Sports

Dominique Dawes, Olympian and Catholic convert, delivers powerful message at WOW Festival Baltimore

April 7, 2025
By Carole Norris Greene
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Three-time Olympian and Hall of Fame gymnast Dominique Dawes headlined the WOW – Women of the World Festival Baltimore held April 5 at the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in downtown Baltimore. Hosted for a third year by Notre Dame of Maryland University, the event highlighted the achievements of women and girls while examining the challenges confronting them.

NBA star Immanuel Quickley establishes scholarship fund at John Carroll

April 3, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The standout point guard for the Toronto Raptors announced the establishment of the Quickley Family Foundation in a March 25 ceremony at his high school alma mater, The John Carroll School in Bel Air.

Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr. calls Catholic school a forge of faith, champion spirit

March 22, 2025
By John Knebels
OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News

After an All-American career as a linebacker at Clemson University, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is now a Super Bowl champion following his hometown Philadelphia Eagles’ decisive 40-22 romp over the Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Mount St. Mary’s captures ‘First Four’ glory as March Madness gets underway for Catholic schools

March 20, 2025
By John Knebels
OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports

March Madness has arrived, and tiny Mount St. Mary’s University is right in the thick of one of the grandest sports spectacles.

Gambling on sports is now everywhere, but should Catholics support it?

March 19, 2025
By Jason Adkins
OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Sports

Sports gambling seems to be everywhere, especially when watching or listening to sports — both collegiate and professional. In fact, during March Madness season, nearly 68 million Americans are expected to wager over $15 billion on the NCAA basketball tournament.

Television Review: ‘Celtics City’

March 7, 2025
By Garan Santicola
Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Sports

In 2024, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship. In the wake of that record-breaking achievement, HBO has produced “Celtics City,” a nine-hour documentary series that provides an exhaustive deep dive into the storied history of the franchise.

Mount Carmel caps historic basketball season with first BCL Tournament title

March 4, 2025
By Nelson Coffin
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships.

5 Things to know about Baltimore Catholic League basketball tournament

February 24, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

The 54th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off Feb. 27, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation.

HHS issues new ‘sex-based definitions’ following Trump executive orders

February 21, 2025
By Simone Orendain
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News

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.

Author and athlete, Mercy High basketball star reaches lofty goals on two fronts

February 19, 2025
By Nelson Coffin
Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

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

February 10, 2025
By John Knebels
OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, Sports, World News

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’

February 8, 2025
By Jack Figge
OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News

The 20-foot-tall Our Lady of Mount Shasta was unveiled this past December to much fanfare and applause at the ski park.