The Baltimore Catholic League will welcome a dozen former greats into the BCL Hall of Fame May 3 during a banquet at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades, who spent six years as the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University before taking the Nittany Lions’ job in March, […]
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Cardinal recalls those killed, injured in 2013 Boston Marathon bombing; urges prayers for ‘gift of peace’
On the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley reflected on the impact the event had on the victims, survivors, first responders and what must be done to prevent such acts of violence.
Biden proposal bars schools from enacting outright bans on athletes who identify as transgender
A proposed rule from the Biden administration would prohibit publicly funded schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on athletes from competing on sports teams corresponding with their self-perceived gender identity, rather than their biological sex.
Cardinal, star soccer coach say sports must emphasize formation
The world of professional sports has become overly focused on winning and profits and has lost its focus on forming children into healthy adults, said José Mourinho, a star soccer coach.
Movie Review: ‘Champions’
Positive basic values, including an implicit pro-life message, underlie the somewhat rough-grained surface of the sports comedy “Champions.”
Mount St. Joseph defends BCL Tournament title with win over St. Maria Goretti
The Gaels defended their BCL title and finished their season with a 38-4 overall record, tying a record for victories set in 2005-06 (38-1).
NDMU basketball team dances into NCAA DIII tournament
The Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball team is going dancing, heralding a new era for the athletics program at the North Baltimore school.
5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament
The 52nd Baltimore Catholic League Tournament will tip off March 3 at Goucher College in Towson, featuring some of the best high school boys basketball talent in the nation.
Life and death: AEDs save lives on sports fields
Peter Laake, a 17-year-old junior at Loyola Blakefield, thanks God he’s alive. He’s using his near-death experience to raise awareness of the importance of having AEDs on athletic fields.
Heart to Beat initiative takes proactive approach to sports safety
Scott Kuhlman is a 2010 Loyola Blakefield graduate and the CEO of Heart To Beat, an Owings Mills-based safety training and consulting firm that helps organizations prepare and protect their student-athletes.
Seminarians bond over hoops, but off court meals, prayer, Mass offer fellowship too
In its third year, the De Sales Invitational basketball tournament brought together 150 seminarians for three days in late February.
Catholic Charities win with Kansas City, Philadelphia prelates’ Super Bowl wager
The Catholic leadership of both Philadelphia and Kansas City, Mo., went the whole nine yards with their Super Bowl wager this year — but Catholic Charities has scored the most.