Articles by: Rich Mancuso

Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

NEWS FROM A-10 BASKETBALL CONFERENCE The Atlantic 10 Conference has named VCU junior Issac Vann as its Player of the Week and Fordham freshman Nick Honor as its Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Monday and are for games […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
New York Yankees' Jorge Mateo follows the flight of his home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Coppola: Math Class Or Baseball Instinct?

By William Coppola Breaking news from ESPN: “Former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal leaves Astros for Orioles.” Holy smokes, that is amazing news! “New Baltimore Orioles general manager, 35-year-old  Mike Elias called upon a familiar face to help rebuild the club. […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
HBO Ends The Main Event

HBO Ends The Main Event

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Dmitry Bivol had an easy WBA light heavyweight title defense Saturday night over Jean Pascal in the ring at the Hard Rock Hotel/Casino in Atlantic City.  It took 12-rounds and Bivol made his cause as […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
Apr 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (65) pitches to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Gain A Pitcher

NEWS FROM THE NEW YORK YANKEES YANKEES ACQUIRE LHP JAMES PAXTON FROM SEATTLE MARINERS  The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP James Paxton from Seattle in exchange for LHP Justus Sheffield, RHP Erik Swanson and OF Dom Thompson-Williams. […]

by · November 19, 2018 · Sports
Pacquiao Eyes Mayweather Again

Pacquiao Eyes Mayweather Again

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Manny Pacquiao will not underestimate Adrien Broner the former four-division world champion. Pacquiao, the boxing record eight-division champion was the Philippine Congressman and Senator again Monday morning at the Gotham Ballroom in Manhattan. Broner, as […]

by · November 19, 2018 · Sports
Negron: Rooting For “The Boss”

Negron: Rooting For “The Boss”

By Ray Negron Tell me that you want to meet a perfect man and I will show you God. With that being said, no matter how nice an individual is, how many people someone has saved, how many turkeys one […]

by · November 17, 2018 · Sports
Hot Stove Update; Yankees & Mets

Hot Stove Update; Yankees & Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Talk and rumors have intensified and that is expected now with the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas December 9-14th. In the coming weeks and prior to the meetings it is all speculation as to […]

by · November 17, 2018 · Sports
Fordham Signs Basketball Recruit

Fordham Signs Basketball Recruit

NEWS FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Fordham Men’s Basketball Signs Joel Soriano  Stepinac High School grad to join Rams in 2019-2020  Fordham University men’s basketball head coach Jeff Neubauer announced the signing of Joel Soriano (Yonkers, N.Y./Stepinac (St. Thomas More)) to a National Letter […]

by · November 14, 2018 · Sports
Andujar Deserved The Award

Andujar Deserved The Award

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor “Another factor that works against Andujar is a “NY bias.” Yes, it does exist among out of town voters. There are some who will not back Andujar because he played for the Yankees.” That my […]

by · November 13, 2018 · Sports
Nov 11, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) and New York City midfielder Yangel Herrera (30) get tangled in the first half in the Eastern Conference semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Falls Short In Semifinals

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Sunday evening NYCFC saw their season come to an end after a 3-1 loss to Atlanta in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs. This was the third consecutive year that NYCFC failed to […]

by · November 12, 2018 · Sports
A Good Boxing Guy Gets Inducted

A Good Boxing Guy Gets Inducted

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Lee Samuels tells family, friends, and colleagues that a boxing publicist does not deserve recognition. However he has been employed the past 38 years at Top Rank Boxing as their lead publicist. Earlier this year, […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Sep 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto (30) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Coppola: Spend Or Trade?

By William Coppola How to rebuild a baseball team that is in need of repair? Here is how it works: Trades, free agency and signing top prospects both here and abroad. Easier said than done. It will take a tremendous […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Brodie On The Job

Brodie On The Job

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor A few days on the job and GM Brodie Van Wagenen is making progress for the Mets. If you count that progress as in exploring roster moves for the offseason then that’s a start. Realize […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Yankees Re-sign Sabathia

Yankees Re-sign Sabathia

News From the NY Yankees The New York Yankees announced today they have re-signed LHP CC Sabathia to a one-year contract for the 2019 season. Sabathia, 38, has spent 10 seasons with the Yankees (2009-18), going 129-80 with a 3.74 ERA (1,810.2IP, […]

by · November 7, 2018 · Sports
Tavares takes a jumper against theVCU defense. Credit: Brandon Colon

Fordham Return Of Rebounders Club

The Rebounders Club, a spirit club organized and run by a group of dedicated alumni to enhance the men’s and women’s varsity basketball experience at Fordham University, is proud to announce its relaunch in conjunction with the school’s Department of Athletics. […]

by · November 7, 2018 · Sports