The Diocese of Brooklyn’s two new auxiliary bishops — Bishop Paul Sanchez and Bishop Ray Chappetto — are two passionate men. They are passionate about doing everything in their power to help others and spread the mission of Jesus Christ throughout the diocese. However, the two auxiliaries share another passion: baseball, America’s pastime. From a […]
Boxing isn’t exactly a sport that exemplifies Catholic values. Two competitors enter the ring with one goal in mind: to knock out their opponent. However, just because the sport by nature is violent, that hasn’t stopped a few boxers from openly professing their faith. Born in England and raised in Ireland, Seamus McDonagh, 59, always […]
In baseball, it’s common for players to adorn their gloves with personal symbols such as their initials, their autographs, the area code where they grew up or the flag of their country of origin. Brooklyn Cyclones lefty relief pitcher John Mincone, a Huntington, L.I., native, has followed this trend — however not by using any […]
Fresh off winning the 2012 NBA Championship, Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers had one last tune-up match before starting his preparation for next season. As part of the sporting equipment company Spalding’s “Arena to Driveway” contest, Chalmers visited East Elmhurst on Aug. 17 for a game of one-on-one basketball. His opponent was 17-year-old Carlos […]
It took the New York Mets 8,020 games, but on June 1, 2012, lefty ace Johan Santana tossed the first no-hitter in franchise history. Santana was the star that evening, but it was an incredible defensive gem from Whitestone native Mike Baxter that preserved the no-hit bid. Baxter, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, […]
What did you do the summer before your senior year in high school? Maybe you had a part-time job, were busy filling out college applications or even lounged each day on the beach. Fort Greene native Lia Neal had different plans this summer, mainly swimming for her country in London at the Olympics. Neal was […]
St. Gabriel’s parish, East Elmhurst, boasts three famous CYO basketball alumni. Speedy Claxton played eight years in the NBA, while Derrick Phelps starred at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, before playing in the pro ranks. The third alumna, Tina Charles, is currently suiting up for the U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympics team. The Jamaica […]
Row, row, row your boat…all the way to London. That’s what first-time U.S. Olympic rower Meghan Musnicki will be doing — but more figuratively than literally. Musnicki, 29, will represent her country in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London and will compete in the Women’s Eight rowing competition. The Unites States is the […]
At just 19 years old, former St. John’s University, Jamaica, standout small forward Moe Harkless will live out his dream of playing professional basketball. The Queens native, who spent three years at Forest Hills H.S., was selected 15th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 NBA Draft, held June 28 at the Prudential Center, […]
With another season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA baseball in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2012 All-Star team. Special thanks to the league’s coaches for providing nominations. Each team features five infielders, four outfielders, two catchers and four pitchers. Baseball First Team Infielders Nelson Lopez, Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope — Junior, .391 batting average, […]
