Life for Dominique Dawes and her family today is “about our faith, because, at the end of the day, those are the things I can hold onto.”
Sports
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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.
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Gambling on sports is now everywhere, but should Catholics support it?
by Jason Adkinsby Jason AdkinsSports gambling seems to be everywhere, especially when watching or listening to sports — both collegiate and professional. In fact, during March Madness season, nearly 68 million Americans are expected …
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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.
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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 …
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(OSV News) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports. “Under the Trump administration, we will defend the proud tradition …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Archbishop Gomez, Cardinal Dolan make friendly World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools
by Angelus Newsby Angelus NewsLOS ANGELES (OSV News) — The 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees was already going to feature superstars such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie …
