HBO’s ‘Tiger’ shows that Tiger Woods’s development as a human being came second to his golf.
Sports
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis: Soccer legend Maradona was ‘poet’ on the field
Pope Francis said that Diego Armando Maradona wasn’t just a skilled soccer player but a true artist.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
The Top Five U.S. Catholic Newsmakers of 2020
Who were some of the U.S. Catholics who were regularly in the news this past year?
Posted inExplainer, Faith
The Church of Maradona: Understanding the left-wing saint of soccer
The passionate reaction to Maradona’s death was a sign of his transcendence and quasi-religious appeal.
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Pope Francis meets with NBA players at the Vatican to discuss social justice
NBA players have been vocal on social justice issues throughout the year, especially after the shocking death of George Floyd by police officers in May sparked massive protests across the United States.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Yes, Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is worth the hype
Chess isn’t just a game, it’s also a handy metaphor—for braininess, for power, for geopolitical strategy.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
What does Psalm 137 have to do with the World Series? Everything.
An exciting new version of Psalm 137 has been discovered, and it gives comfort to a long-suffering people.
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Roberto Clemente pursued excellence. We can honor him by pursuing equality.
Major League Baseball celebrates the legacy of Roberto Clemente on Sept. 9.
Posted inArts & Culture, Last Take
Georgetown coach John Thompson loved his players, his city and the Blessed Mother
A former president of Georgetown remembers the legendary coach John Thompson Jr.
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Godfather of Kenyan running teaching life lessons during pandemic
Brother O’Connell, 72, a native of Mallow, Ireland, has turned many young runners into Olympic and world champions.