In his second year as an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, Abraham “Abe” Lucas is living his childhood dream. Even so, it’s faith, not football, that’s the most important thing for this self-described “hard-core Catholic.”
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Real Madrid, Europe’s Best Soccer Team, Offers Championship Trophy to Virgin of Almudena
The archbishop of Madrid received unusual guests June 2 as Europe’s best soccer team, Real Madrid, came to the Spanish capital’s St. Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral to offer its championship trophy to Mary.
Season Traversing Much Different Paths for MLB Locals
My beloved New York Mets, with whom I have so much optimism in March and April, have faded into oblivion, while the crosstown rival New York Yankees are appearing as strong as ever.
Catholic Women, Citing Church Teaching, Push Back at Butker Graduation Speech
Several Catholic professional women, as well as an order of women religious, have challenged a controversial graduation speech by NFL player Harrison Butker, during which the Kansas City Chiefs placekicker and devout Catholic opined on (among other topics) the role of women in society, and the church’s teaching on natural family planning.
Kentucky Derby Jockey Says Catholic Faith Crucial in Dangerous Sport
Jockey Keith Asmussen calls on his Catholic faith daily as he competes in the high-stakes world of horse racing, and the sport’s stage gets no bigger than the one he will be on May 4, when he rides in his first Kentucky Derby.
Ringing in MLB Opening Day With New York Mets Chaplain
Baseball is back! So what better way to usher in a new season than to catch up with New York Mets team chaplain Msgr. Thomas Machalski?
Caitlin Clark: Catholic Basketball Star Going Pro
As women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to turn pro next season, one thing she will bring with her that has been a presence throughout her basketball career and life is her faith.
Diocesan Priests Hope Rodgers Can Save the ‘Same Old Jets’
Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. Hear from diocesan priests on what their expectations will be for Gang Green heading into another NFL season.
Sports Round-Up July 29
St. Francis Prep’s Ethan Beer finished fourth overall in the shot put at the New York State Federation Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Sports Round-Up July 15
Longtime radio host and Brooklyn’s own Brandon Tierney has a new partner — Sal Licata — on WFAN weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
