NBA Hall of Famer Chris Mullin has been selected as a new member on the Xavierian H.S. Board of Trustees.
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Faith Helps Rookie Ref Achieve NFL Dreams
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) – The emotion poured out of Bryan Neale when he learned that the dream he had pursued for 25 years had finally come true. The NFL informed Neale earlier this year that he had been chosen as one of the 13 new referees hired for the 2014 season.
Local Inductees Highlight Class of NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
Holy Cross’ Mike Riordan and the 1993 Christ the King women’s basketball highlight the inductees of the N.Y.C. Basketball Hall of Fame.
Football Film Teaches Catholic Values
Praise continues to roll in for the football movie “When the Game Stands Tall,” as jersey-clad teammates are seeing the film together.
St. Francis Terrier Hoops Star Turns Pro
Former St. Francis College basketball standout Ben Mockford signed a pro contract with Caceres, a team in the Spanish Basketball Federation.
NBA Ref Dick Bavetta Hangs Up Whistle
Longtime NBA referee Dick Bavetta, a native of Park Slope, announced his retirement Aug. 19 and retires with the most games officiated at 2,635.
Nothing ‘Grim’ About Yanks’ Rookie Record (with slideshow)
Bob Grim from Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Bushwick remains the last American League rookie pitcher to win 20 games in his first season.
Bishop’s Niece Completes MLB Journey
Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto’s niece Kathryn recently completed her journey of visiting all 30 professional baseball cities.
Faith Drives Catholic Cyclones on Diamond
A handful of Brooklyn Cyclones players have made it a point to continue practicing their Catholic faith on the baseball diamond.
St. John’s Star Swings for San Fran
St. John’s University baseball product Joe Panik made his Major League debut for the San Francisco Giants in late June and has been a regular at second base.