Al Avila, an alumnus of St. Thomas University’s sports administration program and former head baseball coach and director of athletics for the Bobcats, was named the general manager of the Detroit Tigers last month, making him the first Cuban-born to hold that position in Major League Baseball history.“I’m very excited for this opportunity, and honored and grateful to Tigers’ team owner Mike Ilitch for having...

  The 19th annual Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits Catholic Hospice based in Miami Lakes, has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at Shula’s Golf Club’s Senator Course. Monies raised from the tournament help Catholic Hospice provide treatment to patients who are unable to afford services. Funds also help grant patients final wishes through the organization’s Wishes Granted program, provide pet...

  Shula’s Golf Course is hosting a “Thursday Night Shootout” every Thursday at 5 p.m. until November 5. The shootout takes place on Shula’s Senator Course at the golf club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive and is open to anyone with an established handicap or GHIN number.  The event is $15 per person and covers carts and green fees and for those interested in the weekly cash prize pot can donate $10 for a...

  This year’s annual 5K run sponsored by the Voice of Love and Training Development, Inc. will be held December 5 at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 Street in Hialeah. It also has been renamed the Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run/Roll Family Fun Event. The move is part of an effort by Voice of Love to bring more families together and increase participation in the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available including $5,000...

  The Miami Lakes Lion Club has been a long-time sponsor of the Big T Trophy game, an annual award given to the winner of high school football rivals Hialeah Miami Lakes and Hialeah high schools. In the organization’s fifth decade of sponsoring the game, the Lions Club presented a new trophy to the teams on September 11 at Milander Stadium in Hialeah. The Trojans won in a shutout, 24-0.  Named for the Trojans and...