The African nation of Nigeria is located more than 5,250 miles from New York City. However, one young man now calls both places home. St. John’s University, Jamaica, men’s basketball junior power forward God’sgift Achiuwa was born in Port Harcourt, the capital of River States, Nigeria. Though his hometown has over one million people, adjusting […]

One simple word dominated the 2011 NFL season: Tebow. Denver Broncos starting quarterback Tim Tebow’s every move was scrutinized since he took his first snap of the season. The 24-year-old made headlines across the nation for his unorthodox style of play and his affinity for leading his team to late fourth-quarter comeback victories. But Tebow […]

During the holidays, Catholics are reminded of Gabriel the Archangel, who appeared to the Virgin Mary telling her that God has chosen her to give birth to Jesus. Just as Gabriel the Archangel soared through the Heavens, St. John’s Prep, Astoria, has its own version of “Gabriel” soaring around the track. Senior Gabriel Vazquez, 17, […]

The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to do so than through the realm of sports. St. Ephrem parish, Dyker Heights, hosted its first-ever “Swish for Kids” basketball tournament, Dec. 27-29, to benefit children fighting cancer and those who have finished their treatment. The tournament featured 12 teams in three […]

The sport of football is known as a tough man’s game, but a handful of players have practiced their strong Catholic values on and off the field. Two of those players, former New York Jets Vinny Testaverde and Marty Lyons, were honored at the annual Heisman Trophy Dinner Gala Dec. 12 at the Marriott Marquis […]

The Brooklyn/Queens Catholic high schools that entered the 30th annual Brother Arnold Basketball Tournament fell at the hands of a few tough Long Island CHSAA teams. The tournament, held at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, ran from Dec. 9 to 11. Bishop Kellenberg H.S., Uniondale, won its first-ever Brother Arnold Tournament with a 68-61 championship […]

With another exciting season of CHSAA football in the books, the five Brooklyn/Queens Catholic high school teams all have players worthy of recognition.  These young men represented their schools well on and off the playing field. While many of the seniors will be looking to continue their football careers in college, the underclassmen will begin […]

If you look up the word “resilience” in the dictionary, you’ll likely find a definition similar to the following: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. However, you may find a picture of the Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity soccer team next to the word based of […]

Our nation’s armed forces already do so much to honor and serve this country. However, one group of Army soldiers is taking their service one step further. Johnny Laursen and the Fort Drum Mountaineers – an ice hockey team made up of soldiers stationed 30 miles from Canada at Fort Drum, N.Y. – have raised […]