While there is strong reason to believe Pope Leo is rooting for the Knicks, the Spurs do have Catholic cred of their own.
Sports
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As World Cup approaches, Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace
With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations.
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The Catholic marathoner who just made history: Sabastian Sawe’s humble faith
Sabastian Sawe is the first person to finish an official marathon in less than two hours. He is also a Catholic.
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What I learned from a season of loss—on the court and off
After many struggles, I am no longer sure that the final record is the most essential thing.
Posted inBooks
Review: The Mets and the history of class and race in New York City
In ‘Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team,’ A. M. Gittlitz fuses his interest in leftist sociopolitics with his love of baseball, or, rather, his very specific love of the Mets.
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March Madness: Your definitive guide to the 2026 Catholic teams
America’s eminent sports editors bring you the definitive Catholic preview for 2026’s Big Dance.
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The Jesuit praying for Gonzaga’s March Madness win—and targeting for-profit prisons
As Father Pham listed job after job, I couldn’t believe how he fit everything in. He has an “irregular sleep schedule,” he confesses.
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Beloved Notre Dame coaching legend Lou Holtz remembered for ‘building men, not just players’
Lou Holtz was outspoken about his faith and believed following Church teachings “brings meaning and lasting happiness to life.”
Posted inShort Take
What Olympians understand about American greatness that Trump doesn’t
Lying is not how we become great as a nation. The U.S. Olympic athletes can teach us at this moment that having the honesty and humility to acknowledge our failures and mistakes is required if we want to improve and become great.
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‘Miracle’ is a worthwhile trip down memory lane—even if you don’t remember the 1980 Olympics.
“Miracle: The Boys of ‘80” aptly balances archival footage and contemporary reactions, offering an exciting sports documentary while also pulling on the heartstrings with its nostalgic tone.