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Play Ball columns examine the relationship of sports and faith: sports is important precisely because it is a form of play, that is, a manifestation of the Sabbath. Contributors include Mark Galli, managing editor of Christianity Today, and author of Francis of Assisi and His World (InterVarsity), Collin Hansen, associate editor of Christianity Today, and Mark Moring, editor of Christianity Today Movies and Christian Music Today.

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Sports, for Him
We're called to integrity in athletics—not just to opposing steroid abuse.

Elizabeth Lawson | posted 8/06/2007 09:16AM

Christian Coaches Face Off for Super Bowl XLI
The God of Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith isn't just for Sunday.

Jason Bailey | posted 2/02/2007 09:44AM

Are You Ready for Some Fantasy?
With football training camps convening, fantasy football is almost upon us. Finally.

Madison Trammel | posted 7/27/2006 09:20AM

Equal Pay for Women?
The stubborn Brits who run Wimbledon refuse to pay the female tennis players as much as the men. Good for them.

Mark Moring | posted 7/13/2006 12:00AM

What's to Love About Women's Sports
There's no denying the pure joy and determination of female athletes

Collin Hansen | posted 6/29/2006 12:00AM

The NBA? Or the UN?
It's called the National Basketball Association, but it's looking quite international—thanks in great part to a Christian GM for the Dallas Mavs.

Jason Bailey | posted 6/22/2006 12:00AM

Of Czechs, Sex, and Wrecks
Random musings on the U.S. soccer team, World Cup prostitution, and Big Ben's bad bike crash.

Mark Moring | posted 6/15/2006 12:00AM

Onward Christian Shortstops
The Colorado Rockies make a noble—if problematic—plan for winning.

Collin Hansen | posted 6/01/2006 12:00AM

Incomplete Sentences
Many pro athletes convicted of a crime are sentenced to a lame excuse for "community service." It's time for the legal system to show a little backbone.

Mark Moring | posted 5/11/2006 12:00AM

Bowling Alone No More
A stealth revolution in attitude may be brewing.

Mark Galli | posted 5/04/2006 12:00AM

Sports as Soap Opera
Sportswriters seem to have forgotten their godly calling.

Mark Galli | posted 4/27/2006 12:00AM

'You Trying to Say Jesus Christ Can't Hit a Curveball?'
Fans vent their frustration on struggling slugger who professes religious devotion.

Collin Hansen | posted 4/20/2006 12:00AM

Un Problema Grande, No?
What major league baseball reveals about the dangers of immigration.

Mark Galli | posted 4/13/2006 12:00AM

WWJWD?
In the wake of UCLA's loss in Monday's NCAA championship game, I couldn't help but wonder: What would John Wooden do?

Mark Moring | posted 4/06/2006 12:00AM

There IS Crying in Basketball
If only we all had something so precious to weep about.

Collin Hansen | posted 3/30/2006 12:00AM

Pirates vs. Braves
Reforming sports one city at a time.

Mark Galli | posted 3/23/2006 12:00AM

Bjorn Again?
It's been a while since tennis legend Bjorn Borg was in the news. Too bad he's back because he's selling his Wimbledon trophies.

Mark Moring | posted 3/16/2006 12:00AM

Steroids 'R' Us
It's not just Barry Bonds's heart that is desperately wicked.

Mark Galli | posted 3/09/2006 12:00AM

A Royal Pain
Following Kansas City's baseball team ain't easy ... but it builds character and perseverance.

Collin Hansen | posted 3/02/2006 12:00AM

Heavy Medal
At the Olympics, if you don't medal, you certainly must be a loser.

Mark Moring | posted 2/23/2006 12:00AM

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Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
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Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

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