New York; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham takes on Richmond after Taylor Donaldson scored 25 points in Fordham's 78-61 loss to the UMass Minutewomen. The Rams are 4-1 in home games.

Since the Roman Calendar Reform of 1969, the Church observes Jan. 1 as the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is not, however, an observance pulled out of whole cloth. Honoring Mary as the mother ...