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Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story - from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime.

Meb Keflezighi is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon?

One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick’s stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness....

When young Ron Blomberg told his friends he wanted to be a Major League Baseball player, they practically laughed him out of town. Jewish kids just did not do that in the late 1950s, with the exception of a rare superstar like Sandy Koufax. Fortunately for Blomberg, his parents were a different story. As long as he was happy, they had no problem with their son growing up to be a doctor or a lawyer or a ballplayer. So, with his parents blessing, he prepared to ride his athletic skills as far as possible.

What stands between you and your dream? Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube’s hottest brands, Dude Perfect has used its crazy basketball shots to reach and inspire hundreds of millions with a contagious Go Big philosophy. By leveraging the connected world, the Dude Perfect guys’ dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you.

Twenty-year-old American gymnast Shawn Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold and silver medalist; a national- and world-champion athlete. Already a popular role model to all ages, in 2009 she captured the national spotlight again when she won on the widely popular Dancing with the Stars. Yet Shawn is no stranger to hard work and adversity.

In chapters such as "During Your Swing Is Not the Time to Give Yourself a Lesson" and "How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf," the author guides golfers with simple yet powerful techniques to prepare for, execute, and, equally important, respond to the results of any golf shot. The author, Dr. Joseph Parent, is a PGA Tour Instructor who draws on his teaching experience to offer special methods that have led to amazing improvements in the games of professionals and amateurs alike.

Are you ready to revolutionize your daily stroll? Walking Your Way to Vitality introduces a fresh perspective on the world's most accessible form of exercise. Drawing from decades of experience in East Asian medicine and healthcare, the authors present six unique walking styles rooted in the time-honored concepts of qi, prana, tai chi, chi gong, and yoga.

Simple yet powerful keys for keeping your composure and the mental edge over your opponents, which will help you play with more consistency, experience less frustration, and shoot lower scores.

The benefits of mindfulness for general well-being have been discussed extensively, but little has been written about how mindfulness can be applied to running. In this book, leading health and fitness journalist Mackenzie L. Havey explores how combining mindfulness with running can not only improve sporting performance but can also enhance overall health.

When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team - and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again - coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back?

Join Tim Kuykendall in conversations at the integration of faith, sport, and leadership. Each episode explores what it truly means to compete according to God’s Word (TO), by God’s power (BY), and for God’s glory (FOR)—on the field, in the locker room, and in everyday life. Designed for coaches, athletes, parents, and leaders, this podcast offers practical wisdom, biblical insight, and real-world stories to help you play free, lead well, and live with eternal purpose.

"Spirit of Sport" is the podcast where the athletic community reflects on spirituality, faith and leadership. Created by athletes for athletes, each season invites listeners into honest conversations that connect the world of sports with the deeper questions of meaning, purpose and belonging. Season Two is here! Its focus: “Game Changers.” These are people in the athletic community who have been at the work of weaving mercy and justice for years and offer wisdom on how to lead and how to love through difficult times. Season One drew inspiration from early Christian monastics who sought ...

Sports Stories Weekly brings thirty minutes of comedy and sporting ignorance to explore themes of joy, perseverance and hope.Sports Stories Weekly is recorded and produced year-round helping you feed your passions faithfully in our increasingly post-Christian culture.

Le sport est-il spirituel ? Des sportifs passionnés témoignent des bienfaits de leur pratique physique. Discipline, dépassement de soi, hygiène de vie, gestion des émotions, fair-play : le sport est source d’enrichissement personnel. Croyant ou non, ces athlètes de toute la France se prêtent au jeu de réagir à un court verset biblique. Une coproduction proposée par la Plateforme protestante des radios.

CHUCK FREEBY - Indiana’s 2017 Sportscaster of the Year, WHME Sports Director Chuck Freeby knows the complete Michiana sports scene as well as anyone…mainly because he’s been a part of it all his life. Born in South Bend, he is a 1982 graduate of Elkhart Central High School. In 1986, he received a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame.These days, he is well known for his love of area high school sports. His passion showed for 17 years at WNDU-TV, where Chuck pioneered expanded high school television coverage with “Friday Night Flights” during football season and ...

Explore sport, life and faith with sporting fanatics Graeme “The Prawn” Burrill and Daniel “Freddo” Frendo. The guys have gathered some of the greatest Christian sporting names, who are ready to open up about the highs and lows of the games they love. In each episode, you will have a front row seat to witness candid conversations with sporting identities that have competed on national and world stages. Our special guests share an array of glorious triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies. You will also get an insight into the journey of a Christian athlete. Listen to more from our Hope ...

Brought to you by L4 Media Company, "Beyond the Sport" is a podcast for those who believe in the power of faith and fitness. Join host Tish Lee, a steadfast disciple of Christ and fitness enthusiast, as she unveils the inspiring connections between spiritual growth and athletic discipline. Each episode delves into the lives of athletes and coaches who stand as living testaments to the strength that comes from balancing a rigorous training regimen with a committed faith journey. "Beyond the Sport" isn't just about the physical triumphs on the field; it's about the personal victories in life's ...

You love sport. You love Jesus. How can you start your game day, preparing to give your all, keeping your eyes fixed upon Jesus? Listen to a short, five-minute reflection from the Bible, and guidance for prayer, written specifically for sportspeople preparing to compete. Get our weekly GameDay devotion each Saturday morning.

God's Glory Thru Sports is a platform where me and my teenager reach the lost.