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"Jesus is someone who is and who always will be." — Juwan Johnson
"When I get to the biggest stage, I can scream [Christ’s] name and praise the Lord in front of millions." — Jaxon Smith-Njigba
"I choose to always give the glory to Him." — Malik Willis vist.ly/5ibb3
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"Scream His name and praise the Lord in front of millions."
@jaxon_smith1 became one of the premier wideouts in the NFL last year, helping Seattle win the Super Bowl & giving him chances to live out his calling.
Check out his story in our latest mag!
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"Truly my eyes were open."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka talks about his relationship with Jesus on the latest Sports Spectrum podcast with @MattForte22.
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🏈 Fall '26 mag out now!
Featuring:
🙏 Jameis Winston: NFL QB, man of God
🙌 Jaxon Smith-Njigba praises the Lord
🗣️ Mike Macdonald follows God's plan
🇺🇸 Loryn Goodwin & USA Flag Football
🔥 Oregon's Iapani Laloulu on fire for God
Don't miss this one!
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup thanks to "having people with solidarity and values," said coach Luis de la Fuente.
One of de la Fuente’s values is his Christian faith. "There are not just one, but a thousand reasons to believe in God," he says. vist.ly/5bu2d
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He's been an All-Star, a World Baseball Classic hero, and has thrown a no-hitter. He's also been shelled, traded and let go. Through it all, @Lorenzen55 sees challenges as chances to grow closer to Christ.
Check out his story in our latest mag!
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“On the pitch, I have His presence with me." — @JeremyDoku
“I only ask Him to light up my spirit." — @Santgimenez_
"I reach out to God and He gives me strength." — @pulisic vist.ly/57pai
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Players from around the world will be giving glory to God as they participate in the FIFA World Cup. Check out 11 such Christ-followers ⬇️
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ALT A soccer player in a red and white striped uniform runs with a motivational quote about faith. The text highlights a personal connection with God for strength. Sports Spectrum branding is visible.
ALT A Brazilian goalkeeper claps on an inspirational-themed background with a quote about faith. The mood is motivational and reflective.
ALT A soccer player from England in action with an inspirational quote overlay, featuring a confident and motivational tone.
ALT Jérémy Doku, in a Belgium jersey, is featured with a motivational quote about his presence on the pitch. The composition includes bold text styling and dynamic visual elements.
Jon Ackerman retweeted
"I see everything through the eyes of faith.”
“God really does make the impossible possible."
"God’s plan is perfect so I can go on the pitch and know God has my back.”
The 2026 World Cup kicks off this week! Some Christ-following players to watch 👇 vist.ly/57acp
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🚨 Summer '26 mag out now!
Featuring:
⚽ 5 players to watch in the World Cup
⚽ Spiritual growth in the USMNT
🏀 UCLA's title-winning coach Cori Close
⚾ Michael Lorenzen's high view of Christ
🛹 Pro skateboarders sharing the Gospel
Don't miss this one!
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ALT Cover of Sports Spectrum Summer 2026 magazine featuring prominent football players and highlights. The theme combines sports and faith with a focus on players to watch.
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All-Pro safety Justin Simmons—who describes himself as “an imperfect and unworthy follower of Jesus, saved by grace”—has retired from the NFL.
"This is more than I deserve. This is truly one-of-one. I can’t put into words how thankful I am."
@jsimms1119 vist.ly/42hf6
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Panthers teammates Jonathon Brooks & Princely Umanmielen both made public declarations of faith in Christ by getting baptized 🙌
"My baptism was a recommitment of my faith — to not only change myself, but from that day forward to stop making excuses." vist.ly/42ce5
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“That’s really where my faith and my relationship with Jesus just started to strengthen because I went to Him every day. In high school, to be honest, I didn’t really do that. I just started getting in the Word every day.”
— Iowa star Bennett Stirtz vist.ly/4wb4c
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Raegan Beers has Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 for the 2nd straight year. The star center knows she's "living an answered prayer."
“The Lord has truly given me a gift to play basketball with people that I love, surrounded by so many people that I love.” vist.ly/4v25y
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Baseball is back! Get your baseball fix with our recent baseball-focused editions:
• Spring 2026 & Padres pitcher Jason Adam
• Winter 2025 & the Savannah Bananas
• Spring 2025 & Matt, Jackson, Ethan Holliday
Limited copies remain!
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🎉 Spring '26 magazine now available!
Featuring:
⚾ All-Star pitcher/girl dad Jason Adam
⚾ World Series champ Alex Call
⚾ Cubs All-Star pitcher Matthew Boyd
⚽ Resilient NWSL standout Alex Loera
🥍 The Kelly family's faith & FCA Lax
Subscribe today!
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“It’s all God. Nothing but thanks for God, and I’m thankful that He’s put me in this position... I’m playing for an audience of One. There’s going to be a lot of people out there, but you’re really just playing for One.”
— Pats CB Christian Gonzalez vist.ly/4qr65
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“My faith has really grown over the last couple years. That’s what I lean on. That’s where your strength comes from. Recently I have so much gratitude, and then ultimately strength."
— Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald vist.ly/4qrf7
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“The only thing that can truly fulfill us is Jesus Christ. It’s not the money, it’s not my accomplishments, it’s not anything else but only Jesus.”
— Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson
@TreVeyonH4 vist.ly/4qrfd