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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pam Tebow risked her life to save Tim Tebow—now he welcomes his own baby girl
Photo byHe wasn't supposed to survive birth. Decades later, he's welcoming his own daughter. Tim Tebow's life story has always been rooted in faith, family, and resilience. Long before he was a Heisman Trophy winner or NFL quarterback, his very survival was uncertain. His mother, Pam Tebow, defied medical advice warning her that continuing the pregnancy could kill her. Now, the same child she fought for has embraced fatherhood, welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Demi-Leigh. From a life-threatening crisis in the Philippines to holding his own newborn, Tim Tebow's journey is a powerful testament to belief, perseverance, and family devotion. Pam and Bob Tebow's missionary work and the life-threatening pregnancy in the Philippines Pam and Bob Tebow first met at the University of Florida in the late 1960s, going on their first date to the Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville before marrying in 1971. Their shared faith led them to the Philippines in 1985 as missionaries, moving there with their four children. But their mission work turned terrifying when Pam contracted amoebic dysentery from contaminated water. She fell into a coma and required aggressive medication. Doctors soon discovered she was pregnant. The drugs had caused severe placental abruption—a condition that can deprive a fetus of oxygen. 'They thought I should have an abortion to save my life from the beginning all the way through the seventh month,' Pam told The Gainesville Sun, describing the intense pressure she faced to terminate the pregnancy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure your family's future! ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Pam Tebow's faith-driven decision to refuse abortion and save Tim Tebow Despite the risks, Pam held to her convictions. Bob Tebow shared with Sports Illustrated: 'I prayed, 'God, if you give me a son, if you give me Timmy, I'll raise him to be a preacher.'' Pam went to Manila during her seventh month and remained on strict bed rest. On August 14, 1987, in the Philippine capital, she gave birth to Timothy Tebow. 'We were concerned at first because he was so malnourished, but he definitely made up for it,' she said. Tim Tebow's football career, Heisman Trophy, and College Football Hall of Fame legacy Tim Tebow would go on to defy every expectation. At 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, he became one of college football's most celebrated players. From 2006–09, he led the Florida Gators to two national titles, two SEC titles, and won the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore. He remains the SEC's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023. In 2010, he also launched a charity supporting hundreds of children with special needs. Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow welcome their newborn baby girl Today, Tim Tebow steps into a new role as a father. On Monday, his wife Demi-Leigh announced: 'Our daughter is here! We couldn't be more grateful for the blessing and gift of this new little life.' Married since January 20, 2020, in South Africa, the couple shared their pregnancy news earlier this year. From a fragile start in the Philippines to cradling his own baby girl, Tim Tebow's story has come full circle—a living testament to faith, family, and hope. Share this story if you believe in the power of choosing life and embracing every blessing along the way. Also Read: Hannah Ann Sluss and NFL husband Jake Funke expecting first baby—surprise reveal during Dubai trip Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kirby Smart's simple explanation on why Florida-Georgia rivalry isn't coming to Athens
The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators will play each other at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2025 as usual. The SEC recently announced, along with several other games of Georgia's schedule that the Georgia-Florida game will be played on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET and will televised on ABC. However, after the 2025 season, Georgia and Florida will play each other at neutral sites in 2026 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) and 2027 (Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida) while EverBank Stadium undergoes some renovations. The rivalry will return to EverBank Stadium in 2028. Advertisement Georgia coach Kirby Smart explained why the Georgia-Florida series is playing at neutral sites in 2026 and 2027 instead of doing a home-and-home series for two years. Based on a recent interview, Smart clearly would have preferred to play a home-and-home series. Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators "Why can't we play that Florida-Georgia game..." Smart said as he shook his head. "Didn't get it (a home-and-home series)." "That was an AD decision," added Smart. "It ultimately came based on money. And, you know, the Mercedes and Tampa both ponied up and made really good financial offers." Smart also reminisced on his playing career when he played at home (1995) and away (1994) against Florida. Georgia suffered embarrassing blowouts in both 1994 and 1995, but it would've been really fun to see the games return to Athens and Gainesville in 2026 and 2027. Kirby Smart's interview How much money will Georgia and Florida make? Both Georgia and Florida are set to make $7.5 million for playing the 2026 game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Money is king in this era of college football. Traditions and what is best for fans and players are often getting tossed to the side. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Kirby Smart explains what decided future of Florida-Georgia rivalry
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New college football series coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A new college football series is on its way to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMB Sports and Entertainment announced the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on Wednesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They say the annual series will feature some of the strongest programs and the most iconic rivalries from across the country. Advertisement 'Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have long been recognized as a premier destination for college football, and the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic is the latest opportunity for us to continue to build on our legacy of hosting world-class events,' said Vice President of Stadium Events and Premium Sales for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Doug Roberts. TRENDING STORIES: The inaugural classic will be played later this year between Georgia and Georgia Tech. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29. The annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game in 2026 will also be part of the series. The game's date has not yet been announced. Advertisement Tickets for the inaugural game between Georgia and Georgia Tech are currently only being offered to Georgia Tech season ticket holders. Officials say tickets will soon be offered to Atlanta Falcons PSL holders and UGA football season ticket holders. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Georgia, Florida set to earn $7.5 million for playing at neutral site
Georgia, Florida set to earn $7.5 million for playing at neutral site The Georgia-Florida rivalry will take place in Jacksonville in 2025, but in 2026, both teams will travel up to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to continue the World's Largest Cocktail Party. There will be a huge payout for both the Bulldogs and the Gators. According to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald, Georgia and Florida will each be earning $7.5 million to play at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The money will be sent from AMB Sports & Entertainment, the company owned by Arthur Blank that owns and operates the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In 2027, the two rivals will be playing at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay. That is because Jacksonville is undergoing a major stadium renovation worth $1.4 billion. The project is expected to complete in 2028, and Georgia and Florida have an agreement to play at EverBank Stadium until 2031. The Bulldogs will continue their tradition of playing in Mercedes Benz for at least two more seasons. Their 2025 game with Georgia Tech will take place at Mercedes-Benz stadium on Friday, Nov. 28. Kirby Smart will be looking to improve on his 7-4 record in Mercedes-Benz these next few years. Georgia went 2-0 at Mercedes-Benz last season with wins over Clemson and Texas.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Georgia football's future schedule
The Georgia Bulldogs have a pretty enticing future schedule. Georgia will some of the nation's elite college football programs over the years if things go as planned. The Bulldogs are scheduled to play Power Four schools like NC State, Louisville, Ohio State, Clemson and Florida State over the next decade. Of course, Georgia is also set to continue its annual rivalry with Georgia Tech through the 2037 season. Advertisement Georgia's future schedule is subject to change (including the dates and locations). The biggest factor impacting UGA's future nonconference schedule is if the SEC expands to nine conference game. The SEC currently plays eight conference games with one permanent opponent. Georgia's permanent SEC opponent is the Florida Gators. The Georgia-Florida schedule will be held in different locations starting in 2026 due to stadium major renovations taking place in Jacksonville. Conference realignment can also always impact future schedules. Since this article focuses on Georgia's future schedule, we don't have UGA's 2025 schedule included. If you wish to look at Georgia's 2025 schedule, then we've included it below. Georgia football's 2025 schedule Advertisement As of late March, 2025 Georgia and the SEC don't know the 2026 conference schedule, so Georgia's entire future schedule revolves around nonconference games. Remember, Georgia is still guaranteed to play Florida every year. What opponents does Georgia football have scheduled for the future? 2026 schedule Nov 30, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Maurice Turner (4) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Sept. 12: Western Kentucky (home) Sept. 19: Louisville Cardinals (away) Nov. 28: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (home) Georgia and the SEC still have an eight-game conference schedule, so UGA could add a nonconference game in 2026 or maybe the SEC will expand to nine-game conference slate. 2027 schedule Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Ja'Khi Douglas (0) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Terrell Foster (30) during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Sept. 4: Florida State Seminoles (away) Sept. 18: Louisville Cardinals (home) Nov. 27: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (away) If Georgia's schedule remains as it currently is in 2027, then the Dawgs would face three ACC opponents and (at least) 11 Power Four opponents during the regular season. 2028 schedule Bethune-Cookman’s Dennis Palmer (34) falls to the ground while trying to follow offensive lineman Vincent Forney (64) during the Florida Classic between Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M and at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Sept. 9: Florida A&M Rattlers (home) Sept. 16: Florida State Seminoles (home) Nov. 25: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (home) Advertisement Georgia is in line to have a lot of home games in 2028. Of course, the Florida State series could be moved to a neutral site. 2029 schedule Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney greets Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malkai Starks (24) after the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sept. 15: Clemson Tigers (away) Nov. 24: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (away) Clemson and Georgia are scheduled to play each other in the regular season in 2029 for the first time since the 2024 season opener. The Georgia-Clemson game could easily be moved to a neutral site. 2030 schedule ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 31: Marvin Jones Jr. #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a missed field goal by the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) Aug. 31: Clemson Tigers (home) Sept. 7: North Carolina A&T Aggies (home) Sept. 14: Ohio State Buckeyes (home) Nov. 30: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (home) It'd be surprising to see Georgia have four nonconference home games, but man this would be a fun schedule. Ohio State has never played in Sanford Stadium. 2031 schedule ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Haynes King #10 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rushes in for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. Aug. 30: Ohio State Buckeyes (away) Sept. 6: Western Carolina Catamounts (home) Nov. 29: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (away) UGA has also never played at Ohio State. This would be a really awesome road game for Dawgs fans and the weather in Ohio is better in the summer than in the winter, so that's a plus. 2032 schedule AUSTIN, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns in the Playoff First Round Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Texas defeated Clemson 38-24. (Photo by) Sept. 4: Clemson Tigers (home) Nov. 27: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (home) Advertisement Georgia plays its two top ACC rivals in 2032. UGA is set to play Clemson four times between 2029 and 2033. 2033 schedule ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs hugs head coach Brent Key of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets after the Bulldogs 44-42 victory in eighth overtime at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by) Sept. 3: Clemson Tigers (away) Sept. 17: NC State Wolfpack (home) Nov. 26: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (away) Georgia is scheduled to play a trio of ACC opponents in 2033. The Dawgs would probably add a non-Power Four opponent to this schedule if the SEC stays at eight conference games per season. 2034 schedule Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Sept. 17: NC State Wolfpack (away) Nov. 25: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (home) Georgia is 6-1-1 against NC State in school history, but has not played the Wolfpack since 1973. 2035 and beyond schedules Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) looks to throw against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Georgia Tech is the only team on Georgia's future schedule beyond 2034. Georgia is scheduled to play Tech through 2037. All of UGA's future scheduled games are according to This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: UGA football's future scheduled opponents from 2026-2037
