religion and sport
French soccer federation limits support for players’ Ramadan observance. Critics see discrimination
By Samuel Petrequin — March 29, 2024
(AP) – Ahead of training camps which took place in March, the federation made clear it would not change the schedule for meals and practices to accommodate players who want to fully observe the religious ritual.
Germany player Rüdiger takes legal steps after Ramadan greeting prompts accusation of terror support
By Associated Press — March 27, 2024
BERLIN (AP) — Former Bild chief editor Julian Reichelt responded on X, formerly Twitter, with a series of posts accusing the player of “Islamism” and of showing the “ISIS-greeting of Islamists.
Potential new rivalries in Big 12 with BYU becoming league’s 3rd private Christian school
By Stephen Hawkins — August 22, 2023
(AP) — There can be commonality among fans from such schools, even of different denominations, in valuing what religion adds to higher education, said Northern Kentucky professor Joe Cobbs, an expert in sports rivalries.
St. Paul would say, ‘Don’t be like Mike’
By Charles C. Camosy — May 21, 2020
(RNS) — I was prepared to be reminded of Michael Jordan’s greatness in ’The Last Dance.’ I was not prepared to be confronted with the cost at which that greatness came.
Tobin Heath sees soccer as a platform for faith
By Kimberly Winston — August 8, 2016
(RNS) The Team USA midfielder relies on God through wins and losses.
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