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A moment of silence is observed for Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, before the start of an opening-day game between the Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in New York.

Stop the Game: Remembering Miller Gardner, the Son of a Yankee

As the New York crowd fell silent for Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son, the moment echoed a truth deeper than baseball: without faith and family, even our greatest games fall short.

Thomas Griffin Blogs April 9, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at East Los Angeles College on February 26, 2025 in Monterey Park, California.

Gavin Newsom Comes Out Against Males Playing Female Sports

On his new podcast ‘This Is Gavin Newsom’ Thursday, the California governor also said Democrats should make room for pro-lifers.

Matthew McDonald News March 9, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2023.

NFL Star’s Heartwarming Gesture Reminds Us of Our Father’s Love

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown’s love shines on the football field, but God’s love is even clearer in the Holy Eucharist, where he is always present for us.

Thomas Griffin Blogs February 9, 2025

President Donald J. Trump signs an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports in the East Room at the White House on Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Credit: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Catholic Bishops Praise Trump’s Executive Order Barring Men from Women’s Sports

On Feb. 6, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) banned biological men from competing on women’s teams to comply with the order

Tyler Arnold/CNA News February 7, 2025

Left: A woman holds a red rose and Mass card for Celtic player and manager Tommy Burns outside St Mary's Church before his Requiem Mass on May 20, 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland. Right: Fans gather outside St Mary’s Church in Glasgow, Scotland on May 20, 2008, for Burns’ funeral Mass. Following the Mass, thousands of people lined the streets of Glasgow during the funeral procession to say their farewells to the Celtic legend.

Faith, Family, Football: The Catholic Legacy of Soccer Legend Tommy Burns

Famous in Scotland for his skill on the field, the Glasgow Celtic legend was equally admired for his quiet holiness and deep faith.

K.V. Turley Features January 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Track and field athlete Selina Soule speaks during an event celebrating the House of Representatives passing The Protection Of Women And Girls In Sports Act outside the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden has promised to veto the legislation, which defines sex as 'based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth' and would ban all transgender women and girls from competing in female school sports.

United Nations Human Rights Watchdog Speaks out Against Men Competing in Women’s Sports

The inclusion of men in women’s sports has resulted in the persecution of women who stand up for themselves, the U.N. report said.

Kate Quiñones/CNA News October 9, 2024

LEFT: San Francisco Giants infielder Donovan Solano kneels while praying on the field before Game 2 of the 2021 National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on Oct. 9, 2021, in San Francisco. RIGHT: Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Who Should Be the Patron Saint of Baseball?

Blessed Michael McGivney’s love for baseball was part of his mission to build faith, family and community — a legacy carried on by the Knights of Columbus today.

Andrew Fowler Blogs September 30, 2024