Tim Tebow was traded to the New York Jets after Peyton Manning replaced him as quarterback at the Denver Broncos. It adds a Wildcat option to the Jets but everyone is wondering if Mark Sanchez, the current Jets quarterback can share the limelight with “Tebowmania”. Read the full Analysis: Trade for Tebow shakes up Jets’ QB lineup story at Reuters.
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Tebow uncertainty
The Denver Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year $96 million contract, leaving Tim Tebow in temporary limbo. John Elway, Denver’s head of football operations, said Tebow was disappointed but would not break from his positive attitude. Just goes to show you there is no loyalty in business, it is all about making the best return and Denver believes they can do it with Manning even though Tebow turned them around to a division title and even beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs last year. The talk is that Tebow may end up back in Florida, where he won two BCS national championships and a Heisman Trophy, playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Learn more in the Broncos noncommittal on Tebow in wake of Manning deal story at Reuters.
Gronk Nation glad he is back
The Gronk Nation is glad that fourth brother Rob Gronkowski is cleared from his ankle injury to practice for the New England Patriots Super Bowl game this Sunday against the New York Giants. Read more in the Patriots get boost as Gronkowski returns to practice story at Reuters.
Oprah proud of her first South African graduates
Oprah’s girl school in South Africa graduates 72 disadvantaged young women. The whole class is now headed to university, most at home but some abroad in the United States. “There are a lot of people … who lower their expectations and think that if you come from a disadvantaged background … you have a disadvantaged brain. I know that is not true,” says Oprah.
I completely agree with Oprah. Everyone, let me repeat, everyone has potential to do great things. Read the full First class graduates from Oprah’s South Africa school story at Reuters.
Cool dunes in Dakar Rally
Check out this cool picture of a motorcycle racing across dunes in the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally held in South America from Arica, Chile to Arequipa, Peru at Reuters.
Believe: Tebow wins with 316 passing yards
The big question is – would God really favor one football team? He seems to as Tim Tebow put up 316 passing yards yesterday to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL wild card playoff game in “Mile High” stadium.
The 316 yards matches an often quoted Gospel passage John 3:16 which reads, “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die, but have eternal life.”
I watched most of the game on TV and caught a glimpse of a sign held by a Denver fan which read “Believe, Believe, Believe” and Denver fans are believing today. I mean, what are the chances? Going into overtime, Tebow needed 80 yards passing to reach the 316 number and got it in one strike to Demaryius Thomas to seal the win.
Look out New England Patriots, you never know what God has in store this Saturday.
Tebow stumbles, but still encouraged
Tim Tebow lost his second game as Denver Bronco’s quarterback, against the New England Patriots yesterday 41-23, but the Patriots had help with two turnovers and a muffed punt. Don’t count Tebow out yet. This home-schooled son of Baptist missionaries is still likely to make the playoffs and who knows how far he can carry the Broncos with his belief, especially after encouragement from Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Read more in The Patriot way tops Tebow-mania as New England defeats Denver story at USA Today.
Learning through LeBron James
LeBron James has grown up a lot since losing the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship to the Dallas Mavericks in June. He left hometown Cleveland, actually Akron, the year before to join All-Stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade to form the ultimate team at the Miami Heat. LeBron expected the NBA championship as a sure thing. He was “just blinded” by the idea of proving everyone wrong. It took him weeks to deal with the loss.
LeBron sounds humble now, “I’m at a good place right now, not too much bothers me … you can never ultimately get over losing a final but I think you have to move on because there is a season now…”
I believe this defeat will give LeBron the strength to work harder to earn that first championship. Don’t give up on your dream LeBron! Read the “I am myself again” says relaxed LeBron story at Reuters.
Be a Beacon to Others: Nothing is sure in this life. You can have the most talent or all the money in the world and still not come out the winner. The key is not in the winning, but in the journey. Work hard towards your dreams and goals, but also be a beacon to others in all you say and do.
Paralympian cured, eyes Olympics
What an amazing story! Monique van der Vorst was paralyzed at age 13 and went on to win two silver medals in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics at age 24. But, that is just the beginning of this incredible story. In a freak accident last year, Monique was struck by a bicycle while training for the 2012 Paralympics and miraculously regained feeling in her feet. Seventeen months later, she just signed on with the Rabobank women’s professional cycling team with the goal of cycling in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Read the full Paralympian eyes Olympic glory after “miracle” crash story at Reuters.