Football Archives

For Chiefs’ star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority

Oct 10, 2020

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. But the morning after the game, as he told the attendees at the Knights of Columbus 55th annual College Councils Conference, he still had to take out the garbage. This simple act was a humbling reminder to him while on top of the football world.

By Andrew Fowler, CNS

Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner

Jul 16, 2020

A judge has denied a request by news organizations to unseal court records involving the mental competency of billionaire Tom Benson when he rewrote his will to give his third wife ownership of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans sports franchises.

By Jim Mustian

News outlets seek to unseal files on Saints owner Tom Benson

Jul 15, 2020

News outlets headed to court Wednesday seeking to unseal court records involving the mental competency of billionaire Tom Benson when he rewrote his will to give his third wife ownership of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans sports franchises.

By Jim Mustian

Catholic charities praise English soccer star’s food voucher win

Jun 17, 2020

Catholic charities in England have praised the work of soccer star Marcus Rashford to reverse a decision to end food vouchers for low income children during the summer holidays.

By Charles Collins

NFL dream now a reality for 2017 grad of Philadelphia Jesuit high school

Jun 3, 2020

The NFL announced May 7 it is planning a return to its regular season in the fall, and among the players on the roster for the Detroit Lions will be Philadelphia native and St. Joseph’s Prep star D’Andre Swift.

By John Knebels