Tears of despair have evolved into tears of joy for New York Met Wilmer Flores in recent weeks as he’s become a sort of folk hero, making the most of what seems like a second chance in N.Y.
Author: Jim Mancari
Sweeney in Royals’ Hall of Fame
Former Kansas City Royals team captain Mike Sweeney, a practicing Roman Catholic ballplayer, was inducted Aug. 15 into the Royals’ Hall of Fame.
St. Patrick’s, Bay Ridge, Plays for Borough Cup (with video)
For the second straight summer, the New York City All-Star Sports Group hosted the Borough Cup baseball tournament featuring youth teams from all over the five boroughs.
Mets’ Draftee Decides to Stay in School
The New York Mets drafted St. John’s and former Archbishop Molloy star Tom Hackimer, but he has chosen to return to school to wrap up his degree.
1,000 Boys and Girls Compete as the Rockaways Watch (with video)
For two months each summer, the St. Francis schoolyard is the place to be. More than 1,000 boys and girls ages five through 18 compete on 90 teams, making the classic one of the largest basketball leagues in the city.
WINS for Cancer
During this spring’s high school baseball and softball season, Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, teamed up for a fundraising campaign to support Sunrise Day Camp in Wyandanch, L.I.
Iconic Baseball Moment Immortalized in Film
Many devout baseball fans know the tale of Babe Ruth and an 11-year-old boy named Johnny Sylvester. But for those readers who may not be familiar, here is the story.
A Teammate’s View of a Controversial Moment
A former Olympic runner remembers when teammates raised a fist to give the “Black Power” salute.
Tablet Diocesan All-Stars for HS Baseball
After another competitive season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA baseball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2015 All-Star team.
Tablet Diocesan All-Stars for HS Softball
Here are the 2015 selections for The Tablet’s Brooklyn/Queens GCHSAA Softball All-Stars.