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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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Cuba for Christ—Ahora!
The Communist island's improbable revival is 15 years old and growing stronger.

Jeremy Weber | posted 7/09/2009 09:02AM

More Freedom But Not Free
Cuba still ranks low on religious liberty.

CT staff | posted 7/09/2009 09:03AM

Easter in Cuba
Holy Week across the Communist island reveals a most improbable evangelical revival.

Photos by Gary Gnidovic, slideshow edited by Ruth Moon | posted 7/09/2009 01:30PM

Back to Cuba
Christianity Today puts a spotlight on a hidden story.

Timothy C. Morgan | posted 7/09/2009 09:05AM

Does Global Christianity Equal American Christianity?
Historian Mark Noll talks about how U.S. missionaries have—and have not—shaped the faith in other nations.

Interview by David Neff | posted 7/08/2009 09:04AM

Blood and Desperation
Aaron Strumpel returns human struggle to the Psalms.

Andy Whitman | posted 7/08/2009 09:07AM

CDs on The List
Short reviews of new albums by Jars of Clay, Phillip LaRue, and Billy Ray Cyrus.

posted 7/08/2009 09:08AM

Divine Devolution
Robert Wright thinks God is okay, as long as he behaves like a secular humanist.

Dinesh D'Souza | posted 7/07/2009 09:01AM

Renewed Focus and Vision
A word from Christianity Today International's president.

Harold Smith | posted 7/07/2009 09:02AM

A Whole Good World Outside
Opening our blinds to the prevailing wonder of creation.

Philip Yancey | posted 7/06/2009 10:39AM

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

posted 7/06/2009 10:41AM

'Honor Thy Father' for Grownups
Or, how not to be a deadbeat son or daughter.

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway | posted 7/01/2009 09:13AM

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