Antoinette “Toni” Harris Wants to Be the First Female Player In The NFL
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
The 22-year-old defensive back just made history as the first female player to receive a full football scholarship, and that’s just the beginning.
Stories About Sports
Inspiring sports stories are about so much more than winning a game. The best sports stories highlight courage, teamwork, perseverance, and resilience. When undertaken with grace, humility, and skill, sports can be a source of uplift and joy.
Meb Keflezighi: A Marathoner’s Strong Finish
By Meb Keflezighi8 min read
The decorated Olympian honored his gift to run until the very last finish line.
Meb Keflezighi: Lessons Learned from a Life Spent Running Marathons
In our exclusive video, long-distance runner Meb Keflezighi talks about what he’s learned from competing in 26 marathons.
Guideposts Classics: Frank Robinson on Caring, Sharing and Communicating
By Frank Robinson6 min read
In this story from May 1975, baseball legend Frank Robinson shares how the managers he played for prepared him to be the major leagues’ first African-American manager.
Guideposts Classics: Jackie Robinson on Facing Challenges
By Jackie Robinson6 min read
In this story from August 1948, Hall of Famer and American hero Jackie Robinson recalls the challenges he faced in breaking baseball’s color barrier.
The Baltimore Orioles Stepped Up to the Plate for This Longtime Fan
By Peggy Rowe5 min read
She didn’t share her 90-year-old mother’s passion for baseball, but when her mom fell and broke her hip, Peggy was grateful for the local team’s support.
ESPN’s Maria Taylor Relies on Faith to Guide Her Career and Life Decisions
By Maria Taylor8 min read
This groundbreaking sports broadcaster learned that a relationship with her higher power helped her to navigate life’s ups and downs.
How Sports Broadcaster Maria Taylor’s Faith Helps Her Stay Grounded
The groundbreaking sportscaster has seen ups and downs in her life and career, but her relationship with God helps keep her feet on the ground.
Supercross Star Ashley Fiolek on Writing Her Autobiography
Red Bull Supercross star Ashley Fiolek talks with host Doug Snyder about her brand new autobiography, in this episode of Inspiration Acceleration!
At 52, Mike Smith Becomes Racing’s Oldest Triple Crown Winner
By Brett Leveridge3 min read
One of the most successful—and oldest—jockeys in history teams with a horse named Justify to earn thoroughbred racing’s 13th Triple Crown.
How Olympian Mirai Nagasu Fought to Make History
By Jessica Toomer5 min read
The figure skater reflects on her history-making performance at the Olympics and looks ahead to winning another title, on “Dancing with the Stars.”
‘The Miracle Season’ Is A Sports Movie With An Inspiring Message
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
The film about a high school girls’ volleyball team’s road to victory serves an inspiring message about faith and healing after terrible loss.
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