Last month, the Associated Press named Catholic school alumna Katie Ledecky the Female Athlete of the Year.
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Sports Round-Up Jan. 13
St. Thomas Aquinas was once again the site of the Msgr. King Basketball Tournament, played for the 49th time, Dec. 26-30, and featuring top boys’ varsity teams from New York City and beyond.
For Former McClancy Star, Hitting Is Always in Season
No matter how much snow is on the ground, Anthony Iapoce – the hitting coach of the Texas Rangers – has his mind focused on one thing: baseball, which to him is a year-round activity.
Sports Round-Up Nov. 18
The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, girls’ cross-country team had a strong showing at the recent Brooklyn/Queens championship at Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx.
Sports Round-Up Nov. 11
Anthony Iapoce, the hitting coach of the Texas Rangers, will be hosting the inaugural New York Baseball Coaches Clinic on Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Division Avenue H.S., Levittown, L.I.
Flag Football Takes On Whole New Meaning
In continuing a practice started last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, NFL players have kneeled, raised their fists or engaged in what many have called disrespectful behavior during the playing of the national anthem before games.
28th Annual NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
The 28th annual New York City Basketball Hall of Fame induction dinner was held Oct. 3 at the Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan.
New York Baseball Coaches Clinic Dec. 10
Anthony Iapoce, the hitting coach of the Texas Rangers, will be hosting the inaugural New York Baseball Coaches Clinic on Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Division Avenue H.S., Levittown, L.I.
Calling All NFL Fans
Calling all sports fans, especially NFL fans! Recently, pre-game national anthem protests have garnered as many media headlines as the games themselves. I would like to gather the thoughts of local parishioners on how they feel about these protests.
Randall Knocks Prostate Cancer Out of the Park
Longtime radio broadcaster Ed Randall not only defeated prostate cancer, but he also runs a foundation committed to raising awareness of the disease.