Articles by: Rich Mancuso

Sep 7, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward Jesus Medina (19) scores a goal against New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) during the second  half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC’s Next Man Up Mentality Paying Dividends

By Carlos De Jesus IV: Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports “I’ve never played centre back before on a professional team” claimed a chuckling Keaton Parks “but I stayed focused and listened to Maxim (Chanot)” Those remarks put into perspective what was […]

by · September 7, 2019 · Sports
Opener In Yankees Plans?

Opener In Yankees Plans?

By Rich Mancuso. Sports Editor Tuesday evening the Yankees hit five home runs and James Paxton on the mound tied his season high with  12 strikeouts to go along with seven scoreless innings. The Yankees followed a similar format Wednesday […]

by · September 5, 2019 · Sports
Bronx native, Scoochie Smith attempts to drive past Fordham's Antoine Anderson, during A-10 match at Fordham University in the Bronx, on Tuesday evening January 31, 2017. (Robert Cole)

Fordham Basketball Schedule Released

NEWS FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The full 2019-2020 Fordham University men’s basketball schedule was released today. It features three televised Atlantic 10 contests and an appearance in the 2019 Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Fordham will play 18 of […]

by · September 4, 2019 · Sports
Sep 28, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA;  New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray (55) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Paxton and Home Runs; Yankees Getting The Proper Punch

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor James Paxton was at his best on the mound in the Bronx Tuesday night. The Yankees hit five home runs, two again from Gary Sanchez and own a Major League record 13 players with at […]

by · September 4, 2019 · Sports
Mets Appoint New Scouting Director

Mets Appoint New Scouting Director

The New York Mets today announced that the club has named Bryn Alderson the team’s Professional Scouting Director and Jeff Lebow, Assistant Director, Professional Scouting. “Bryn and Jeff are talented members of the baseball operations department,” Mets Executive Vice President […]

by · September 3, 2019 · Sports
Fordham Opening Loss At Home Can Only Make Them Better

Fordham Opening Loss At Home Can Only Make Them Better

By Carlos Dejesus IV: Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports The Fordham football team opened their season at home with a nail-biting 26-23 loss to CCSU on Saturday night. Despite the loss there was plenty of progress made from an abysmal 2018 […]

by · September 1, 2019 · Sports
Fans For The Cure

Fans For The Cure

ED RANDALL’S FANS FOR THE CURE TEAMS UP WITH THE NEW YORK YANKEES, NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AND WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE TO SAVE LIVES FROM PROSTATE CANCER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 For the ninth consecutive year, […]

by · August 31, 2019 · Sports
Castle Hill LL Back To School Giveaway

Castle Hill LL Back To School Giveaway

MORE BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS!!On Saturday, August 31st from 10am to 4pm, the CARRION MOVEMENT will be at the Castle Hill Little League field offering free bookbags & school supplies to the first 100 children that come to this event. […]

by · August 30, 2019 · Sports
Coppola: Tracing My Steps With T-Bone

Coppola: Tracing My Steps With T-Bone

By William Coppola: Contributor Sports Columnist Tampa Florida Friday August 31st, 2019. Weather forecast: Monster hurricane headed my way. So why am I down here? One reason is to cover the Tampa Bay Rays vs the Cleveland Indians this weekend […]

by · August 30, 2019 · Sports, Uncategorized
Hole This Time Is Asking A Lot From The Mets

Hole This Time Is Asking A Lot From The Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Two sliders thrown by Jacob deGrom Thursday night were damining blows to the Mets at Citi Field. And a  backup catcher for the Chicago Cubs playing first base, Victor Caratini, in the lineup because Anthony […]

by · August 30, 2019 · Sports
Community Mourns Dennis Wales

Community Mourns Dennis Wales

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor The Bronx and Morris Park community are sad to hear about the passing of Dennis Wales. The community activist and volunteer to many sports organizations that included the Castle Hill Little League passed away this week […]

by · August 29, 2019 · Sports
NoT Time For Mets To Stop Getting Timely Hits

NoT Time For Mets To Stop Getting Timely Hits

By Rich Mancuso. Sports Editor This is the series at Citi Field for the Mets with the Chicago Cubs and perhaps a defining one that could determine if there will be meaningful  games being played as the calendar gets close […]

by · August 28, 2019 · Sports
Huge Derby Win For NYCFC

Huge Derby Win For NYCFC

From NYCFC Match Recap: New York City FC came from behind to win a dramatic Hudson River Derby 2-1 in front of 28,895 at Yankee Stadium. Goals on either side of halftime from Maxi Moralez and Héber turned the tide […]

by · August 25, 2019 · Sports
Energized Mets Keep Going

Energized Mets Keep Going

By Rich Mancuso. Sports Editor After a long Thursday night at Citi Field that included two combined rain delays of three hours, the Mets continued their energy during this winning run since the all-star break. Manager Mickey Callaway said to […]

by · August 23, 2019 · Sports
NYCFC Shutout And First Place Nears

NYCFC Shutout And First Place Nears

By Carlos Dejesus IV: Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports NYCFC continued their climb of the MLS table Wednesday night with a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew. Always difficult to pin down on the narrow pitch of Yankee Stadium, the Pigeons […]

by · August 22, 2019 · Sports, Uncategorized