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NBA superstar Michael Jordan donated $10 Million in 2021 to open health clinics in Wilmington, North Carolina—his hometown. His generosity will help many who cannot afford the help they need. https://happiful.com/50-good-news-stories-from-2021-so-far/ Proverbs 19:17 (CSB) Kindness to the poor is a loan…

At his first press conference after being named head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, Coach Hubert Davis was asked, “Can you briefly talk about your faith and how that plays into your family and your job now?” He responded by saying, “Yeah, that's the most important thing to me. You know, my faith…

Possibly the biggest moment in the 2018 NBA Finals was the timeout that J.R. Smith did not call. “With the score tied at 107-107 after George Hill made the first of two free throws, Smith grabbed the rebound off a would-be go-ahead shot in the paint when Hill missed the second one. With 4.5 seconds remaining,…

Dwight Howard entered the NBA desiring to add the shadow of the cross to the NBA Logo. He wanted to glorify God and lift up Jesus Christ in his life. But getting away from home and into the world he quickly went astray. His lifestyle became one no Christian could be proud of. After a while, the new Dwight…

In an interview with ESPN, Hall of Famer Michael Jordan said, “I like Kobe, we talk a lot, I hope he comes back healthy. I think he’s one of the great players of the game, I think he’s done a lot for the game, and he has a true love for the game of basketball. I absolutely have high regard for Kobe Bryant.…

In July of 2018, the Lakers Nation Facebook feed read “For the Lakers to receive a commitment from the NBA’s best player in James was a testament to the excellent work by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka in the front office. In less than two years at their…

In 2015, reporters asked LeBron James about his confidence in his team overcoming a 3-2 deficit in the World Championship. He responded, “I’m confident because I am the greatest player in the world,” http://thedmonline.com/the-greatest-player-in-the-world-faces-challenges-in-nba-finals/ That is a start…

Stephen Curry’s golden boy image may have taken a hit after his outburst in game 6 of the 2016 NBA finals. Curry received his sixth foul with four minutes remaining in the game. Obviously upset with the call, Curry proceeded to curse the official and throw his mouthpiece into the stands hitting a fan.…

NBA MVP, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry led his team to an historic championship. Curry became just the sixth player in NBA history to win his first MVP and first title in the same season. He also made waves for a record-breaking 98 three-point shots during the playoffs. Curry often…

NBA superstar Wilt Chamberlin boasted in his autobiography about the number of women he slept with during his playing career. He promised that there were not any “little Willies” around though. Evidently he may have been mistaken. Aaron Levi, adopted as a baby began to search for his birthparents. When…

When professional athletes misbehave on the field, or in a public setting, the fine the league imposes may benefit the community. The Philadelphia Eagles recently announced that receiver Riley Cooper was being fined for a racial rant. Though they did not reveal the amount of the fine, they said the money…

In 2014, Phil Jackson, winner of 13 NBA championship rings as both player and coach, became the President of Operations for the New York Knicks. With a 29 and 40 record, the Knicks needed help, so they turned to Jackson. Before, all the Knicks had was a losing record, an enormous payroll, upset fans,…

In 2013, Michael Jordan celebrated his 50th birthday! Most people wouldn't believe that a man often praised as being the best basketball player of all time was actually cut from his high school basketball team. Fortunately, Jordan was able to overcome that discouraging setback! He refused to let it stop…

Mark Titus holds the record for the most individual career wins in Ohio State basketball history. He was teammates with seven future NBA players. In his four years he scored a total of nine points, had five rebounds, and three assists while playing only 48 minutes. After his days on the team were over…

After several disappointing seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball team decided the best way to begin a new season was honesty. Before the 2010 season began, The Timberwolves took out a full-page ad in the Minneapolis newspaper to talk to their fans. The ad included an open letter to fans that…

AUTHENTICITY NBA Superstar Lebron James hosted a Nike camp for children and teenagers at the University of Akron. Nike also invited some college students to participate, including Jordan Crawford of Xavier University. After the camp officially finished for the day, James and several college students…

CONCERN Theater owners in the nation of New Zealand are looking into the possibility of using mobile phone jamming technology to eliminate mid-movie calls, text messaging, and cell phone rage among patrons. Spokesman for the national motion Pictures Exhibitors Association, Duncan Mackensie said jammers…

ALLEGIANCE November 8, 2008 was the thirtieth anniversary of one of the most unusual basketball game s in NBA history. When officials upheld a protest, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets had to replay the final seventeen minutes and fifty seconds of a November 23, 1979 game. What made the…

Spiritual success is reached through everyday faithfulness. When Pat Riley coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1982 to 1990, the team won four NBA championships. In taking over the New York Knicks in 1991, Riley inherited a team with a losing record. But the Knicks seemed able to play above their abilities…

Died At 64 of complications from diabetes, Jazz owner Larry Miller. A Salt Lake City car dealer, Miller bought the team in 1985 when it appeared the Jazz was on the verge of a move to Miami, and soon he became one of the NBA's more visible owners. "We can only wish that we leave this earth as gracefully…

The Mindset of a Winner Okay, here goes. I am going to make a couple of uneducated guesses on who will emerge as the NBA Champion, and what NHL team will lift high the Lord Stanley Cup. But, first, I want to talk about excellence. When you think of the Lakers, you immediately think of Kobe Bryant. When…

RISK A new study conducted by a risk management firm suggests that where you live may affect your chances of being involved in a serious auto accident. The study examined accident rates of motorists with homes near a variety of businesses and landmarks, analyzing 15 million insurance policies and 2 million…

CHARACTER 1999's Super Bowl was remembered more for "the night before" than for the game itself. On Saturday before Super Bowl XXXIII, safety Eugene Robinson was awarded the NFL's first Bart Starr Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for high moral character on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday…

SUCCESS Bob Dole lost the 1996 presidential race, but many believe he came out a winner in 2000. Dole’s quick wit has made him an instant success as a commentator on Comedy Central’s “Indecision 2000.” “After his loss, Dole could have emerged as an elder statesman or an embittered old man.” According…

| | January 26, 2009! Push Up Or Shut Up Making good on a political wager isn't easy | SAN DIEGO mayor Jerry Sanders has been a gamblin' man this month. After the Chargers beat the Colts in the wild-card playoffs, he collected an order of shrimp cocktail from Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard. And last…