sports
US soccer leagues add game breaks for players fasting during Ramadan
By Jack Jenkins — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — The move comes on the heels of a similar policy implemented by England’s Premier League.
Ramadan finds greater recognition in America’s public schools
By Amaarah DeCuir — March 22, 2023
(The Conversation) — Federal law protects students’ rights to request some religious accommodations, including during the month of Ramadan.
Eight things that will surprise you about Hanukkah
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 19, 2022
(RNS) — Great truths about Hanukkah. One for each night. (As for the 'right' way to spell it, you're on your own.)
The Hanukkah dreidel and America’s gambling problem
By Joshua Hammerman — December 15, 2022
(RNS) — Religious institutions were not prepared for the gambling explosion. We need to catch up.
Fifty years after the Munich massacre
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 5, 2022
(RNS) — The massacre at Munich, 50 years ago, came to define my life and my calling.
Vatican runner to compete in half marathon at Med Games
By Associated Press — June 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Sara Carnicelli, a 27-year-old runner, will be accompanied at the competition by Monsignor Melchor Jose Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, the head of the Vatican’s sports department in the culture ministry.
France moves closer to banning veils in sports competitions
By Samuel Petrequin — January 20, 2022
(AP) — The French soccer federation already bans women from wearing headscarves in official matches, as well as at competitions it organizes.
NBA’s Enes Kanter targets China, Nike over Uyghur genocide
By Joseph Hammond — October 26, 2021
(RNS) — Kanter, one of the most visible Muslims in the NBA, donned a pair of custom shoes Monday with the slogans ‘modern day slaves’ and ‘no more excuses’ emblazoned on them.
What Ted Lasso could teach clergy
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — A popular series contains hidden wisdom for those of us who work for God.
Illinois passes legislation to allow student athletes to wear hijab without waivers
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 24, 2021
(RNS) — The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows all student athletes to modify their uniforms in keeping with their religion, culture or personal preferences for modesty.
Chaplain provides friendly face, spiritual and mental support to Olympians amid unusual Games
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — 'We are much quicker to recognize mental or spiritual needs as being as important as physical,' said Stuart Weir of Verite Sport.
Slideshow: Faith shines through at the Olympics
By Jessi Dodge — August 3, 2021
(RNS) — The Olympic athletes in Tokyo represent many faiths. The religious variety is sometimes stated and visible, and sometimes not. Here are a few of the images from the Games where we spotted the intersection of religion and sports.
At Tokyo Olympics, even faith events look different as COVID spikes. Here’s how.
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Adelle M. Banks — July 23, 2021
(RNS) — Religious services for residents of the Olympic Village will be provided virtually due to the pandemic, but Christian evangelistic organizations aren’t letting COVID-19 dampen their efforts at reaching the Japanese.
Tokyo archbishop bans Olympians from Catholic churches amid surge in COVID-19 cases
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 16, 2021
(RNS) — Parishes in the Tokyo archdiocese have canceled all the plans they had made to 'address the spiritual needs of the many people who would come to Japan' for the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Pope Francis’ team joins up with star athletes like Ronaldo to say: ‘We all run together’
By Claire Giangravé — September 10, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — For the pope and Vatican athletes, sports are a source of joy and community. The Vatican’s team recently organized a fundraiser for Italian hospitals fighting COVID-19.
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