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Phoenix Mercury Select Former Morris Catholic HS Product Stella Johnson with 29th Overall Pick in 2020 WNBA Draft

Stella Johnson (Photo: Rider University Athletics).

The Phoenix Mercury took one of New Jersey high school’s best players in recent memory, as it plucked point guard Stella Johnson with the fifth pick the third round, 29th overall, of the 2020 WNBA Draft on Friday. 

Johnson, who attended Morris Catholic High School in Denville, led the Lady Crusaders to three sectional titles (Morris County, NJ)…

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Ex-South Shore Hoopster Sekou Sylla Transfering to D-2 Nova Southeastern

Foward Sekou Sylla at the College of St. Rose.

After a few months of speculation, Brooklyn basketball standout Sekou Sylla has decided to attend Divison-II Nova Southeastern University (NSU), in Davie, Florida, he told BrooklynSportsWorld.com tonight. 

The former College of St. Rose forward said that the Sharks’ winning tradition, along with a wonderful coaching staff and great living…

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NY Liberty Make Splash in 2020 WNBA Draft with First, Ninth, 10th Overall First Round Picks

Sabrina Ionescu while with the University of Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball team.

The New York Liberty didn’t waste time making an impact in the 2020 WNBA Draft, as it selected ex-University of Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu with the organization’s first-ever No. 1 pick in the Draft. 

“It’s a historic night for the New York Liberty,” General Manager Jonathan Kolb said on NYLiberty.com. “Sabrina is…

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Former Archbishop Molloy HS Star Cole Anthony Declares for NBA Draft

A young Cole Anthony as an Archbishop Molloy junior at a game versus Christ the King.

There’s little doubt that North Carolina guard Cole Anthony will be a great NBA player someday.

Well, the process toward greatness has taken its first step, as Anthony announced Friday that he was departing North Carolina after just a season and entering the 2020 NBA draft.

While the Tarheels struggled, going…

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Somerset Patriots Bring Back SouthPaw Reliever Jeff Kinley

Lefty pitcher Jeff Kinley with the Double-A Jumbo Shrimp of the Miami Marlins.

The Somerset Patriots have added another effective arm to its already solid pitching staff, as yesterday they’ve announced the re-signing of left-handed reliever Jeff Kinley for the 2020 season.

“I’m very excited to be back with the Patriots,” Kinley said on SomersetPatriots.com. “I had a great time in Somerset last…

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Christina Raiti Takes Over LuHi Girls' Coaching Reins from Rich Slater

Christina Raiti Takes Over LuHi Girls’ Coaching Reins from Rich Slater

Christina Raiti and Coach Rich Slater during her playing days at LuHi Girl’s Basketball.

The Long Island Lutheran girl’s basketball program yesterday announced Christina Raiti will be the new Head Coach of the Lady Crusaders Basketball Team.

After 12 seasons at the helm, Coach Rich Slater cited the Coronavirus among one of the reasons why he decided to step down, in a NewsDay.com article.

But…

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Columbia Fireflies, Peace of Mind Team Up to Benefit Front-line Workers Through Tee Shirt Sales

Columbia Flies and Peace of Mind are working together to help front-line workers in Columbia, SC. Today’s real heroes are putting everyone’s health before their own, to battle the current unforgiving COVID-19 pandemic. From first responders and medical professionals to front-line city staff, these selfless humans, who work in the most challenging environments that might allow for overexposure to…

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South Shore Vikings' Nathaniel Hall Headed to SUNY Morrisville Football

South Shore Vikings’ Nathaniel Hall Headed to SUNY Morrisville Football

South Shore High School’s Nathaniel Hall commits to SUNY Morrisville Collge.

While the PSAL high school football season came to an unceremonious end due to COVID-19, it didn’t stop South Shore High School defensive back Nathaniel Hall from committing to Division-III SUNY Morrisville College, in Morrisville, New York, yesterday. 

The six-foot, 165-pound Hall made 18 tackles for the Vikings’…

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KC T-Bones Ink Former NY Yankee First-Rounder Cito Culver

The Kansas City T-Bones today have announced the signing of former New York Yankee infield farmhand and top draft pick Cito Culver for the 2020 season, the independent American Association of Professional Baseball tweeted. 

https://twitter.com/AA_Baseball/status/1250489836152262657

Cluver, 27, spent last year with the Rockland Boulders and Sussex County Miners of the Cam-Am League, hitting a…

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Ex-Buckeye, Hudson Catholic Basketball Guard Luther Muhammad Verbally Commits to Arizona State

Luther Muhammad

Former Ohio State and Hudson Catholic guard Luther Muhammad will transfer to Arizona State Basketball, per Evan Daniels on Twitter. 

“I picked ASU because I believe coach Hurley’s a great coach wants and lets his guards create a lot and is a very intense coach that demands the best out of his guys,” Muhammad said, according to 247Sports.com. 

The New Jersey native averaged 7.0…

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Former Rutgers Prep, Mercersburg Academy Hoops Standout Kaylen Oweh Commits to D-II St. Thomas Aquinas

Mercersburg Academy’s (PA) Kaylen Oweh, who graduated from Rutger’s Prep in New Jersey, yesterday committed to Division-II St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, he announced on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/kayoweh/status/1250187489203163136

Howard University had offered Oweh, according to his Tweet on October 8, 2019. He also held offers from Stony Brook, Canisius College, and…

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Three First-Ever Bouts to Decide 2020 WWE's Money in the Bank Participants

Three First-Ever Bouts to Decide 2020 WWE’s Money in the Bank Participants

Monday Night Raw combatants set to vie for 2020 Money in the Bank Entry (L to R: Rey Mysterio, Murphy, Aleister Black, Austin Theory, Apollo Crews, and MVP) Photo: WWE.com.

In an effort to raise interest, and turnbuckle stakes, WWE will feature a trio of exciting never-before-seen matches on next Monday’s red brand’s episode, to determine Raw’s first three entrants in the 2020 Men’s Money in the…

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Long Island Ducks Ink Ex-Major Leaguer Ryan Jackson

Ryan Jackson when he was a member of the Anaheim Angles.

The Long Island Ducks yesterday announced the signing of former major league infielder Ryan Jackson for the 2020 baseball season.

“I can’t stress enough how excited I am to be a part of the reigning Atlantic League champions,” Jackson said on LIDucks.com. “I am thankful for the opportunity, and I am looking forward to getting to work.”

Jack…

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Three Women Brooklynite College Hoopsters Make MBWA All-Met D-3 Teams

Colleges in Brooklyn, as well as players from the area, were well represented in the All-Met Division-III women’s basketball first and third teams, as the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association announced today. 

Kelly O’Donnell of St. Joseph’s Bears Basketball Photo: St. Joesph’s Athletics).

Junior Kelly O’Donnell (Brooklyn, N.Y./St. Edmund Prep) of St. Joseph College, Chanel Jemmott of…

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Former Viking Sekou Sylla Puts Winning Above All in Next College Hoops Choice

Brooklyn’s Sekou Sylla while with the College of St. Rose.

After two straight seasons of losing basketball at Division-II College of St. Rose, in Albany, New York, former South Shore forward Sekou Sylla decided to transfer out of the upstate New York School. 

The Canarsie, Brooklyn, native said he wants nothing more than to win while continuing to develop his game. 

“It’s mostly because we…

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Ex-Phillie Brock Stassi Joins Long Island Ducks

Brock Stassi while with the Sacramento River Cats.

The Long Island Ducks recently announced the signing of former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brock Stassi. 

Stassi enters his first season with the Ducks, second in the Atlantic League and tenth in professional baseball.

The Sacramento, California, native said he can’t wait to return to the diamond with his new team and enjoy a happy…

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Brooklyn Collegiate's Jaylin Anderson Pulls Trigger on Commitment to Barton CC Hoops

Brooklyn Collegiate’s Jaylin Anderson Pulls Trigger on Commitment to Barton CC Hoops

Six-foot-four-inch Brooklyn Collegiate wing Jaylin Anderson today committed to Division-I Barton Community College, in Great Bend, Kansas, the Lions Tweeted today. 

https://twitter.com/BCLionsHoops/status/1249104503653249024

Anderson dropped in 16 points and 12 rebounds per game on a gifted Brooklyn Collegiate roster during the 2019-20 regular season and added  23 points and 13 boards per contest…