Writing Portfolio

From the Journal News/lohud.com—

• Rye’s George Kirby makes homecoming at Citi Field in second MLB start for Mariners

• MLB Draft: Bedford native, Louisville star Henry Davis drafted No. 1 overall by Pittsburgh Pirates

• ‘It’s kinda crazy:’ From Hastings, Division III Hobart, Tampa Bay lineman Ali Marpet prepares for Super Bowl

• Section 1 mourns loss of longtime wrestling coach, inspirational figure Matt Moore

• College basketball: Former Ossining standouts, Obi and Jacob Toppin, excited for clash

• Wrestling: At just 13 years old, Carmel wrestling prodigy P.J. Duke eyeing historic state title

From VU Hoops--

• ‘Not fazed:’ Villanova’s Cam Whitmore opens up on draft day slide, Houston Rockets

• Changing of the guard: Jay Wright opens up on retirement, steps down, as Kyle Neptune now in as Villanova head coach

• ‘Whoa, this is real:’ Jay Wright reacts to being elected into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

• Where to, JQ? — Jelly Fam’s Latest Transfer

• The Evolution of Villanova's Mikal Bridges

NCAA Tournament Final Four 2018 (selected clips from City of Basketball Love, PDFs)--

• DiVincenzo lifts 'Nova to second national title in three years

• Paschall's rediscovered 3-point shot is a blessing for 'Nova

• Allentown CC's Abdur-Rahkman reflects on journey, Michigan's trip to Final Four

• Kris Jenkins back at the Final Four -- in the booth

From The Knicks Wall--

• NBA Draft Profile: Is Memphis’ Jalen Duren more than a rim-running big man?

• ‘It’s a no-brainer’: Julius Randle opens up on contract extension

• Knicks ride five-game winning streak into rematch with Pelicans

• Julius Randle’s triple-double lifts Knicks over blemished Cavs

• Shooters shoot: Saddiq Bey would be an excellent first-round grab for the Knicks

From Big East Coast Bias (a SB Nation site)--

• 2019 Big East Tournament: Marquette routs St. John’s in 86-54 quarterfinal victory

• Hoyas triumph over Red Storm in 89-78 win at the Garden

• All That Glitters Isn’t Golden: Marquette’s Transfer Problem

• Seton Hall vs. No. 9 Kentucky final score: Cale’s go-ahead three lifts Pirates to 84-83 overtime victory over Wildcats

• Jordan Brand Classic Notebook: Bowen Talks Creighton, 'Nova Freshmen Trio Play in Regional Game, and More Big East Storylines!

• 2016 Big East Media Day: Villanova refocusing after championship season

From The Rivertowns Enterprise (PDFs)--

• Tournament hits a homerun for dementia caregivers

• In a gridiron town, Archer stands out on the diamond

• Woodlands avenges title game loss with rout of Dobbs

• With state title, soccer players taste success (featured on front page of 11-25-16 issue)

• Paschall adjusts to life under Villanova's bright lights

From VUBenchMob.com-- 

• Fr. Rob's Confessions

• Villanova's Queen of the Diamond

• Ryan Arcidiacono: "Jay Wright's Son"

• Breaking the Mold: The Rise of the Hucking Halos

From CityofBasketballLove.com (PDFs)--

• Under Armour Association I Notebook -- New York: Day 3

• NCAA Tournament: Villanova downs top-seeded Kansas, advances to first Final 4 since 2009

• 'Nova's Bench Mob seniors cherishing final run

• District 1 AAAA: No. 9 Chester returns to state playoffs with win over No. 25 Hatboro-Horsham

• Former Penn great Zoller now just a "normal Joe"

From The Villanovan--

• Selhorst prepares for snowboarding nationals

• Villanova Honors ESPN's Tom Rinaldi

• Wildcats fall short in overtime thriller against Friars

• Brunson impressing early in collegiate career

From Rush the Court--

• Marquette's Katin Reinhardt seeks greater consistency

• Kris Jenkins remains vital to Villanova's repeat title hopes