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Dungy, Tampa’s adopted native son, plans ministry future

TAMPA (FBW)—Tony Dungy knows what it’s like to be the first. He was the first boy born into a family of six, the first black head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory and the first NFL coach to defeat all 32 NFL teams.

Mike Tomlin, Steelers’ head coach, says ‘faith is who we are all the time’
Jones a former Alabama Baptist

TAMPA (BP)—Since becoming head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago, Mike Tomlin has talked often of his appreciation and respect for former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who first brought him into the NFL as an assistant coach.

Cardinals’ Courtright a Miami native
Coach baptized, grew up at Wayside Baptist

TAMPA (FBW)—Stepping of the plane and breathing in the Florida air, Arizona Cardinal’s Rick Courtright said he knew he was home.

Steelers’ faith makes ‘all the difference in the world’
Bailey, Miller talk about Baptist ties

TAMPA (BP/FBW)—There was nothing quiet about NFL Super Bowl XLIII Pittsburgh Steelers’ Troy Polamalu’s witness for Jesus Christ during the annual media day Jan. 27 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Boldin, Warner outspoken champions for Jesus during media day

TAMPA (FBW/BP)—Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin has had a bittersweet year: a Super Bowl berth and a painfully broken face, causing him to miss two games.

A Super Bowl party in ‘a hard community’

YBOR CITY (BP)—At a giant pre-Super Bowl party in an impoverished neighborhood not far from Tampa’s downtown and Raymond James Stadium, a different but no less festive atmosphere prevailed at an event organizers said has been 11 years in the making.

NFL players give credibility to sports outreach

TAMPA (FBW)—With high-profile athletes like the Arizona Cardinals’ Kurt Warner and University of Florida’s Tim Tebow elevating the Gospel among sports fans, believers have come to see the “big game” as an opportune time to spread the Good News.

Tampa association features ‘Super’ rallies
From ‘God’s bail-out plan’ to ‘The Super battle for your soul,’ Luter sparks enthusiasm

TAMPA (FBW)—Amid the influx of visitors for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, the Tampa Bay Baptist Association ushered in the week with “Super Evangelism” rallies to the east, north and south of Raymond James Stadium.

Fundraiser sees game as Gospel platform
Ken Elder: ‘Don’t give up’ on non-believers

TAMPA (FBW)—While fans geared up for Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Ken Elder was already planning for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami for next year.

A Super Bowl party in ‘a hard community’

YBOR CITY (FBW)–At a giant pre-Super Bowl party in an impoverished neighborhood between Tampa’s downtown and Raymond James Stadium, a different but no less festive atmosphere prevailed at an event organizers said has been 11 years in the making.

NFL players give credibility to evangelism

TAMPA (FBW)–With high-profile athletes like the Arizona Cardinals’ Kurt Warner and University of Florida’s Tim Tebow elevating the Gospel among sports fans, believers have come to see the "big game" as an opportune time to spread the Good News.

Tampa newspaper delivers 56,500 Bibles

TAMPA (FBW)–A 200-plus-page New Testament featuring Tony Dungy was distributed the Saturday before the Super Bowl to 56,500 subscribers of the Tampa Tribune.

Dungy, Tampa’s adopted native son, plans ministry future

TAMPA (FBW)–Tony Dungy knows what it’s like to be the first. He was the first boy born into a family of six, the first black head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory and the first NFL coach to defeat all 32 NFL teams.

Dungy honored for ‘Lifetime of Inspiration’

TAMPA (BP)–The 10th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration turned into a lively, sustained tribute to recently retired Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy for his faith in Jesus Christ and his mentoring of others.

Running back honored for aiding single parents

TAMPA (BP)–The best of the NFL, both caught and taught, was evident at the 20th Annual Super Bowl Breakfast, where Tampa Bay running back Warrick Dunn was honored as the 2009 Bart Starr Award recipient.

After Super Bowl, they remain champions

TAMPA (BP)–Two champions were crowned Sunday night in Tampa. The Pittsburgh Steelers became the most successful team of the Super Bowl era, winning their record sixth title with a last-minute, come-from-behind 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Tampa enlivened by evangelism rallies

TAMPA (FBW)–Amid the influx of visitors for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, the Tampa Bay Baptist Association ushered in the week with "Super Evangelism" rallies to the east, north and south of Raymond James Stadium.

Kurt Warner a persistent witness despite censors

TAMPA (BP)–Kurt Warner’s bold witness for his faith comes as no surprise to those who have watched the NFL quarterback play for more than a decade. That’s what two Super Bowls -– one as MVP in a win -– and a book or two detailing your faith will do.

NBC rejects pro-life ad featuring Obama

NASHVILLE (BP)–A highly touted pro-life commercial that has aired on BET and features President Obama won’t be seen during the Super Bowl because NBC rejected it, saying it involved political and issue advocacy.

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin tells ‘who I am’

TAMPA (BP)–Since becoming head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago, Mike Tomlin has talked often of his appreciation and respect for former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who first brought him into the NFL as an assistant coach.

Cardinals coordinator Haley has ‘God to lean on’
Miami-born Courtright says sports can be ‘for God or for good’

TAMPA (BP)–In Arizona’s red-hot run to their most unlikely of Super Bowl berths, nobody has been hotter than Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley.

Fundraiser sees game as platform for sharing

TAMPA (FBW)–While fans gear up for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Ken Elder is already planning for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami for next year.

Anquan Boldin, Kurt Warner stir Cardinals’ faith

TAMPA (FBW)–Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin has had a bittersweet year: a Super Bowl berth and a painfully broken face, causing him to miss two games.

Steelers’ Polamalu: ‘Faith is the foundation’

TAMPA (FBW)–The Pittsburgh Steelers, playing in their seventh Super Bowl on Sunday, will go for an unparalleled sixth NFL title.