Art Stricklin

MIAMI (BP)–Weaving in and out of the various broadcast booths at this week’s Super Bowl radio row, much like he would weave between defensive tackles, former Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner looked utterly at ease. A year removed from his remarkable comeback against the Pittsburgh Steelers, nearly earning a second Super Bowl title -– and after […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)--With Super Bowl XLIV only a few days away, the lights are on early here at the Indianapolis Colts' hotel conference room, with more than a half dozen coaches huddled together.       But the Colts' coaches, including head man Jim Caldwell, weren't working on a secret plan to slow down the high flying New Orleans Saints.

MIAMI (BP)–When the New Orleans Saints met with the media Tuesday at Sun Life Stadium wearing their home white jerseys, fullback Heath Evans fit right in. He mingled among his teammates, answered inane questions (“Can you tell me what a fullback does?”) and had the determined look of a player getting ready for a Super […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)--Fred Luter Jr. has had a full plate during his decades-long calling as a pastor, including the last 23 years at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans.       He survived Hurricane Katrina, which flooded the church building ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)--Beyond their Super Bowl trophy, the Indianapolis Colts have had multiple coaches, players and playoff appearances the last eight years.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)--When Super Bowl XLIV is beamed into millions of homes across the country and around the world on Sunday, CBS commentator James Brown will be in the middle of the action, reporting live from the turf of Sun Life Stadium.

POSTED Saturday, January 30. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)–Corwin Anthony has spent 10 years working with the Christian ministry Athletes in Action, serving with professional athletes to nurture their faith in Jesus Christ. He has worked with multi-millionaires and minimum-wage football players amid their hopes, fears and problems in one of the most watched of professions. […]

POSTED Sunday, January 31. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BP)–Just hours before the start of the 2010 Pro Bowl, Houston Texans Chaplain Gary Tyler implored players in this year’s game to fulfill God’s destiny in their lives. Speaking to 35 players, coaches and family members at the National Football League team hotel, Tyler and Athletes in Action […]

PLANO, Texas (BP)--While NFL coaches, players and analysts have speculated how Michael Vick will fare in returning to pro football after two years in prison, his closest mentor, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy, said Vick will succeed only by putting his faith in God.

FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Golfer Kenny Perry has a message for fans or media who think he is still crushed or depressed by his recent Masters playoff loss: His faith in Jesus Christ is enough to take care of any professional distress.       "I wasn't disappointed, that's what people don't understand," Perry said after the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Thursday, where he is a two-time champion of the PGA Tour event.       "I have been so blessed, I could never be disappointed or upset with my life."       Perry, 48, capped the golf season of his life in 2008 with three PGA Tour victories and a spot on United States' victorious Ryder Cup team.       In 2009 it even got better with a victory at the 2009 PGA Tour event in Phoenix and his strong showing at the Masters tournament.       Playing in the major championship closest to his hometown of Franklin, Ky., Perry played steadily, if not brilliantly, in moving to the top of the leader board at Augusta National Golf Club.       He was in the final group on the final day. In the crowd: PGA Tour chaplain Larry Moody, who had spoken to Perry about the international platform to give glory to God with a victory.       But an 18th hole missed putt left Perry in a playoff with Angel Cabrera and Chad Campbell. A poor shot on the second playoff hole cost Perry his chance; Cabrera captured the victory, becoming the oldest champion in Masters history.       Even so, it didn't leave Perry with a crushed spirit or crushed faith.       "Jesus is No. 1 in my life. I hope that comes through in everything I do," he said.       Perry already had spurned the conventional Tour wisdom by citing his faith ...