Category archives for: Sports

Spanish Harlem’s Edgar Santana plots boxing comeback

Spanish Harlem’s Edgar Santana plots boxing comeback

Returning to boxing after a 2008 drug conviction, Edgar Santana is making a final bid for glory.

Pinball Sweeps Washington Heights

Pinball Sweeps Washington Heights

Pinball fans and competitors gathered in Washington Heights for a new pinball competition.

Broomtown: The Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup Draws Crowds to Randall’s Island

Broomtown: The Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup Draws Crowds to Randall’s Island

At Randall’s Island in East Harlem, balls and broomsticks fill the fields for the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup. Think football, basketball, dodgeball and rugby all in one sport, albeit with a hell of a lot more imagination.

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

Two first-time runners race to raise money for Harlem RBI in the 41st annual New York City Marathon.

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

During Sunday’s New York City Marathon, seven runners raised more than $54,000 for Harlem RBI, an organization for East Harlem’s children.

Harlem’s Schools Need Sports, Say Superstar Visitors

Harlem’s Schools Need Sports, Say Superstar Visitors

Famous faces came to Harlem to play soccer on Friday, but the serious matter of sports programs for deprived kids was the real agenda.

Harlem’s Unicycle Man Keeps Peddling

Harlem’s Unicycle Man Keeps Peddling

Harlem resident Calvin Wright has ridden a unicycle for over 40 years.

SLIDESHOW: Squash Provides Path to College

SLIDESHOW: Squash Provides Path to College

Harlem kids discover squash, culture and college applications.

Team Taino: “The growth that I see now is amazing”

Team Taino: “The growth that I see now is amazing”

As Taino Towers looks beyond basketball, the realities of an inner-city youth program emerge.

Team Taino: “These Kids Want To Show Their Skills”

Team Taino: “These Kids Want To Show Their Skills”

After two months of practice, the Taino Towers basketball team plays against outside competition.

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