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Jun 9, 2018; New York, NY, USA; New York City forward Jo Inge Berget (9) takes the ball downfield against Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Mandatory Credit: Chris Bergmann-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Midpoint Seeks Improvement

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Not the same inter borough rivalry across town with the Yankees and Mets but Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium NYCFC had their MLS Eastern division clash again with Atlanta United. Two teams near each other […]

by · June 9, 2018 · Sports
Boxing Hall of Fame For Longtime Colleague

Boxing Hall of Fame For Longtime Colleague

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Epic fights and it was for the lightweight title, May 5, 2013 in Las Vegas when the late Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo made boxing history. That 10th round saw Corrales come off the […]

by · June 8, 2018 · Sports
Coppola: Mets Draft Local Again

Coppola: Mets Draft Local Again

By William Coppola WILLIAM COPPOLA, LONGTIME ASSOCIATED WITH BASEBALL THAT INCLUDES SCOUTING OFFERS A PERSONAL AND UPFRONT PERSPECTIVE OF A DRAFT PICK MADE TODAY BY THE NEW YORK METS. HE IS A CONTRIUTING COLUMNIST FOR THE BRONX CHRONICLE. Today the […]

by · June 6, 2018 · Sports
Jun 2, 2018; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC midfielder Thomas McNamara (15) heads the ball against Orlando City SC midfielder Oriol Rosell (20) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Returns To The Bronx With Win

NYCFC looked to rebound from a loss in Houston as they took on Orlando City SC during Pride Night at Yankee Stadium. Patrick Vieira’s Starting XI saw three changes from the side that tussled in Texas, with Jesus Medina, Tommy […]

by · June 3, 2018 · Sports
Coppola: Bullpens, Arms & Adjustments

Coppola: Bullpens, Arms & Adjustments

By William Coppola In the movie Forest Gump, one of the most famous lines was: “Life is like a box of chocolates, you don’t know what your gonna get.” If we apply that thought to baseball we can easily replace […]

by · June 2, 2018 · Sports
Another Bullpen Implosion  For .500 Mets

Another Bullpen Implosion For .500 Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor   This was another implosion brought to you in part again by the bullpen of the New York Mets. At Citi Field Friday night, starter Zack Wheeler  with a 2-0 lead in the seventh inning gave […]

by · June 2, 2018 · Sports
Mike Smith Looks To Be 13 With “Justify”

Mike Smith Looks To Be 13 With “Justify”

By Jason Gonzalez It is apparent that history isn’t on the side of American jockey Mike Smith and his thoroughbred partner-in-crime, Justify. After winning the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness, Smith boards Justify once more, in hopes of achieving horse […]

by · May 31, 2018 · Sports
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees hits and RBI single in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City.   Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

Yankees Rookie Do It Again

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Under normal circumstances a team that strikes out 17 times and commits five errors is likely not going to win a ballgame. But these are the New York Yankees and with a power lineup that […]

by · May 30, 2018 · Sports
Coppola: MLB Draft And Getting To The Show

Coppola: MLB Draft And Getting To The Show

By William Coppola The 2018 MLB Draft will take place from June 4th to June 6th. It will consist of 44 rounds plus 15 compensation picks. That puts the number of prospects who will be drafted at about 1335 and […]

by · May 29, 2018 · Sports
Numbers Game for Yankees “Toe”

Numbers Game for Yankees “Toe”

  By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor It was inevitable that a Yankees roster move had to be made when first baseman Greg Bird was reinstated from the disabled list Saturday. And with that of course the roster move had to […]

by · May 26, 2018 · Sports
Negron: Batboy Tales

Negron: Batboy Tales

By Ray Negron When You Give, You Get I remember when I was a kid the great George “the Boss” Steinbrenner used to say that when you give for some spiritual reason you get. Yesterday, before the Yankees beat the […]

by · May 26, 2018 · Sports
Torres The Latest Yankees Youngster Leads To Win

Torres The Latest Yankees Youngster Leads To Win

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Greg Bird is expected back from the disabled iist when the Yankees take the field in the Bronx Saturday evening and that will add to the home run production for a team that is leading […]

by · May 26, 2018 · Sports
Yankees Set Annual Old-Timers’ Day

Yankees Set Annual Old-Timers’ Day

YANKEES TO HOLD 72nd ANNUAL OLD-TIMERS’ DAY PRESENTED BY OLD NAVY ON FATHER’S DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 17, AT YANKEE STADIUM Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi, Nick Swisher, Dion James and Manager Aaron Boone to make Old-Timers’ Day debuts  The New York Yankees […]

by · May 24, 2018 · Sports
Villa Honored And Scored In NYCFC Home Win

Villa Honored And Scored In NYCFC Home Win

NYCFC Captain David Villa was recognized for his recent surpassing of 400 career goals for club and country with a pregame ceremony prior to kickoff with photo opportunities and special surprises. . Along with NYCFC President Jon Patricof, representatives from the […]

by · May 19, 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

Conforto Steps Up For Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The known is Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard at their best will carry the Mets. Manager Mickey Callaway said Friday night after a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks it was no secret that all of […]

by · May 19, 2018 · Sports