SPORTS news FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeniorsSports Seniors driven to golf by chance to share outdoors, camaraderie Gerry JacksonNovember 15, 20232 min read Golf truly is a sport that can be played for a lifetime, and if you are like Bob Plummer it’s never too late to start. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeniorsSports Pickleball is for everyone, but watch the injuries Todd KarpovichNovember 14, 20234 min read The most common types of injuries among pickleball players are rare sprains, strains and fractures and account for 60 percent of all pickleball-related injuries, according to a UBS study. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeniorsSports Senior fights Parkinson’s with boxing training Lisa HarlowNovember 9, 20232 min read Boxing might not be the first exercise that comes to mind for seniors, but for John Thaler, 76, it’s just what the doctor ordered. NewsSportsWorld News World Series sparks jaunty wager between Arizona, Texas Catholic Charities directors Tony GutierrezOctober 31, 20236 min read With the series now at 2-1 in favor of Texas, fans in both Texas and Arizona — including Catholics — are mobilizing in support of their teams. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Minnesota priest casts for souls as he leads men’s fly fishing retreat Dave HrbacekOctober 29, 20237 min read It was an annual men’s fly fishing retreat, complete with a spiritual theme and a patron saint — St. Zeno of Verona, after whom they have named a group they formed, with members going on local outings throughout the year that sometimes include wives and children. CommentarySports Orioles’ players Christian faith pulls them through Mark VivianoOctober 26, 20234 min read Often in media coverage, the subject of faith is glossed over or ignored, but in the case of the resurgent 2023 Orioles, it appeared clear to me as a reporter that togetherness in faith among players furthered their bond as teammates. FeatureNewsSportsWorld News Seahawks offensive tackle loves the game, but Catholic faith is his ‘focal point’ Jean PariettiOctober 22, 20238 min read 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.” BlogCommentarySports Chance encounter showed Brooks Robinson’s Catholic spirit Gerry JacksonSeptember 27, 20234 min read What I remember most about Brooks Robinson aren’t my professional experiences with him, but a small moment that I think sums up why he’s so beloved in this town. FeatureLocal NewsNewsObituariesSports Baltimore’s beloved Brooks Robinson, Catholic convert, dies at 86 George P. Matysek Jr.September 27, 20237 min read Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles whose unmatched fielding prowess and dedication to his adopted hometown endeared him to generations of Baltimoreans, died Sept. 26. He was 86. FeatureLocal NewsNewsSeek the City to ComeSportsYoung Adult Ministry Kicking up fun: Kickball tournament brings young adults together George P. Matysek Jr.September 17, 20235 min read Sixteen teams made up of 160 players competed in the daylong Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Sept. 16 Catholic Young Adult Kickball Tournament at St. Mary’s Seminary. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 24 Next