The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Feb. 19 it has started to send out guidance on “clear sex-based definitions” to government agencies, outside organizations and the public.
Sports
Author and athlete, Mercy High basketball star reaches lofty goals on two fronts
While 5-foot-7 senior guard Milan Brown honed her significant skills on the court, she was also working feverishly to complete another project that very few people her age would consider — getting her first book, “Stepping into History, A VR Adventure,” published in time for Black History Month.
Faith, family, football pivotal for late owner of Bears, who was married in Bel Air
When Virginia Halas McCaskey died Feb. 6 at age 102, a nonstop flood of remembrance and gratitude enveloped the sports world and social media.
Ski park’s new giant statue of Mary shows ‘deep connection’ to area’s ‘beauty, tranquility’
The 20-foot-tall Our Lady of Mount Shasta was unveiled this past December to much fanfare and applause at the ski park.
President Trump bars biological males from competing in women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports.
Kansas City bishop eyes ‘three-peat’ for charity in bishops’ Super Bowl LIX wager
On Feb. 9, Bishop Johnston’s favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, meets the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Baltimore Catholic League announces dates for 2025 basketball championships
The Baltimore Catholic League will play its 54th-annual BCL basketball tournament at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena over four days, beginning Feb. 27 and concluding March 3.
Maryvale upsets Mercy on late put-back in The Classic
The Classic — the annual showdown between Mercy and Maryvale — is doing a pretty good job of finding a niche in local high school basketball circles just four years after its inception.
Notre Dame falls short in football final, but faith and brotherhood shine
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
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.
Friendly Franciscan challenge unites two high schools for Ravens-Bills playoff clash
The young men at Archbishop Curley High School want to make it clear to their Franciscan brothers at St. Francis High School near Buffalo, N.Y. They are confident their beloved Baltimore Ravens are going to beat the Buffalo Bills in the NFL playoffs on Sunday night.
Radio Interview: A conversation with the Baltimore Ravens’ team chaplain
Rev. Johnny Shelton talks with Mark Viviano about his unique role as a chaplain and life coach for a National Football League team, sharing his faith journey and his responsibilities as a spiritual mentor in the ultra-competitive world of professional sports.