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“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) ...

44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Quarterback Matthew Sluka has transferred to James Madison. His new school posted a graphic of Sluka draped in a royal purple ...

Quarterback Matthew Sluka, who created a national conversation about the ramifications of name, image and likeness after departing UNLV, has transferred to James Madison. His new school posted a ...

Matthew Sluka briefly became one of the biggest names nationally in college football during the 2024 season when he left UNLV over a dispute over name, image and likeness payments, an ordeal that ...

Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who's recovering from a broken collarbone, is NHL Central Scouting's top North American draft prospect in its midterm rankings. He edged Boston College center ...

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka will transfer to James Madison, 247Sports/CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. Sluka reunites with coach Bob Chesney, who coached him while at Holy Cross.

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, who departed the Rebels under controversial circumstances, has found a new program to call home. According to multiple reports, including Pete Nakos of On3 ...

Quarterback Matthew Sluka, who created a national conversation about the ramifications of name, image and likeness after departing UNLV, has transferred to James Madison. His new school posted a ...