With the festivities surrounding the NBA’s all-star weekend in Orlando, Fla., just dying down, let’s take a look back at one of the more memorable all-star moments of the past few years. During halftime of the 2007 All-Star Game, legendary NBA referee Dick Bavetta – 67 years old at the time – challenged former NBA […]
Based on his newfound worldwide acclaim, it’s almost as if New York Knicks’ sensation Jeremy Lin has made a deal with the devil. However, it’s the complete opposite. The 23-year-old point guard has attributed his success to his hard work and to God for giving him this opportunity. While he could have basked in his […]
Calling all baseball and softball players whose parishes do not have CYO teams! If you are interested in playing CYO baseball / softball for this coming spring season, contact the CYO office at 1-718-281-9548. CYO personnel will assist in placing you in parishes that have existing CYO teams.
Brian Bernardi of Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, hits a three-pointer during the Clippers’ 62-51 win over St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, in the opening round of CHSAA playoffs. (Photo © Ed Wilkinson)
Have you ever thought that boxing is just a male sport? Well, don’t say that to Brooklyn-born professional boxer Vanessa Greco, because you might wind up with a fist in your face! “Women have been boxing for years,” said Greco. “If you look back to the early 1900s, women have been boxing. It just hasn’t […]
Preparations for Super Bowl Sunday were put on hold as Cathedral Prep Seminary, Elmhurst, honored the six new inductees to its Hall of Fame on Feb. 4, the evening before the big game. The school’s alumni and administrators joined the inductees’ friends and families at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, for a night of reliving sports […]
“Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets. Step right up and greet the Mets.” Fans had their chance to “meet and greet” the Mets Jan. 24 at the 23rd annual Major League Baseball “Going to Bat for B.A.T.” Fundraising Dinner, held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Manhattan. The celebration of the Mets’ 50th anniversary […]
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, […]
