Joanie McCrystal can still recall being a lady Jasper in the late ‘70s. The women did not have a locker room — the players changed in and out of their green and white clothes in what they called a “closet.” Overall, she had a good time. more

DeWitt Clinton’s high school boys basketball team beat the Wolves of Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, 63-38, in a scheduled non-league game Saturday afternoon at the former Monroe High School building in Soundview. more

The Manhattan men’s basketball team may only be 8-14 on the season, but during an eventful 72 hours a homestand last weekend improved to 6-7 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. Just as the calendar inches closer to March tournament time. more

This past week high school basketball in the Northwest Bronx had two other notable matchups. IN-Tech and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy were victorious. more

Everyone who knows Emmanuel “Emmy” Andújar has one tragic day in April of 2012 forever etched in their minds. It was the day Andújar, a former Manhattan College basketball star, lost his brother, Jose, to an unthinkable tragedy, leaving him speechless. more

In the depths of Truman High School’s concrete basement, DeWitt Clinton’s boys basketball team was looking to extend its 10-game winning streak. They were up against William C. Bryant’s Owls, who put together a spirited effort to try and meet Clinton’s physical style of pressure basketball. Ultimately, the Governors dominated the Owls, 73-35. more

It’s been out with the old and in with the new for the Manhattan College men’s basketball team this season. But there was something familiar in open view on Friday night that had been a common sight at Draddy Gymnasium over the years. more

Whatever they touch turns to gold. Courts of Dreams is prepared to revitalize any downtrodden court in sight, whenever that need may arise in the community. The effort requires many to roll up their sleeves to beautify the playing grounds. But first, they seek to spread awareness for their cause, and this time it came through during the first annual Courts of Dream Classic. more

After a month-long hiatus, the Manhattan men’s track and field team will return to Riverdale from the MLK Tribute Meet Jan. 16 on Staten Island, having swept the top three spots in the men’s 800m. more

On what seemed like just another late August day Courtney Warley bid a temporary goodbye to her family and the familiarity of her whole existence. more