SPORTS
Pope meets with NBA players' union delegation at the Vatican
A delegation representing the National Basketball Players Association, a union representing professional athletes from the NBA, met with Pope Francis and spoke with him about their work in promoting social justice.
Hornung, Notre Dame Heisman winner and Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer, dies
Paul Hornung, who won the Heisman Trophy while playing football for Notre Dame and had a Hall of Fame career with the illustrious Green Bay Packers teams of the 1960s, died Nov. 13 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 84.
CBA names new head coach for varsity swimming
Alex Fitton has been named to head the 11-time state championship varsity swim team in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft.
CBA honoring long-running track & field legacy with new complex
While roaming the Christian Brothers Academy campus, it is easy to spot Fleming Hall or Henderson Hall, named after cofounders Peter Fleming and John Henderson. It’s a little tougher, however, to notice who Sheehan Track is named after, as recognition for its namesake – third cofounder Dr. George Sheehan – is …
For Chiefs' star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority
Harrison Butker's impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team's victory in Super Bowl LIV.
Students, coaches take COVID-19 precautions as Catholic high school sports returns
After months of uncertainty, Catholic high school athletes who play fall sports in the Diocese of Trenton are taking the field again.
Famed Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson dies at 78
John Thompson, the Hall of Fame college basketball coach who guided Georgetown University in Washington to a national championship in 1984, died Aug. 31 at age 78.
Most Catholic universities, colleges sidelining 2020 fall sports
Most Catholic colleges and universities are no different from their private and state-supported counterparts when it comes to athletic teams for the fall semester.
‘Last Dance’ baseball tourney gives high school students chance to take field after canceled season
When his senior season of baseball was canceled due to COVID-19, St. John Vianney’s Dominic Cerniglia turned to prayer...
Safety is name of game during ‘Last Dance’ tournament
Preparing for baseball amidst a pandemic is not the easiest task, but the 222 teams that played in the...
High school players take part in 'Last Dance' baseball
High school baseball players from across the state, including Catholic students in the Diocese of Trenton, are taking part in the "Last Dance" World Series – giving players the opportunity to compete this summer after their spring seasons were halted due to COVID.
Senior athletes find acceptance through faith with spring sports season canceled
The Donovan Catholic softball team had seven seniors returning from a 30-2 team that won the 2019 Tournament Champions. Red Bank Catholic senior Tyler Birnbaum was ready to show the baseball team he could be a front line pitcher this season.
Once he retires, NFL quarterback to coach at Catholic high school
Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He'll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.
ND baseball coach incorporates ‘Seventh Tool’ to promote team spirituality
This is the first year for the Baseball Bible Study at Notre Dame High School.
Irish baseball star Steven Graver has faith in his future at West Point
Like every other New Jersey high school senior athlete, Notre Dame’s Steven Graver is not happy about sitting out his final spring season. But there are two things that keep Graver going every day – his faith and his future.
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