Former St. Francis College basketball standout Ben Mockford signed a pro contract with Caceres, a team in the Spanish Basketball Federation.
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3 New Coaches for Cathedral Prep Crusaders
Cathedral Prep and Seminary, Elmhurst, has announced three new coaches for the upcoming seasons.
St. Joseph’s Brooklyn to Join NCAA’s Skyline Conference in 2015-2016
The varsity athletic teams of the Brooklyn Campus of St. Joseph’s College will join the Skyline Conference effective with the 2015-2016 academic year.
NBA Ref Dick Bavetta Hangs Up Whistle
Longtime NBA referee Dick Bavetta, a native of Park Slope, announced his retirement Aug. 19 and retires with the most games officiated at 2,635.
Air Force Chaplain Inducted into Baron Hall of Fame
Father Timothy J. Hirten, a U.S. Air Force chaplain, was inducted Aug. 31 into his alma mater’s Baron Hall of Fame at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.
Nothing ‘Grim’ About Yanks’ Rookie Record (with slideshow)
Bob Grim from Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Bushwick remains the last American League rookie pitcher to win 20 games in his first season.
Bishop’s Golf Classic On Par for Cristo Rey
The DeSales Media Group hosted its 19th annual golf classic Aug. 14 at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, L.I., and all the proceeds will benefit Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S.
Brooklyn Youth Baseball Teams Compete in Borough Cup Tourney
Four Brooklyn youth baseball teams from Catholic parishes participated in the inaugural Borough Cup youth baseball tournament.
CYO Night with the NY Cosmos
Join the Catholic Youth Organization on Sept. 13 for Brooklyn/Queens CYO Night hosted by the New York Cosmos soccer club.
Hoops Skills Refined in CYO Summer League (with slideshow)
The Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn and Queens hosted its inaugural summer basketball league, and it was a great success.