How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Overcame Her Fear with Faith
By Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone11 min read
Experience the inspiring story of this Olympic gold medalist—her victories on the track and her ultimate victory over fear of failure.
Stories About Sports
Magic Johnson on Why “Faith is Everything” For Him
By The Editors3 min read
The NBA legend discusses the importance of faith and his new documentary, “They Call Me Magic.”
The Power of the Underdog
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Inspired by a scrappy Saint Peter’s basketball team, we too can come out of nowhere to fight overwhelming odds.
Bubba Watson: How Faith Helped Him Conquer His Anxiety
By Bubba Watson11 min read
The champion golfer’s success on the PGA tour was nearly overshadowed by a lifelong disorder: anxiety
Bubba Watson on the Bible and the Lessons His Parents Taught Him
The golf superstar and two-time Masters champion discusses the role that the Bible plays in his life and career and shares key lessons his parents taught him.
5 Life Lessons Learned from Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes
By Olivia Abel3 min read
These Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks can teach us all a lot about determination, taking the high road and other ways to win at life.
Rafer Johnson: An Athlete Whose Faith Came First
By The Editors2 min read
This Guideposts story from December 1958 profiles decathlete Rafer Johnson, who went on to become an Olympic champion, social activist and civil rights icon.
Guideposts Classics: Gale Sayers on the Power of Courage
By Gale Sayers8 min read
In this story from October 1971, author and NFL legend Gale Sayers pays tribute to the courage and indomitable spirit of his dear friend and teammate, Brian Piccolo.
She Learned to Focus on Her Daughter, Not Sports
Her daughter, Kennedi, is a talented track athlete, but Tonya May Avent came to realize her focus on Kennedi’s athletic success was misplaced.
Guideposts Classics: Bart Starr on the Importance of Confidence
By Bart Starr8 min read
In this story from January 1968, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr recalls how the legendary coach Vince Lombardi instilled confidence in Starr and his teammates.
Guideposts Classics: John Havlicek on the Importance of Teamwork
By John Havlicek6 min read
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.
Guideposts Classics: Joe Buck on His Hero, His Father
By Joe Buck8 min read
In this story from November 2003, sports announcer Joe Buck recalls how a shared love of baseball allowed him to grow even closer to his father, Hall of Fame baseball announcer Jack Buck, in Jack’s final years.
