Basketball is a sport that unites everyone, especially in the community of St. Margaret of Cortona. At the heart of this unity stands Pat Woods, a man who has witnessed its evolution with the recent merger of two Catholic schools — St. Margaret of Cortona and St. Gabriel. more

The Bronx Basketball Hall of Fame ’s second annual induction dinner and ceremony on Nov. 2 at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck drew around 450 people to honor the 16 newest members. more

An outfielder in a North Riverdale Little League fall ball game gets the throw back into the infield in a game at the Mosholu Avenue field Tuesday. As the weather gets chillier, the fall baseball just starts heating up. more

The top young running stars around the country descended on Des Moines, Iowa, for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics July 29-Aug. 5. For 8-year-old June Henry, one of Riverdale’s own, the stars aligned for a sixth-place finish in the 800-meter Under-8 event. more

Baseball and softball are akin to a right of passage for youth. Those bonds feel almost sacred when forged on fertile diamonds. For families who observe the Sabbath, these sports are a natural profession of faith and are offered in local leagues which accommodate for weekly observance. more

The Orioles came from behind to top the Dodgers, 14-4, for the Kosher Little League junior championship June 18. In the Senior League championship of the Kosher Little League June 18, the Royals defeated the Rockies, 6-3. more

New York City has more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities in the five boroughs, but how many accessible bathrooms are there? In the confines of Community Board 8, there are 11 comfort stations while two are accessible for people with disabilities. more

For two teams, the CYO game at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School gym March 5 was more than just another game played on a Sunday. more

For Karrie Baloga and the small number of serious contenders chasing cross country glory this year, San Diego was the pinnacle. The famed Balboa Park had been calling her name all year long. more

Residents just want to have fun — playing pickleball. Despite its food-like name, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. The sport actually exploded during the pandemic. more