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Giants quarterback Eli Manning, the MVP award winner, said 'I just stayed positive' during the seesaw struggle. Clutching the championship trophy, Manning smiled to the flash of photographers' cameras.

New York Giants have grand parade to look forward to

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 2/6/2012

The New York Giants have a grand parade to look forward to this week. The Super Bowl champions, who defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 with a last-minute touchdown are expected to be given a hero's welcome when they return to the Big Apple. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Super ...

First things First, Tim Tebow is Still the Most Valuable Player

By Christopher Stefanick • Catholic Online • 2/1/2012

According to one poll, 43 percent of football fans said that divine intervention played a role in Tebow's victories. While I'm not sure if God makes a habit out of intervening in how straight and far a ball flies when it's shot from a quarterback's arm, I have no doubt that he intervenes when it ...

Known as 'JoePa' by generations of his players and football fans alike, Joe Paterno was widely admired in football circles for what he called his 'Grand Experiment.' Paterno expected that his big-time college football players could succeed on the field while upholding high academic and moral standards.

Coach embroiled in sex abuse scandal dies from cancer

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 1/22/2012

Tragically, his life did not end on an up note. Joe Paterno, the most successful coach in major college football history career came to an end last November after he became embroiled in a major sex abuse scandal. Paterno has now passed away from complications due to his lung cancer ...

Footballer Tim Tebow is fond of sneaking in the Bible verse, John 3:16 - 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life' - whenever he can.

Can there ever be enough Tim Tebow news?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 1/10/2012

After Tim Tebow rode the Denver Broncos over the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend in a last-minute upset, 29-23, on account of the NFL's shortest recorded overtime, all eyes are on the fearless footballer. At a time when celebrities, both in and out of the world of sports are beset with ...

Tim Tebow chased down Demaryius Thomas and knelt on one knee, in the famous posture that has become known as 'Tebowing' in the end zone. He then pounded a fist in triumph and took a victory lap.

Tebow performs game-changing upset to ride Broncos to victory

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 1/10/2012

John Elway told his Denver Broncos star Tim Tebow to "pull the trigger," trying to shake the quarterback from his triple game blues. Tebow did just that - pulling off an upset that sent the Broncos riding to victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in the AFC wild-card game Sunday. LOS ...

Fr. Kevin Lixey, LC, at the 'Sport and Faith' conference in Rio de Janeiro.

Vatican Continues Outreach to Sports World for New Evangelization

By James Penrice • Catholic Online • 12/21/2011

In his Christmas message of December 20, Fr. Kevin Lixey, LC offered updates on some of the recent projects of the Church and Sport Section of the Pontifical Council for the Laity.Blessed John Paul II established the Church and Sport Section of the Pontifical Council for the Laity in 2004 to ...

Left fielder Ryan Braun, according to a text message is 'not really allowed to say anything right now,' according to the Web site. 'My day will come soon, though,' the message read.

Ryan Braun representatives deny any 'intentional violation' of performance-enhancing drugs

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 12/12/2011

Representatives for Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun say the athlete will "ultimately be exonerated" of suspicion that he used banned performance enhancing drugs during this past season. Left fielder Braun, the National League's 2011 "Most Valuable Player" currently faces a possible 50-game ...

A still frame from video of Sandusky's rearrest.

Sandusky arrested--again

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 12/8/2011

Former Penn State Coach Jerry Sandusky has been rearrested on new charges of sexual molestation of boys. The arrest comes after investigation into new allegations from two more victims. STATE COLLEGE, PA (Catholic Online) - Jerry Sandusky was rearrested from his State College, Pa., home and was ...

The lack of physical education is only worsening California's childhood obesity epidemic.

Only 31 percent of California school kids are physically fit

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 12/5/2011

With an astounding emphasis on test scores, and core subject competency, California schools faced with budget are systematically eliminating programs, activities, and subjects that were once considered integral to educating the whole person. Everything from academic decathlons, to debate teams, to ...

Joe Frazier used his righteous left hook with impunity during his professional career, retiring in 1976 with a 32-4-1 record, staging one last comeback fight in 1981.

Boxing great 'Smokin'' Joe Frazier dead at 67

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) • Catholic Online • 11/8/2011

He was called the quintessential Philadelphia boxer by Mayor Michael Nutter. More importantly, he gave a cocky and headstrong Mohammad Ali his first taste of defeat in 1971's "Fight of the Century." Boxing great Smokin' Joe Frazier has died at the age of 67, one month after being diagnosed ...