Basketball
Guideposts Classics: John Havlicek on the Importance of Teamwork
In this story from March 1975, basketball legend John Havlicek shares how he came to understand the value of putting team goals ahead of individual success.
Blanton-Peale Institute Honors Former NBA Star Keyon Dooling
The mental health service organization is recognizing Dooling’s work raising awareness about the unique mental health issues players in the NBA face.
Mysterious Ways: Right Place, Right Time
A little girl's sudden and inexplicable urge to play basketball proves to be a factor in a divine intervention.
Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker’s Journey to Sobriety
How a job at Starbucks became a stepping stone toward his recovery from alcohol addiction.
109-Year-Old Woman Joins Harlem Globetrotters for the Holidays
Grandma Virginia traveled with the Globetrotters to a place very close to her heart.
An Excerpt from Vin Baker's 'God and Starbucks'
In this excerpt from his memoir, former NBA star Vin Baker shares how his faith fueled his journey through addiction into recovery.
This Benchwarmers Basketball Coach Makes Sure No Child Is Left Out
Joe Bock was always picked last on the basketball court. He grew up to create Benchwarmers Basketball, a program that helps hoops-challenged kids build their skills and grow their confidence.
Guideposts Classics: Otis Birdsong on Faith in Tough Times
In this story from April 1982, the former collegiate and professional basketball star recalls how faith and a mother's love saw him through a bad slump.
Mentor Guides Hoops Star to March Madness and Beyond
Weighing in at nearly 400 at age 13, Purdue University's Caleb Swanigan got off to a rough start, but his older brother made a call that changed his life.
NBA Finals: Warriors and Cavaliers Prayed Together
What's the most surprising thing about the NBA Finals? The answer has nothing to do with who won.
