The 3-on-3 By the Sea basketball tournament is back for its sixth year in Rockaway Beach. The tournament, a fundraiser for breast cancer research, will take place Saturday, Sept. 7 in the schoolyard of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor.
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Former NBA Referee Makes Spiritual Call to be Permanent Deacon
If 30 years ago anyone told Steve Javie he would become a permanent deacon, he probably would have said, “No way.”
Sister Jean Now 100: Milestone for the Beloved Loyola Hoops Nun
When it comes to March Madness, Sister Jean is second to “nun.” At least in age.The chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, who rose to prominence during the 2018 NCAA Tournament when the Ramblers reached the Final Four, turned 100 on Aug. 21.
Pregame Prayer Guides Brooklyn Cyclones’ Star
Brooklyn Cyclones’ Wilmer Reyes prays before each game to thank God for the opportunity to play professional baseball.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 24
Two former members of the St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, men’s basketball team are continually their professional careers overseas.
St. John’s Joe Panik Back in Queens
It’s fitting that infielder Joe Panik, the newest member of the New York Mets, actually played a game at Citi Field before the Mets themselves.
Sports Round-Up Aug. 17
The sixth annual Catholic Youth Organization Boys’ Summer Basketball League concluded on in late July, with the championship games being played at Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst.
‘Tebow Time’ Running Out on the Diamond
Due to a recent injury, have we seen the last of former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow in the New York Mets organization?
Sports Round-Up Aug. 10
Two members of the new executive board of the St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee have ties to the local GCHSAA.
Bishop Kearney Memories Engrained in Hoops Star
Former Bishop Kearney basketball star Janelle McManus weighs in on the news that the school has closed.