The baseball world lost Hank Aaron on Jan. 22.
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Sports Round-Up Jan. 30
Kyle Flood, a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, has joined the coaching staff of University of Texas, Austin, new head football coach Steve Sarkisian.
Kobe Bryant Relied on Catholic Faith to See Him Through Tough Personal Times
As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.
Home Run King Hank Aaron Overcame Racism to Excel On and Off the Field
Hank Aaron, who was baseball’s home run king for 33 years, overcame racism to make his mark in the game he loved. Aaron died Jan. 22 at age 86.
Cancer Survivor Blessed to Share His Experiences
Anthony Mastrogiulio uses his experiences to help others.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 23
Who was better: Willie, Mickey or the Duke?
Terriers Coach Relied on Team Support During COVID Battle
Glenn Braica overcame COVID-19 right before the Terriers season.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 16
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2021, including players and coaches with local ties.
A Strange Year in Diocesan Sports Comes to an End
Take a look back at the year that was in Brooklyn Diocesan sports.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 2-9
The Hoop Post recently released its list of the Top 25 NYC basketball players from the 1980s.