NAIA Sports Features
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From NAIA to the NFL: The Remarkable Journey of Bill ParcellsJanuary 29, 2024From his first coaching job at Hastings (Neb.) to the NFL Hall of Fame, the Big Tuna was larger than life.
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The World’s Greatest Athlete, Jim Thorpe, Started in the NAIANovember 19, 2023At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, he achieved unparalleled success by winning both the pentathlon and the decathlon, earning him the title of "World's Greatest Athlete."
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From the NAIA to the World Stage: The Story of Kate ZackaryOctober 22, 2023Kate Zackary makes the leap from Benedictine (Kan.) to the USA Rugby Team.
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Strength is the Calling Card of Jamie Mueller’s Path to the NFLSeptember 24, 2023Mueller plays for Buffalo Bills after four-year career at Benedictine (Kan.)
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Emily Cerny Dominates NAIA to Historic WPF ContractAugust 27, 2023Former University of Science and Arts standout signs with OKC Spark
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Jesus Izaguirre trades NAIA for National Team DreamsApril 18, 2023Benedictine University Mesa (Ariz.) alum, Jesus Izaguirre, played for the Mexican National Team in the 2022 Pan American Cup being hosted in Nayarit, Mexico.
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Kristen Ledlow, NAIA Student-Athlete to NBA TV StarDecember 09, 2022While at Southeastern, she would trade in her jersey for a broadcasting headset multiple times a week as she juggled being an All-American volleyball player, record setting hoops player, and the lead announcer for Fire Athletics.
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Trailblazer from NAIA Courts to the Super BowlSeptember 09, 2022Seen by many as opening doors for girls to walk through in the future, Thomas maintains that her goal has always been to be the best official she can be.
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Two Players. Two Institutions. One Organization. One Dream.July 08, 2022Jose Rojas of Vanguard (Calif.) and Michael Stefanic from Westmont (Calif.) both make it to The Show with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Buck O’Neil – Kansas City Legend, Racial Equality TrailblazerJanuary 28, 2022But, for all the honors and accolades that were bestowed upon Buck, his mission in life was for the Negro Leagues to be remembered. He preached this every day of his outstanding life and now his legacy of integrity and dignity carries forth.
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Mother, Student, Athlete: Asheika Alexander finds community at Langston UniversityOctober 07, 2021It took many stops along the way, but ultimately Asheika Alexander found a home at Langston University. The road from high school in Georgia Gwinnett County to rural Oklahoma took its twists and turns, but ultimately landing at the only historical black college in the Sooner State was the place she was always searching for.
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Uchenna Kanu, NAIA soccer player in the fall, Nigeria’s FIFA Women’s Cup player in the summerSeptember 19, 2019Kanu selected to Nigeria Roster of 23 for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Paris
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From NAIA to NHL, Otto has done it allJanuary 09, 2020
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NAIA Football Student-Athlete to NFL Head CoachDecember 03, 2020
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Nick Nurse goes from NAIA assistant coach to NBA ChampionJune 19, 2019Former NAIA head coach wins NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors
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Spring Arbor's Bethany Balcer signs professional contract with NWSL's Reign FCApril 17, 2019NAIA women's soccer standout moves on to play at the next level
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Krishawn Hogan reflects on championship-game performancesAugust 13, 2019Before he was a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, Krishawn Hogan was a star for Marian (Ind.).
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Former NAIA star Daniel Ponce de Leon wraps up first MLB seasonOctober 01, 2018While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't make the MLB postseason, former Embry Riddle pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon showed his potential in his first season in the big leagues.
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Aldrick Rosas goes from NAIA champion to NFL league-leaderDecember 14, 2018Before he was the New York Giants starting kicker, Aldrick Rosas led Southern Oregon to an NAIA National Championship.
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Players in the Pros IntroAugust 09, 2019
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Former NAIA star Daniel Poncedeleon wraps up first MLB seasonWhile the St. Louis Cardinals didn't make the MLB postseason, former Embry Riddle pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon showed his potential in his first season in the big leagues.