Sports
As Cubs chaplain, priest cares for spiritual needs of players
When Father Burke Masters became a priest, he thought he was giving up baseball forever. Never did he dream he'd be chaplain to the Chicago Cubs as they make a run to win the World Series after a 108-year drought.
Cleveland, Chicago prelates offer friendly World Series wager
Cardinal-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago and Bishop Richard J. Lennon of Cleveland are making the friendly bet with the loser donating food from a local restaurant to feed dozens of hungry people.
St. Joseph’s Prep tops La Salle to clinch Catholic League title
The Prep won the regular season game, 63-35, on the strength of running back D’Andre Swift, who scored seven times with 275 yards on 19 carries. He thanked God, his coaches and his offensive line, in that order.
Senior honored for career milestone in Catholic League volleyball
Cardinal O'Hara senior Charlee Borcky set a school record with 148 career aces, and well-wishers celebrated before the Lions took on Delaware County rival Bonner-Prendergast in a league playoff tune up.
Parity in Catholic League soccer means one of 8 teams could be champs
Soccer fans are attending matches in droves in the highly competitive league, for which playoffs begin today. The top four seeds are favorites, but the bottom four have just as good a chance to win it all.
In golf, La Salle extends dominance with Catholic League team title
Individually, Roman Catholic's Alex Durelli captured first place by besting St. Joseph’s Prep's Andrew Gallagher in a sudden-death playoff. Archbishop Wood's Karly Brown finished third overall and tops among girls.
Where policy, religion fail, sports can lift spirits, say speakers
"Sport is the medicine my mother couldn't give me" to counteract the bullying and exclusion growing up in York, Pennsylvania, one Special Olympic champion said.
Archbishop Carroll extends winning ways on the volleyball court
The Patriots went to 6-0 in the Catholic League, and 7-0 overall, with a win over Bishop McDevitt Sept. 29. As the playoffs loom large, Carroll boasts five shutouts among its six Catholic League victories.
Ryan Howard shows his Catholic faith on and off baseball field
“When you put your faith in Jesus, it’s nothing to hide from,” said Howard, who was raised Catholic and attends church with his family in Montgomery County. “Sometimes it’s easier to show your faith by your actions.”
Six views of Catholic League sports at mid-season
From football to field hockey and to both girls' and boys' sports, John Knebels breaks down all the league action and what to look for before the teams' respective postseason play begins.