishunter #baptized

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 2d

NY Giants WR Malik Nabers picked his bible as one of the '10 things I can't live without'. 🙌

#nfl #maliknabers #nygiants

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 3d

"All glory in Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Young football players from Montrose Area High School in huddled to pray after their game, not 'for the win' but to give Jesus the glory.

Always so special seeing the next generation of athletes humble themselves before God. 🙌

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 4d

The Milwaukee Bucks let players take over their X account & Guard AJ Green used the opportunity to share the good news of Jesus! 🙌

#bucks #nba #ajgreen #thankyoujesus

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 6d

Aaron Judge has been getting all the headlines after his amazing HR to help the Yankees to a comeback win against the Blue Jays.

But here's a quote from Judge where he revealed the fame from baseball could never compare to his relationship with Jesus.

#aaronjudge #mlb #yankees

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 7d

Kerry Carpenter had 'Psalm 23' on his elbow guard as he hit a home run to help the Detroit Tigers win in Game 1 of the ALDS. ⚾

Just beautiful to see this. 🙌

#tigers #detroit #mlb #alds

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 8d

Several Cleveland Browns players kneeled in prayer before their London game against the Vikings.

While thousands were screaming their names, they were bowing before the name above all other names…

Jesus. 👆✝️

#nfllondon #cleveland #browns #pray

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 9d

The Minnesota Vikings players took a moment to kneel in prayer ahead of their London game against the Browns. 🙏 🇬🇧

#vikings #nfllondon

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 9d

Students from Ravenwood High School in Tennessee started singing worship songs during a football game. 🙌

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 9d

Southern Illinois football players just arrived for their game wearing ‘Jesus Is King’ t-shirts. ✝️

Love to see it! 🙌

#jesusisking

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 9d

Great to see BYU cornerback Evan Johnson kneel in prayer before facing West Virginia.

Psalm 55:22: “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you”. 🙏

#byu #prayer

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 10d

“Cougar Walk” at BYU football games is a pre-game tradition where fans line up to cheer the team as they arrive.

Yesterday, this fan decided to bring a sign for the players that said: “Jesus loves you”. ❤️

There’s no greater support you can give your team than this.

Amazing! 🙌

#jesuslovesyou

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 10d

Texas Tech occasionally play worship songs before their games! 🙌

How amazing would it be for this to become the norm in football stadiums!

Jesus deserves all praise. ✝️

#texastech #worship

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 11d

After the biggest inning of his career, Fernando Cruz helped the Yankees to a 4-3 win against the Red Sox.

He then went on to say:

"I have a powerful giant on my side, his name is Jesus Christ. I will deliver for Him, first of all."

How awesome is that!

Jesus first. ✝️

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 13d

Lions DB Terrion Arnold has revealed that he's been baptized! 🙌

Terrion said: "In Christ, you don’t have to chase attention or approval anymore—not from fans, not from coaches, and not even from family. You already have the Father’s approval through the sacrifice of Yahushua"

Amen! ✝️

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 15d

We were struck by this answer from Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley on Scottie Scheffler after he went 0-4.

As a Christian, we believe this is Scheffler living out his faith. Not crushed by disappointment on the course, but seeking to serve others.

#RyderCup

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 16d

Alabama QB Ty Simpson wanted to give glory to Jesus first and foremost after beating Georgia. 🙌

Jesus above all. ✝️

#alabama #tysimpson

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 16d

After Russell Wilson was benched in favor of rookie QB Jaxson Dart - he responded in faith.

Wilson took to X and quoted Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God.”

Even in setbacks, Wilson reminds us that God is still in control. 🙏

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Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 19d

Lions and Ravens players huddled together in prayer after Monday Night Football. 🙏

Rivals on the field, brothers in prayer. 🏈✝️

#lions #ravens #nfl #pray #mnf

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 19d

Cubs rookie Matt Shaw explained the reason for skipping his game to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial, saying: "My connection with Charlie was through our faith". ✝️

He continued: "Whatever backlash comes is ok. I feel strong about my faith & what was meant to be happened".

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 20d

UFC legend Tito Ortiz was baptized alongside his family! 🙌

This wonderful footage from a year ago, was posted by his wife Amber, along with the following words:

"That day changed everything. We’ve grown closer as a family, closer to God.’

Praise God! 🙌

#titoortiz #ufc

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 21d

The University of Pittsburgh football team held a ‘Pitt for Jesus’ event for over 600 students.

80 students were reportedly baptized, including Pitt baseball player Gavin Chillot and Pitt softball player Macy Hamilton.

Praise God! 🙌

#praisegod #baptism

Sport and Faith @sportandfaith.bsky.social · 22d

70,000 people have filled the State Farm Stadium for Charlie Kirk's memorial and started by singing worship to God. 🙌

To quote one of Charlie's last tweets: "It’s all about Jesus" and it's wonderful to see that reflected during his memorial. ✝️

#charliekirk #worship