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Giants Look To Grab Division Crown From Rival Cowboys
By Michael Avallone Sports Columnist
     It was cold. It was icy. It was windy. It was the first weekend in December at the Meadowlands.
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Brown, Knicks May Just Be ‘Kid-ding’ Themselves
By John J. Buro
     NEW YORK – Larry Brown knew there would be days like this. When the roster includes a point guard with All-Star potential [Stephon Marbury] and a number of question marks, there is enough room for doubt.
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Dolphins, Lady Seahorses Sweat Out Wins
By Elio Velez
     Far Rockaway basketball coach Anthony Miele had all his weapons next to him on the bench just as they were about to battle Beach Channel last Friday. The problem was that key players such as John Jordan, Davion Harvey and Peyton Mullins were all dressed in street clothes and not in the Seahorses’ ho
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Speedy Pepper Steppers Step To Title At Holiday Classic
     At the World Famous Apollo Theater, Far Rockaway’s own Stan Pepper Steppers once again took many top honors at the 14th Annual Double Dutch-Holiday Classic last Sunday afternoon.
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Bonnies Beat Kearney In OT To Win Second CHSAA Title
By Jim Dolan
     Just prior to game time Fontbonne Coach, Paddy O’Sullivan told his team, “Whether you win or lose today, walk off the field proud after you shake hands with the Kearney girls because you’ve had an incredible season.”
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The Legend of Bobby Granger Starting To Grow For Rangers Fans
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     Much like the play of the team, the New York Rangers’ public relations department has had a surprising start to the season with their “Bobby Granger” commercials.
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St. John Baptist Church Angel Baseball Reunion
     St. John Baptist Church is calling on all past and present baseball players of all ages to attend the SJBC Angel Reunion Night on December 17. Anyone who has played on the Angels baseball team (pictured are the Angels’ T-ball team) are invited for a night of awards, speakers, gospel rappers and much...
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SFDS Basketball Continues With Intermediate Boys’ Win
     The SFDS CYO Basketball Intermediate boys swept a pair to remain undefeated and on a roll. Patryk Grabowski tallied 16, Tom Tsatsis 12 and John Duggan 7 to fuel a 54-31 victory over Our Lady of Grace. Mike Carnacchio then scored 15, Michael Mangano 12, and Vincent Esposito 10 as they ran past St. St
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SFDS 4th Grade Girls Basketball On A Roll
     The St. Francis De Sales 4th grade girls basketball team extended its winning streak to 3 games, this past weekend, with wins over OLMM and Sacred Heart. On Saturday they beat OLMM 13 - 0 with Annie Ryan, Annie Reinhardt and Casey McDade scoring four points each. Sacred Heart fell victim, on Sunday,...
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SFDS 5th Grade Team Scores Goals For Katrina
     The SFDS 5th grade girl’s soccer team did their part to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The girls collected donations for each goal they scored during the season. Needless to say, they racked up the goals and the donations. Congratulations for a great season to Jenna Hoffman, Marissa Scotto, ...
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The Wright Moves For Mets’ David
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     David Wright has seen the ups and downs at Shea Stadium and with the Mets recent trade for first baseman Carlos Delgado and signing closer Billy Wagner, the young third baseman likes the direction the team is heading.
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NY Hockey Report: Ranger Folk Hero Marek Malik
By Joe McDonald Sports Columnist
     NEW YORK – This season, the New York Rangers may not have the star power they had in the past. True, they have Jaromir Jagr, but on this team the unlikeliest of heroes are emerging.
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Rockaway NCAA College Basketball Season Gets Underway
By Elio Velez
     When winter time rolls around, the sports spotlight shines on college basketball. And so begins another exciting year of Rockaway players participating for their NCAA schools.
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Duddy’s Next Battle Leads To Pay-Per View
By Elio Velez
     With the holidays upon us, middleweight boxing contender John Duddy would also like to celebrate the season‘s good spirits with a victory in the ring. The middleweight boxing contender hopes to improve on his impressive 13-0 start as Duddy will makes his pay-per-view debut against Emiliano Cayetano
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Quigley’s Dream For St. Francis Title Falls Short
By Elio Velez
     Carl Quigley’s NCAA Final Four run with the St. Francis Terriers Water Polo team ended in disappointment last Saturday afternoon with a loss to the eventual champions in USC.
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