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Working Out After College
How to be happy, healthy, and perhaps a bit holy after college.
The Devotion of an Olympian
For the next two weeks in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the world will celebrate an athletic tradition which began near Mount Olympus in mainland Greece in honor of Zeus in 776 BCE. Athleticism at its finest reveals the tremendous potential of the human person to exercise...
Super Bowl or Roman Colosseum?
The abuse of people and athletes during the Super Bowl is alarming. What do we do about it?
Top 10 Joyful Sports Moments of 2016
Though 2016 was full of challenging news, Brian Strassburger, SJ argues that sports was a notable exception. Here he counts down the most joyful and exciting moments from the year in sports.
An Open Letter to Cubs Fans, From a Sox Fan
Despite growing up a White Sox fan, Sean Barry, SJ reflects upon his disturbing delight at the ascendance of the once-despised Cubs
Based on a True Story…
We still can’t look away from O.J., and Jason Downer, SJ wonders why we pleasure in watching other people’s suffering?
Note to Self: Keep Your Clothes On!
What do Mongolian wrestling coaches and Michael Rossmann, SJ have in common? They blame others rather than take responsibility.
Find Your Olympic Obsession
One of the Olympic traditions is following a sport, an athlete, or even the medal count with a nearly religious devotion. TJP offers a few recommendations.
Worth Watching: Euro Cup (and European Union) 2016
Brexit is not the only EU saga worth paying attention to. Michael Rossmann, SJ describes why you should check out Euro Cup 2016.