The University of Notre Dame and Creighton University are fielding the only Catholic women’s basketball teams in the postseason hunt this March Madness.
John Knebels
-
-
With ‘First Four’ round over, March Madness field of 64 men’s teams take to the hardwood
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsMarch Madness has arrived — the highly anticipated NCAA Division I tournament commences this week.
-
Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr. calls Catholic school a forge of faith, champion spirit
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsSt. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia a good training ground for Jeremiah Trotter Jr, now in the NFL with his hometown team and Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
-
Faith, family, football were ‘North Stars’ for Chicago Bears’ late owner
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — When Virginia Halas McCaskey died Feb. 6 at age 102, a nonstop flood of remembrance and gratitude enveloped the sports world and social media. The Chicago Bears …
-
Kansas City bishop eyes ‘three-peat’ for charity in bishops’ Super Bowl LIX wager
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — When it comes to the pressures associated with being the shepherd of a diocese, it doesn’t get much easier than advocating for your community’s football team. Such is …
-
Notre Dame falls short in CFP final, but faith and brotherhood shine
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — The somber mood spoke volumes. Displaying a despondent countenance before a throng of national media, University of Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman and two of his stalwart …
-
Notre Dame players head to championship formed by pre-game Masses, saint devotions
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — After the dramatic Orange Bowl victory Jan. 9 that secured a date in this Monday’s NCAA national College Football Playoff championship, University of Notre Dame senior quarterback …
-
Tragic death of NHL star, brother leaves family, friends, fans with unspeakable grief
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — No words. As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives …
-
Alumni of Notre Dame, Loyola University Chicago shine at Paris Olympics
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — Her final statistics seemed rather ordinary, but it provided an accurate metaphor — both for her country and college. Among the contributors to the United States’ intense …
-
UPDATED: ‘Caitlin Clark has the world by her fingertips’: Iowa Hawkeyes basketball superstar supported by Catholic faith, family
by John Knebelsby John Knebels(OSV News) — Wearing scrubs en route to the hospital to begin her day, a health care specialist was asked how much she knew about Caitlin Clark, the University of …