Before Mike Piazza’s unforgettable home run helped lift New York’s spirits, the Mets and Braves offered another lasting image from baseball’s return after 9/11: a gesture of unity, humanity, and support for a grieving city.
Author: Jim Mancari
Odell Beckham’s Return to Giants Football: Similar To Parable of the Prodigal Son
When the New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason, I thought, “Wow, the prodigal son is returning.”
Rockaways Summer Classic Adds Inclusion to Its Hoops Tradition
When we think of Catholic values in sports, inclusion rises to the very top: Everyone should have a chance to play. Of course, when we think of summer in the Rockaways, the beach may come to mind first, but the annual St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic is right up there as a community staple.
Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association Welcomes New Director
Following the 48-year tenure of past president Ray Nash, the CHSAA executive board elected Sal Fischetti, the longtime St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, athletic director, as the league’s new president.
Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA President Ray Nash Announces Retirement
After nearly 50 years, Ray Nash has announced his retirement as the Brooklyn/Queens boys’ Catholic league’s president — a position that he held longer than any CHSAA past president.
Catholic Youth Organization Inducts New Hall of Famers
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Diocese of Brooklyn hosted its ninth Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 8 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.
The Curious Case of Carlos Beltrán and the Hall of Fame
On July 26, Carlos Beltrán will become just the third player in the more than 60-year history of the New York Mets to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Tablet’s 2026 CHSAA Softball All-Star Team
After another competitive season of CHSAA varsity softball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2026 diocesan All-Star team. A special thanks goes out to the league’s coaches for providing nominations.
The Tablet’s 2026 CHSAA Baseball All-Star Team
After another competitive season of CHSAA varsity baseball action, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2026 Diocesan All-Star team.
Diocesan Faithful Delight in Knicks’ Improbable Title Run
As New York celebrates the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years, priests, religious sisters, and faithful from the Diocese of Brooklyn reflect on the team’s improbable playoff run — and the lessons of perseverance, unity, and hope they see in the victory.