Among the standout American athletes at this year’s Olympics were plenty whose hard work and accomplishments are also a source of pride and unity among U.S. Catholics.
Sports
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
The hidden humility of U.S. Olympic track star Noah Lyles
Look beyond the boasting and bravado and you’ll see that there is a lot more to Olympic star Noah Lyles than the persona he embodies while on the track or needling his opponents.
Posted inArts & Culture, News
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker: ‘I stand behind what I said’ in commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said Wednesday he was “very intentional” in the comments he made during a polarizing college commencement speech in May and that he stands behind what he said then.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Fathers and Sons Contemplating ‘Field of Dreams’
The relationship between Ray and his father is the part of ‘Field of Dreams’ that has the most meaning to me. The film expertly takes the audience on the journey of getting in a fight with your dad and its aftermath.
Posted inArts & Culture, News
Maryland Catholic high school roots for three alumnae swimming in Paris Olympics
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda is celebrating three alumnae competing for the U.S. Women’s Swim Team in Paris.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
‘The Last Supper’ Olympics controversy and the temptation of outrage
I just don’t care all that much about being insulted. I don’t think you should care that much. And I don’t think Jesus cares all that much, either!
Posted inFaith, News
Paris Olympics opening ceremony denounced by bishops and Catholics globally for mocking Christianity
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games—a sports festival aimed to unite all nations of the world—created shock and disbelief instead as Catholics around the world felt offended by the parody of the Last Supper, which was part of the opening ceremony.
Posted inArts & Culture, Dispatches
M.L.B. added Negro League statistics to official record books. Are we finally telling the full history of baseball?
Major League Baseball is finally incorporating stats recorded by Negro League players as part of M.L.B.’s official record books.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Meet Steve Javie: Legendary NBA ref and Catholic deacon
Basketball fans know Steve Javie as a longtime N.B.A. referee and a frequent commentator on ESPN and ABC. But for the parishioners at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Newtown, Pa., he’s Deacon Steve.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
‘Challengers’ has made tennis cool again. Can today’s players live up to the hype?
Professional tennis in the real world—as opposed to the reel world—is not quite as cool or sexy.