Books: "Sixty-One" By Chris Paul

 

Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court

By Chris Paul, with Michael Wilbon

St. Martin's Griffin; paperback, 336 pages; $22.00; available Tuesday, November 12th

Chris Paul is one of the most recognizable stars in the NBA. The 20-year veteran who is currentlt on the San Antonio Spurs is a 12-time All-Star, who led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021. The Winston, Salem, North Carolina, native is also a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. He has served as the President of the National Basketball Players Association since 2013, and off the court, he is a father, husband, entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist.

St. John's Red Storm Returns To Top 25

 

Head Coach Rick Pitino instructs his players during a timeout on November 4. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm are in the AP Top 25, coming in at No. 22 after they have started the season with two solid victories.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 11

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 11 of the 2024 college football season, Oregon claimed the top spot for the fourth straight week, after they beat Maryland, 39-18.

NYCFC Outlasts Cincinnati To Set Up Date With Destiny

 

Alonso Martinez looks for position against FC Cincinnati. @NYCFC.

New York came awfully close to having a Subway Series, and instead it will get a first-of-its-kind meeting of a rivalry that is just as fierce.

St. John’s Surges Late To Roll Past Quinnipiac

Simeon Wilcher finishing off a layup at the 17:34 mark of the second half. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm went from being stunned early to putting together a stunning 61-point second half on their way to a 96-73 win over the Quinnipiac Bobcats on Saturday afternoon at Carnesecca Arena.

Boone Will Be Back After Taking Yankees To World Series

 

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Yankees announced on Friday morning that they exercised their 2025 option on Manager Aaron Boone, after he led them to win the American League pennant this season.

Yankees Pitcher Luis Gil Named Baseball Digest AL Rookie of the Year

 

Luis Gil pitching to Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros on May 7. Photo by Jason Schott.

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil won the Baseball Digest American League Rookie of the Year Award. Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes was selected in the National League.