All Sport articles
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Opinion
What has God got to do with Rubiales, Jenny Hermoso and that World Cup kiss?
Luis Rubiales’ mother locked herself in a church to petition the Lord for her son, who is facing the sack after he kissed Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips during World Cup final celebrations. While her motherly instinct to turn to God is well placed, she might not find the answer she is expecting, says Jane Chevous
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Opinion
Upset about Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi? It’s a fundamentally Christian response
The Liverpool star’s move to Al-Ettifaq is the latest sports story to draw criticism over human rights issues. But those rights we champion as a secular society are deeply rooted in a Christian worldview says Dominic Hewitson
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Opinion
If God answered Luton’s prayers, does that mean he loves them more than Coventry?
Much has been made of the winners this past weekend. But what would God say to the sportspeople nursing big losses? Jonny Reid gives his view
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Thank God it's Monday
The Invictus athlete: ‘I carry a Bible wherever I go and pray before training’
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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Opinion
Betting on the World Cup is not harmless fun. I lost everything to gambling – until God rescued me
Research by Public Health England estimates that 246,000 adults have some form of gambling addiction. Justyn Rees Larcombe was one of them, until God answered his cry for help. As the World Cup gets underway, he warns others of the dangers of sports betting
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Opinion
My Christian faith has caused me to boycott the World Cup, and yours should too
James Pratt can’t justify watching the Qatar World Cup. And he doesn’t think Jesus would be able to either
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Opinion
'I hold onto God's promises' - the Christian faith of Bukayo Saka
As the World Cup 2022 kicks off, 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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Opinion
As a Christian, I’m boycotting the Qatar World Cup. Here’s why
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off
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Opinion
I’m cheering for the Lionesses and thanking God he created us equal
The performance of the England football team at Euro 2022 is changing the game for women’s sport. Our sporting talents are a gift from God, whether we are male or female, says Rosie Woodbridge
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Opinion
As burned out Ben Stokes retires at 31, sports bodies need reminding we were created to work AND rest
Ben Stokes is playing his final one-day international today. The cricketer says that representing his country in all three formats is “unsustainable for me”. Jonny Reid says the news should prompt all of us to reflect on the importance of both emotional and physical rest
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Opinion
Back from the dead: Tiger, Eriksen and the power of a resurrection story
The remarkable comeback stories of Tiger Woods and Christian Eriksen testify to the power of the resurrection story to engage people’s imagination and bring hope
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Opinion
There’s no place for transgender athletes in women’s sport, but Christians must show compassion
A world without God at the centre has led to the mess we are observing in sport, says Jonny Reid from Christians in Sport. In an attempt to balance inclusion with competition, the emergence of trans athletes is undermining the future of women’s sport
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Real Life
'God's love doesn't depend on how I perform' Team GB Winter Olympian shares his Christian faith
The former British skeleton pro Adam Pengilly says his biggest lessons about God were learned not when he was winning, but when everything was going wrong
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Opinion
3 lessons for the Church after the Yorkshire Cricket racism scandal
Jon Kuhrt reflects on the lessons for both sporting and Christian institutions, following the racist bullying of Azeem Rafiq
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Testimonies
‘The only thing I wanted to do with this fight is to give praise to Jesus Christ.’ The Christian faith of Alexander Usyk
The new world champion’s unashamed declaration of his love for God is an inspiration, says Arthur White
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Opinion
Neymar was offered €500,000 to shut up about Jesus. What would be your price?
Neymar is reportedly paid €500,000 a month to not talk about Jesus. What would be your price?
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Opinion
Why the Paralympics reflects the values of God’s Kingdom
This year’s Games brings with it an important challenge for the Church, says Carolyn Skinner
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Opinion
Why Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympics is a lesson to Christians everywhere
God calls us to rest in him, not run ourselves into the ground, says Chris Llewellyn
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Magazine Features
8 Christian Olympians to watch in Tokyo
Here’s what 8 top Olympians have said about their Christian faith