MLB, etc.

First of all, an article on Angels outfielder Garrett Anderson (a Christian), who set a team-record 12-game RBI streak end last Saturday. The MLB record is 14 straight games, set by Tris Speaker in 1928. Here's an article about his incredible streak: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196198&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp.

Here's a quote from new Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin about his getting the job there:

Tomlin said he has the players to get the Steelers, who are one season removed from winning the Super Bowl, back to the title game this season.

"I realize I am blessed," he said. "Most people get a coaching opportunity because there is a lack of success. This is a unique opportunity and unique circumstances."

Here's the article: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070908/SPT02/709080394/.

Next, a note about a security guard injured at Turner Field in Atlanta during a Braves game. The guard was chasing after a stupid fan who ran onto the field during the game:

Security guard update: The careless action of one fan, who chose to run on the field before the start of the ninth inning on Friday, created a scare. While tackling the fan, security guard Josh Garner fell on his back, causing his head to slam against the infield grass.

After he was placed in a neck brace, it appeared Garner was going to be immobilized and taken off the field on a golf cart. But the ex-Marine quickly rose, removed the brace, and simply took a seat on the cart that was awaiting him. As he exited, he made a quick wave to acknowledge the applause he was receiving from the crowd.

A few Braves players who have gotten to know Garner said they weren't surprised he didn't allow the medical staff to take him out on a stretcher.

As of early Saturday evening, the organization didn't have an official update on his condition. But some of his fellow security guards indicated they felt he was doing fine.

Here's the article: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196763&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl.

Here's an article about how Braves pitcher John Smoltz, a Christian, has had to change how he pitches in recent years to remain successful at age 40: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2196763&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl.

Also, an article about the Braves honoring the Little League World Champion team from Warner Robins, Georgia, before their game on Saturday night. It was the second year in a row that a team from Georgia had won the Little League World Championships, and so the second year in a row that the Braves had honored the winnning team: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070908&content_id=2197201&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl. Here's a link to some pictures from that too: http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/sports/braves/0908braveslittleleague/.

Next, an article about Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, a Christian, and his season this year, his plans for off-season training and goals for next season: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2007/09/08/bravesnot_0909.html.

Here's a good Christian audio interview from Sports Spectrum Radio with the Braves Mark Teixeira and Matt Diaz from Tuesday: http://www.rbc.org/radio_and_tv/sports_spectrum/programs/57972.aspx.

Also, unfortunately Reds outfielder Josh Hamilton's (a Christian) season may be over a little early. He re-injured a ham string injury last night and will miss the Reds upcoming 10-game road trip to receive treatment in Cincinnati with hopes that he can return after that. They only have 6 games remaining after that, so he might not be back this season. Here's the article: http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070913&content_id=2205990&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin.

Lastly, here's some sports evangelism websites that were in an article that I read in the September/October issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. I'll add these to my Christian sports links too:

Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry: http://www.unchartedwaters.org/home.aspx
The Mulligan Society: http://www.mulligansociety.com/
Church Sports International: http://www.churchsports.org/
In His Grip Golf Association: http://www.inhisgripgolf.com/
Cross Training Publishing: http://crosstrainingpublishing.com/catalog/
Sports Spectrum: http://www.sportsspectrum.com/
The Winning Run Foundation: http://www.winrun.org/