Jockey Keith Asmussen calls on his Catholic faith daily as he competes in the high-stakes world of horse racing, and the sport’s stage gets no bigger than the one he will be on May 4, when he rides in his first Kentucky Derby.
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Caitlin Clark: Catholic Basketball Star Going Pro
As women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to turn pro next season, one thing she will bring with her that has been a presence throughout her basketball career and life is her faith.
Diocesan Priests Hope Rodgers Can Save the ‘Same Old Jets’
Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. Hear from diocesan priests on what their expectations will be for Gang Green heading into another NFL season.
Sports Round-Up July 29
St. Francis Prep’s Ethan Beer finished fourth overall in the shot put at the New York State Federation Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Sports Round-Up July 15
Longtime radio host and Brooklyn’s own Brandon Tierney has a new partner — Sal Licata — on WFAN weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sports Round-Up June 24
On the day of the Terriers’ city championship victory, former teammates Ray Nash and Peter Callahan each threw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Sports Round-Up June 17
After spending three seasons with the St. John’s University, Jamaica, baseball team, left-handed pitcher Joe LaSorsa recently made his Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Basketball Old-Timers of America Induct 5 New Hall of Fame Members
The Basketball Old-Timers of America inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame class on May 5.
Sports Round-Up April 15
Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, product Jaylen Palmer is back this season with the Brooklyn Cyclones.