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US Haitian community rejoices as Pope Leo's Haitian roots revealed

While the US Catholic community celebrates the first American pope, the country's Haitian community is also celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s roots. News emerged after his election that the new pope, who grew up in Chicago, may have Haitian roots. This …

Pope Leo XIV appeared in the middle of the 2005 World Series

Everyone has a backstory, and some want those stories told more than others. For Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Catholic Church, his is a curious one. Born in Chicago in 1955, Robert Francis Prevost is the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church …

Pope Leo the White Sox Fan: Something to Celebrate for Chicago’s South Side

Stanley Brown was up late on Thursday, monitoring all the news about the new pope, Leo XIV, including revelations that he grew up as a Chicago White Sox baseball fan. As soon as Mr. Brown heard that, he knew something very important. “If he’s a White Sox …

Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits

ROME — When in Rome, head to the corner of the Via Leone IV and the Viale Vaticano and turn west for about 50 yards along the latter, to where the line for entry to the Vatican Museum starts to build. Crane your neck up to the top of the 39-foot-high …

Viral Clip Shows Pope Leo XIV On Camera During the 2005 World Series

By J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels (occasionally of Anaheim) from 2012-23 for …

Silver Wing Comet Open

by Adam Wickenden 12 May 22:03 PDT 10 May 2025 You could hardly have wished for better conditions for the 2025 Comet Open at Silverwing SC. An Easterly breeze of about force 3 to 4 due to veer slightly to the Southeast was nearly perfect. On our lake this …

Pope Leo XIV bringing hope to the city of Chicago sports fans

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the …

Sports News | Sinner Wins in Return from Doping Ban Before Home Crowd at Italian Open

Rome, May 11 (AP) After a wait of more than 100 days, Jannik Sinner still knows how to win a tennis match. The top-ranked player made a solid return from his three-month doping ban by beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd …

Unbelievable moment: Pope Leo XIV Spotted in the Stands at 2005 MLB World Series Game 1

How Titans assistant Bill Callahan is connected to Pope Leo XIV

Pope Francis' support left an impact on the world of sports

The heartbreaking news of Pope Francis’ death not only devastated the Catholic community, but also left the sports community feeling mournful and empty. Francis was a beloved member of the world, and his activism and inclusion efforts did not go unnoticed. …

From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world − that could continue with baseball-...

The world of sport is “a constellation of many stars,” Pope Francis told La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian daily sports newspaper, during a wide-ranging interview in January 2021. On April 21, 2025, that world lost, if not one of its brightest stars, …

Pope John rallies for four runs in the seventh to reach HWS final - Softball recap

Grace Varur blasted her second home run of the game in the bottom of the seventh inning to cap a four-run rally as Pope John defeated North Hunterdon, 7-6, in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament semifinal in Sparta. The second-seeded Lions (12-4 …

Italian crowd compares Sinner's victorious return to pope's ascent

Jannik Sinner has made a solid return from his three-month doping ban by beating 99th-ranked Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 before an adoring home crowd at the Italian Open. It was Sinner's first match since he won his third grand slam title at the Australian …

New York Knicks fan spotted dressed as Pope Leo for MSG playoff game... after shock connection was revealed

By ERIC BLUM Published: 16:58 EDT, 10 May 2025 | Updated: 16:58 EDT, 10 May 2025 One New York Knicks fan was spotted dressed as Pope Leo outside of Madison Square Garden in a Jalen Brunson jersey, with the shock connection being the two well-known men …

Long before he was pope, Leo XIV was a skinny Villanova undergrad figuring out ‘do you want to live this life’

The new pope is a Wildcat through and through. Even while ministering in faraway Peru, Robert Francis Prevost kept up with his alma mater, Villanova University, a Catholic college of approximately 10,000 outside Philadelphia known for its perennially …

ABC7 presents 'Leo XIV: Chicago's Pope'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago presented a special broadcast Saturday on Cardinal Robert Prevost's journey from the South Side to becoming Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. Rob Hughes and Karen Jordan hosted the special, with reports from Liz Nagy in …

Vatican goes viral: TikTokers fascinated by pope election

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. He made his first public appearance at the Vatican to greet the faithful and deliver his inaugural prayer. As the world waited this week to see who …

Former White Sox pitcher has hilarious reaction after finding out Pope Leo XIV's fandom

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green has the latest on the new pontiff's first day at the Vatican on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde had a hilarious …

St. Paul Author Honored as Midwest Book Awards Finalist for 'It’s About Time' (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad)

A Former Minnesota Amateur boxing champions autobiography reads like a novel wrapped around a package of poems ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Minnesota amateur boxing champion and author Mark Connor, from …

We Are G.A.M.E. Alumnus D.J. Reed Signs $48 Million Contract with Detroit Lions

From Mentorship to NFL Stardom: Reed's Journey Exemplifies the Impact of Community Support TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) proudly celebrates the …

WAVE Wellness Opens First Social Wellness Destination in the Hamptons

WAVE Social Wellness brings cutting-edge wellness, biohacking, and community-driven self-care to the Hamptons, New York, SOUTHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WAVE Wellness, a leader in holistic health and wellness …

Modern Primary Healthcare Opens a New Facility in The Woodlands

Modern Primary Healthcare Opens a New Facility in The Woodlands THE WOODLANDS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Primary Healthcare has opened its newest facility in The Woodlands, expanding access to high-quality …

Moisture Wicking Fabric Market Forecast 2025-2034: Comprehensive Insights On Market Size, Growth Factors, Trends

The Business Research Company's Moisture Wicking Fabric Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The moisture wicking fabric …

Can AI Help Prevent the Next Stroke? New Study Uses Brain Scans to Detect Hidden Heart Risk

Detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) from brain scans using AI could support future stroke care, according to a recent study found in Cerebrovascular Diseases. BASEL, SWITZERLAND, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study recently published in the …

Sports Turf Company Completes Track and Field Renovations at Carroll High School

Leading athletic construction company renovates field into an AstroTurf artificial turf system OZARK, AL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to …

ECCO Medical Partners with KXPX Radio and Univision TV Educating Hispanic Women on Leg Pain and Uterine Fibroids

Bilingual campaign uses Spanish-language media & dedicated care teams to empower Hispanic women with life-changing information about vein and fibroid treatments DENVER & PUEBLO, CO, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ECCO …

SportsEdTV Joins Free Live Sports’ FAST Channel Lineup, Expanding Access to World-Class Instructional Content

SportsEdTV joins FreeLiveSports.tv, bringing world-class coaching content to millions via FAST streaming. Learn. Watch. Play. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SportsEdTV, the leading producer of expert-driven sports …

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel Extend Groundbreaking Title Partnership Through 2034

PARK CITY, Utah and ST. LOUIS, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) are proud to announce a landmark renewal of their partnership from May 2026 through April 2034. This unprecedented 8-year …

Vivid Seats Announces 2025 WNBA Loyalty Report

CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, today …

Brunswick Corporation Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report

METTAWA, Ill., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) released its 2024 Sustainability Report today, highlighting the Company’s actions toward operating sustainably and delivering innovation and excellence in the marine industry. …

City Beat News Honors Three Businesses for a Decade Plus of Outstanding Customer Service

Three businesses have made a name for themselves by providing an excellent experience for customers every time, earning 11 straight Spectrum Awards. LAPEER, MI, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three business recently proved …

Saniflow Corp. to Exhibit at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Americas 2025

Saniflow Corp, a leading manufacturer of commercial hand dryers and baby changing stations, announces they will exhibit at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Americas. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saniflow Corp., a …

CapTech Redefining the Onsite Fan Experience During the PGA Championship

Advanced AI infrastructure enables event coordinators to anticipate fan behavior while creating a seamless experience for attendees RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CapTech Ventures, Inc. (CapTech), the Official …

Jonathan Sutter (TravelingWiki CEO) Hailed As One of Top Five Aviation Leaders (Autism); Top 6 Autism Travel Influencer

Google AI cited to Jonathan Sutter on May 12, 2025 as one of five “Key Initiatives and Leaders” in Aviation with respect to Autism. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The day after appearing at the largest such …

This is the Future of Bike Racing

No Breaks. No Masters. Formula Fixed Is Here to Disrupt Cycling, One Gear at a Time SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High speeds. Tight corners. No brakes. Welcome to Formula Fixed (www.formulafixed.com) — a bold new …

The Women's Premier Basketball Association (WPBA): Empowering the Future of Women's Professional Basketball

WPBA empowers athletes through elite play & holistic growth—developing talent for the WNBA, overseas, and beyond. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s Premier Basketball Association (WPBA), the leading …

Canadian Entrepreneur Alex Haditaghi Acquires Historic Polish Club Pogoń Szczecin, Becoming the Fourth Canadian to Own a ...

TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Canadian football (Soccer) talents like Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Stephen Eustáquio, and Tajon Buchanan are making significant impacts on European football, but they are not alone in their …

Brag House, in partnership with Florida Gator Athletics and Learfield’s Florida Gators Sports Properties, Launches the ...

NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brag House Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH) (“Brag House” or the “Company”), the premier Gen Z engagement platform that operates at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and social interaction, today announced …