Aug. 22, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Gleason’s Gym, renowned as the world’s most famous boxing gym, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony at the corner of Adams and Water Streets in Dumbo on Aug. 22. Boxing champions, including Vito Antuofermo, Michael Spinks, Junior Jones and Sonya Lamonakis, along with elected officials and numerous…
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‘A Festivus for the rest of us’: Brooklyn Cyclones host ‘Seinfeld Night’
Aug. 15, 2024 By Annie MacKeigan
On Saturday, Aug. 10, the loudspeaker at Maimonides Park boomed, “in the episode where Elaine Benes takes too many muscle relaxants, what ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ reference does she keep saying?”
Brooklyn Cyclones’ home stretch heats up with exciting series and themed nights at Maimonides Park
Aug. 15, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper
As the Brooklyn Cyclones gear up for the final leg of their 2024 home schedule, fans can look forward to a series of thrilling games at Maimonides Park.
Mavericks make history! Brooklyn’s first bull-riding team secures back-to-back wins in historic showdown
Aug. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille
In an event unlike anything Brooklyn has ever seen, the New York Mavericks pulled off back-to-back wins during their first professional bull-riding team homestead at Barclays Center over the weekend.
Brooklyn Cyclones make magic with fans on Harry Potter Night
Aug. 7, 2024 By Annie MacKeigan
The Brooklyn Cyclones didn’t hit the pitch on brooms, but rather with gloves and bats during their July 28 Harry Potter Night game against the Rome Emperors.
Putting the ‘play’ in the People’s Playground! Brooklyn Sports Festival returns to Coney Island on Aug. 3
Aug. 2, 2024 By Jada Camille
The Olympic Games are halfway over in Paris, but the fun is just getting started in Coney Island. On Aug. 3, the annual Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival will return to the People’s Playground.
Brooklyn Cyclones’ ‘Bark in the Park’ scores big with furry fans
Jul. 29, 2024 By Annie MacKeigan
Peanuts, Cracker Jack, and hot dogs: What more could you ask for at a Brooklyn Cyclones game? For some fans, the answer is their dog. The team’s annual “Bark in the Park” night at Maimonides Park offers a special ticket package for dog owners and their four-legged friends.
Free basketball clinic for kids coming to Coney Island’s Kaiser Park
Jul. 25, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Get ready to play ball!
Meet the Mavericks: Say howdy to Brooklyn’s pro bull-riding team ahead of their first home competition
Jul. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille
The New York Mavericks, Brooklyn’s first pro bull-riding team, spent their summer preparing to mount bucking bulls and run the clock. Now they’re headed to Brooklyn for Maverick Days, a two-day high-energy competition at Barclays Center starting on Aug. 9.
NBA vet Taj Gibson launches real estate firm to revitalize Brooklyn community
Jul. 24, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Fifteen-year NBA veteran and Brooklyn native Taj Gibson is giving back to his community.