Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.

Pope Leo XIV is certainly a very busy man. The newly named leader of the Roman Catholic Church, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, must be lined up with things to accomplish in these early days of his papacy.

The Knicks erased 20-point deficits in winning Games 1 and 2 ... It was initially reported that the new pope was a Cubs fan. The team congratulated Pope Leo XIV in a post on X that had a picture of Wrigley Field's iconic marquee with the message: HEY ...

“Yeah, now they can be forgiven for their sins,” Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau joked. Pope Leo XIV’s installation in Rome has Knicks fans viewing this season’s playoff success through a divine lens. Whether in jest or earnest, some now claim the ...

The American sports world immediately latched onto this connection, specifically regarding the New York Knicks' ongoing NBA playoff run. The Knicks currently lead the defending NBA-champion Boston Celtics 2-0 after stealing two wins at the TD Garden.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With Pope Leo XIV assuming his post, college football coaching legend Lou Holtz shared an important message for every Catholic around the globe. Holtz said he has been "Catholic all my life,

The election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked excitement among New York Knicks fans, including longtime supporter Spike Lee, who now find inspiration in the historic rise of the first American Pope. Pope Leo XIV has stirred a surprising wave of sports-related optimism,

With the arrival of Robert Prevost as the first US-born Pope as successor to Pope Francis, a self-confessed soccer fan and especially of San Lorenzo de Almagro of Argentina, invest