sports misc.

First, about two Christian outfielders trying to make their respective teams. Josh Hamilton I think has officially made the Reds roster. Here's a quote:

After a nearly four-year stretch out of the game because of injuries and drug use, outfielder Josh Hamilton has been the story of spring. Hamilton, a Rule 5 acquisition and former overall No. 1 draft choice, has led the team in hitting and stunned observers with his poise and plate discipline. He'll be a fourth outfielder this season.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070327&content_id=1862217&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin.

Also, Matt Diaz officially made the Braves roster. Here's the article: http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/03/30/0331bravesroster.html.

Here's an article about Pacers broadcaster and CBS men's college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg, a Christian, getting to watch his sons play in the Ohio boys basketball state semifinals last week: http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/web_070327.html.

Here's another article about the guy who was North Carolina men's basketball mascot, who was killed in a traffic accident: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/ncaatourney07/news/story?id=2813005.

Next, an article by the Angels Garret Anderson, a Christian, about the upcoming season: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070327&content_id=1861374&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.

Here's an article I originally found on the Athletes In Action website about a program to help disadvantaged high school boys through the New York Giants and AIA: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070327/latu118.html?.v=69.

Also, an article about the Knicks Stephon Marbury and the Bulls Ben Wallace promoting a line of shoes that are a lot more affordable for parents to buy for their kids: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bkn_wallace_starbury.

Here's an article about Astros outfielder Luke Scott and the upcoming season: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4657985.html (originally found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070327&content_id=1861332&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp).

Next, a short note about Colts head coach Tony Dungy, a Christian, and the Cubs (I would think that it would be kind of strange on the Cubs part, since the Colts beat another Chicago team!):

Tony Dungy, coach of the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts, was a guest of general manager Jim Hendry on Tuesday.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070327&content_id=1861914&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc.

Also, a couple of articles about IU men's basketball recruit Eli Holman. Here's the first one: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070328/SPORTS0601/703280376/1069/SPORTS0601.

Here's a quote from the second one, where he's talking about how long he might stay at IU before going pro:

"Some people have me projected two-and-done. If it happens, I thank God it happens. If not I'll stay there four years and get a degree and go see what life has in store for me."

Here's the article: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070328/SPORTS0601/703280410/1069/SPORTS0601.

Lastly, an article about Reds outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr., and what he does to help the Boys and Girls Clubs: http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070328&content_id=1863641&vkey=mlbpa_news&fext=.jsp.