February 24, 2026

ESPN

Buster Olney ranks the top 10 shortstops in MLB this season

Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field. [...]

Kings of the hot corner: Buster Olney ranks baseball's best third basemen

Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position? [...]

Jets GM: Plan to keep RB Hall, with deal or tag

The Jets will use one of the tags at their disposal on running back Breece Hall if they can't reach an agreement with the running back before Tuesday's deadline, general [...]

Texans GM: Stroud trade speculation is 'moronic'

Texans GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic." [...]

GM: Sanders, Watson both in mix for Browns QB1

Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are in the mix to be the Browns' starter, but GM Andrew Berry noted Tuesday that the decision doesn't need to be made soon. [...]

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Devotional

Verse of the Day - 1 John 4:19
Verse of the Day - 1 John 4:19

We love because he first loved us.

—1 John 4:19

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

It's all very simple. God is love (1 John 4:7-8). He is love's origin, example, and architect. I love because God loved me first. I know how to love because he has demonstrated it in Jesus. I can love because he made me in his likeness and to share his character, and because God pours his love into my heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). He is the fountain, the motivation, and the pinnacle of love. I love because God loves - first, last, and always.

My Prayer...

God of comfort, God of love, thank you for comforting me with your love. Just as a child learns from parents how to do so many things, I want to learn to love as you do: sacrificially, selflessly, and submissively so that others may know that they do not have to earn your love, only receive it and share it with others. In the name of Jesus, your perfect example of love, I pray. Amen.

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Christian Today

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Christian Post

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