Notre Dame falls short in football final, but faith and brotherhood shine January 22, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Displaying a despondent countenance before a throng of national media, University of Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman and two of his stalwart seniors — quarterback Riley Leonard and linebacker Jack Kiser — fielded numerous questions following a 34-23 loss to Ohio State University in the College Football Playoff national championship Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Notre Dame players head to championship formed by pregame Masses, saint devotions January 17, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Sports, World News Throughout this season-long journey of excellence that now includes a 13-game winning streak and an opportunity to seize a 12th national title and first since 1988, Notre Dame players and coaches have been besieged by media requests for interviews.
Widows of Catholic NHL star, brother testify to faith, love and new life at joint funeral September 12, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Uncategorized, World News At the funeral Mass of deceased brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Sept. 9 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, however, it was their wives who emulated the aforementioned attributes as they took turns giving words of remembrance for their fallen husbands.
Tragic death of NHL star, brother leaves family, friends, fans with unspeakable grief September 3, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News As family, friends, teammates, coaches, media, acquaintances and even strangers struggled mightily to make sense of the devastating tragedy Aug. 29 that took the lives of National Hockey League star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, no expression adequately conveyed the sense of loss that tore apart the fabric of a popular, much-loved family with deep Catholic roots.
‘Caitlin Clark has the world by her fingertips’: Iowa Hawkeyes basketball superstar supported by Catholic faith, family April 5, 2024By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News That Caitlin Clark has managed to permeate both the zealous and casual sports fan provides a testament to the level of her national impact at the young age of 22.
