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Chappaqua Swim Coach Making Waves Raising Money for Cancer
Dan Levy doesn’t miss many opportunities to get into a pool and start swimming his laps. As a longtime competitive swimmer and coach at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, it’s what he has loved to do for many years for fun and to stay in good shape. But...
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Men's Softball Game of the Week: Defense Powers Bobo’s Victory Over Level Up
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Wednesday, July 24, Bobo’s Cafe faced Level Up Fitness, and early in the game manager Steven D'Ambrosio called out the most significant difference between the top division and the rest. “We play defense in this league,” he said after one of many great plays by both teams, and his center fielder started the procession. In the bottom of the first, Matt Pires launched a shot into deep left center, and Jimmy Morzillo high stepped with his hoofs. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “He runs like deer," said D'Ambrosio, and the over the shoulder...
Westchester's county attorney reflects on his Olympics experience in Munich in 1972
John Nonna has been practicing law and serving his community since the 1970s. But inside this public servant beats the heart of a world-class athlete. Nonna, 76, and currently the Westchester County attorney, can still proudly put on his blazer from the opening ceremonies at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he competed...
North Rockland's Katelyn Tuohy cuts times from Olympic Trials, first win since turning pro
When Katelyn Tuohy ran to a 12th-place finish in the final of the U.S. Olympic Trials women's 5,000-meter race last month, she expressed satisfaction. Her finishing time didn't approach her all-tme best. But qualifying earlier in the Trials for the final was in itself a victory after injuries had sidelined her from competition...
West Point softball headed to Little League World Series
West Point 12U coach Tina (Skelly) Madison pitched in the 1995 Little League World Series. Now she is going to coach her team there. West Point won the Mid-Atlantic Regional on Friday at Bristol, Conn., by defeating Massapequa, N.Y., the reigning World Series champions, 5-1. Now the team heads to...
2 Connecticut swimmers qualify to advance at the Paris Olympics
Multiple Connecticut swimmers competed in the pool at the Paris Olympics on Saturday and two qualified to advance. Ridgefield's Kieran Smith competed in the men's 400m freestyle, but did not qualify for the next round. This was the same event where he won his bronze medal three years ago. Kate...
Athlete Spotlight: Yorktown Wrestler Joe Tornambe
YORKTOWN, N.Y— Recent Yorktown graduate Joe Tornambe was on the Huskers’ varsity wrestling team for five seasons. He became the first Yorktown wrestler to win three sectional titles when he placed first at the sectionals this year at 138 pounds. Tornambe won sectional championships in his sophomore, junior, and senior years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He wrestled at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Tournament as a sophomore (seventh place, 102 pounds), junior (126 pounds), and senior (fifth place, 138 pounds). Tornambe finished his five-year varsity career with a 151-26...
Weekend Warriors Are Hungry for Pickleball
It is now possible to play pickleball in Peekskill. But with nine courts, the in-vogue sport’s local locus is Cortlandt. Invented in Washington state during the 1960s, pickleball mashes up tennis, badminton and paddleball and is now the fastest growing athletic activity in the country, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association.
Transport yourself to the Paris Olympics at Lower Hudson Valley French restaurants
All the talk about the Olympics making you pine for Paris? You may not have a front row spot on the Seine, but there are plenty of places in Westchester and Rockland you can go for your French food fix. A sampling follows featuring everything from Coq au Vin to Salade Niçoise....
Youth Focus: SCC BodyArmor Flag Football Camp Goes All Out
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Friday, July 19, SCC BodyArmor Academy and Training held the fourth day of their flag football camp. As the action was about to kick off, Adam Kern was definitely encouraging the fun. But the founder was also pushing the flip side. “Every time you put the laces on, give one hundred percent,” said the John Jay dad. “That’s how you get better.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He had some pretty good examples to help show the way. “Zac always worked his tail off,” said Kern of Austin Zaccagnino who was joined by...
Notre Dame vs. Army 2024 Centennial Clash: Game Preview & Key Players
The 2024 Shamrock Series will feature Notre Dame facing Army at Yankee Stadium in a game marking the centennial of their historic meeting that gave rise to the Four Horsemen legacy. Both teams have notable players and strategies, with Army focusing on a strong running game led by quarterback Bryson Daily and receivers like Eric Ford. Despite Army's recent struggles and Notre Dame's dominance in their matchups, the upcoming game is anticipated with special jerseys and iconic symbolism from the past.
Grand Slam Caps 7-run 2nd Inning as Boulders Top Titans, 9-1
The New York Boulders were looking yesterday to put a little more distance between them and the third place Ottawa Titans in the Eastern Division yesterday at Clover Stadium in Pomona. They split a double header Wednesday after Tuesday’s contest was rained out. In yesterday’s contest, the Titans scored one run early in the first, but then left fielder David Vinsky came up for the Boulders with the bases loaded in the 2nd inning…
Football Adds Three Support Staff Members
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Football Head Coach Jeff Monken has announced the addition of J Banzet, Recruiting Content Coordinator Zach Gold, Director of Player Personnel, and Beau Rochler, Assistant Director of Video Operations, to the staff. Banzet joins the Black Knights after spending the last several...
Football Opens Practice on July 30
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point football will hit the practice field for the first time to open its 2024 preseason camp on Tuesday, July 30. Players will report on Monday, July 29. Army head coach Jeff Monken enters his 11th season at the helm and is coming...
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