Articles by: Rich Mancuso

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Coppola: Getting The Call Right

By William Coppola What a race, what a finish, what a crazy turn of events! The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is history not because of who won but how it was won. By now we all know about […]

by · May 5, 2019 · Sports
No Worry “Thor” Has Returned

No Worry “Thor” Has Returned

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Contagious pitching can be like the hitting. You can say that about the Mets the past two games at Citi Field. Jacob deGrom had to improve and he delivered Wednesday night in a Mets loss […]

by · May 2, 2019 · Sports
Robinson Cano Meets  Bronx Latino Leaders

Robinson Cano Meets Bronx Latino Leaders

Earlier today, Robinson Canó and Luis Rojas joined students at Ellis Prep (NYC Mission Society) in the Riverdale area of the Bronx and participated in a student-designed project about character and identity. The Mets’ Latino Leaders Program aims to utilize the […]

by · May 1, 2019 · Sports
Coppola: d’Arnaud D-Gone

Coppola: d’Arnaud D-Gone

By William Coppola Travis d’Arnaud being designating for assignment by the Mets was inevitable. The one time first round draft pick by the Phillies in 2007, was at one time the best catching prospect in baseball. We here in NY […]

by · April 30, 2019 · Sports
Gio returned To His Favorite Ballpark

Gio returned To His Favorite Ballpark

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor This is how it works. The Mets were the preferred choice for Gio Gonzalez but the bullpen was not suitable. So the Milwaukee Brewers were second on the list and their struggling pitching staff needed […]

by · April 28, 2019 · Sports
Apr 27, 2019; New York, NY, USA;  Orlando City forward Chris Mueller (9)  and New York City FC defender Alexander Callens (6) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

More Points For NYCFC

By Carlos De Jesus IV Contributing Writer for the Bronx Chronicle NYCFC missed a big opportunity when they had to come back to draw 1-1 with Orlando City Saturday. The momentum the Pigeons had been riding staggered a bit at […]

by · April 28, 2019 · Sports
Mikey And The Magic Medicine Reading In Throgs Neck

Mikey And The Magic Medicine Reading In Throgs Neck

Mikey and the Magic Medicine a children’s book arrived in Throgs Neck Saturday morning as part of a reading by the authors at the Brew Coffee House on Philip Avenue. The book tells the tale of a boy who comes […]

YANKEES ACQUIRE OF CAMERON MAYBIN FROM CLEVELAND

YANKEES ACQUIRE OF CAMERON MAYBIN FROM CLEVELAND

The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired OF Cameron Maybinfrom the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations. Maybin, 32, batted .216 (11-for-51) with 4R, 3 doubles and 5RBI in 14 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. A […]

by · April 25, 2019 · Sports
Apr 24, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (31) battles for the ball with New York City midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Shift in System Key to NYCFC Momentum?

By Carlos De Jesus IV Contributor Bronx Chronicle After a disappointing March, NYCFC strung together back to back victories in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire Wednesday night. Returning to Yankee Stadium fresh off shutting out D.C. United in […]

by · April 25, 2019 · Sports
NYCFC Wins On Bronx Borough NIght

NYCFC Wins On Bronx Borough NIght

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Hip-hop artists Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Papoose, Tony Sunshine and Angelica Vila helped celebrate Bronx Borough Night by setting off the smoke stacks at  Yankee Stadium Wednesday night as NYCFC  kicked off the first of […]

by · April 24, 2019 · Sports
Coppola: Long Island Ducks 2019

Coppola: Long Island Ducks 2019

By William Coppola Today was Media day for the Long Island Ducks at Bethpage Ballpark as they kick off spring training 2019. They will be celebrating their 20th season in the Independent Atlantic League. They expect to pass the 8 […]

by · April 22, 2019 · Sports
Tom McNamara of the NYCFCscores the winning goal that beats San Jose 2-1. (Photo credit: Gary Quintal)

NYCFC Bronx Night and Academy Coach Appointed

New York City FC Names Liam Manning Director of Coaching for the Academy New York City FC is pleased to announce that Liam Manning has been named Director of Coaching for the Academy, pending receipt of Visa. Manning comes to […]

by · April 22, 2019 · Sports
NY Yankee's rookie Aaron Judge's 13th HR a record for young sluggers. Credit: MLB.com

Yankees Reward The Confidence of Their Manager

By Jason Schott Contributing Writer for Bronx Chronicle  Yankees Manager Aaron Boone is known for his optimism, that he will always believe his players can win no matter how much adversity they are facing or who he is penciling in […]

by · April 22, 2019 · Sports
Division Of Boxing Continued At The Garden

Division Of Boxing Continued At The Garden

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  You be the first to determine if Bob Arum, the Hall of Fame promoter was out of line. Terence Crawford, his top fighter, always in that discussion as best pound-for-pound got a victory with a […]

by · April 21, 2019 · Sports
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Coppola: Oven Mitts Are A Hot Topic

By William Coppola When a base runner uses an oven mitt for sliding head first into a base, he is touching the bag an inch or two sooner with that mitt than his actual hand. Now what? Today on replay we […]

by · April 20, 2019 · Sports