basketball
Hoop dreams, with hijab
By Liz Kineke — September 7, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (RNS) — At a camp called Hooping in Faith, young women build confidence in their identities as athletes and faithful Muslims.
Loyola’s Sister Jean captured hearts during March Madness. Now she’s written a book.
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 21, 2023
CHICAGO (RNS) — At 103, Chicago’s beloved Catholic sister, best known simply as ‘Sister Jean,’ has added publishing a memoir to her list of achievements.
NBA’s Biyombo brings Congo to the pope after trip canceled
By Associated Press — June 22, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — 6-foot-9 Biyombo towered over the Argentine pope, even as he stood for photos.
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.
Former NBA player Stan McKenzie, husband of first woman AME Church bishop, dead at 76
By Adelle M. Banks — July 21, 2021
(RNS) — Less than two weeks before, his wife — Bishop Vashti McKenzie — thanked her spouse as she made farewell remarks at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s General Conference.
5 faith facts as Baylor and Gonzaga square off for NCAA hoops crown
By Bob Smietana — April 5, 2021
(RNS) — Monday's NCAA men's basketball title game features the first interfaith showdown and only the second matchup between faith-based schools.
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.
How the coronavirus could change America’s religion of sports
By Paul Putz — March 25, 2020
For many Americans, sports is a religion. Will the coronavirus change that?
Loyola’s Sister Jean celebrates her 100th birthday with scholarship, well wishes
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 22, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Loyola basketball chaplain, who won fans during the Ramblers’ run to the Final Four during the 2018 NCAA March Madness tournament, celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday (Aug. 21).
International basketball rule change allows players to wear religious headgear
By Alan Baldwin — May 4, 2017
(REUTERS) The new rule overturns a 20-year prohibition.
For NBA teams, religion can be unifying or divisive
By Sam Amick — May 6, 2014
(RNS) This NBA season has been unprecedented when it comes to the blending of basketball and unresolved social issues. There has been a widespread push for increased tolerance on all fronts. Yet the conversation about religion and how it's best handled by coaches and players remains fluid.
Rodman ‘sorry,’ unable to aid imprisoned missionary
By Calum MacLeod — January 13, 2014
(RNS) At the end of his fourth trip to North Korea over the past 12 months, Rodman said, "I'm sorry that I couldn't do anything," when asked if had raised Christian missionary Kenneth Bae's case with leader Kim Jong Un.
NBA’s Jeremy Lin talks about faith, fame, and racism
By Jonathan Merritt — October 4, 2013
Basketball superstar Jeremy Lin talks to RNS' Jonathan Merritt.
Can a Catholic hoops conference save college sports?
By David Gibson — April 9, 2013
(RNS) Could a new all-Catholic basketball conference help college athletics -- and even the Catholic Church?
Why basketball is Muslims’ favorite sport
By Omar Sacirbey — May 18, 2012
(RNS) Muslims' love of basketball is manifesting itself in Muslim basketball leagues and tournaments across the country, and is even recognized by the country’s major Islamic organizations, which are often criticized for being out of touch with Muslim youth. By Omar Sacirbey.
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