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Ernesto Frieri, NY Yankees. Comité Olímpico Colombiano

Ernesto Frieri Seeks to Return to Prominence in the Yankee Bullpen

By Steven Simineri When Ernesto Frieri was last seen in the big leagues, the once-dominant Angels closer was serving up meatballs for the Tampa Bay Rays during a 22 game stint in 2015. Frieri didn’t even play affiliated baseball last […]

by · June 3, 2017 · Sports
Brittany Boyd, NY-Liberty. Credit: wikipedia

NEW YORK LIBERTY RUNNING OUT OF GUARDS

By Luis Vazquez For the New York Liberty, it’s been a domino effect when it comes to the position of point guard. Starting with the pre-season defections of Tanisha Wright and Shoni Schimmel along with the loss of Brittany Boyd […]

by · June 3, 2017 · Sports
MLS: New England Revolution at New York City FC (usatoday.com)

NYCFC Plays to Draw — Again

  By Lenny Ortiz Coming off a horrific 3-1 loss in Atlanta, NYCFC looked to redeem themselves at home Wednesday night against an inconsistent New England Revolution side, but fell a bit short for their liking. A game of pure […]

by · June 3, 2017 · Sports
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9th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, July 15

BRONX, New York /PRNewswire/ — On Saturday, July 15, 2017, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation will hold the 9th Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium – and 100 percent of funds raised will directly support innovative cancer research by brilliant, early […]

Ice Cube and Allen Iverson Launch BIG3 Basketball League.

There Is Nothing Like Summer Basketball in NYC

By Brandon Colon New Yorkers have not been able to enjoy some live basketball since April 12th when the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets played their final game of the season. With the NBA season coming to a close […]

by · May 29, 2017 · Sports
Boyd Of Liberty Can’t Catch A Break

Boyd Of Liberty Can’t Catch A Break

By Luis Vazquez Explosive. It’s why Brittany Boyd was one of two prize acquisitions desired by the New York Liberty in the 2015 WNBA Draft. As Cappie Pondexter showed signs of age, the Liberty appeared to find her successor in […]

by · May 28, 2017 · Sports
Boy Injured by a Broken Bat at Yankee Stadium

Boy Injured by a Broken Bat at Yankee Stadium

Council Member Espinal Reiterates Calls to NYC Baseball Teams to Extend Protective Netting in Wake of Young Boy Injured by a Broken Bat at Yankee Stadium A boy was struck on the head by a broken bat during the New […]

The Positive Coaching Alliance and the New York Yankees honored five incredible youth and high school athletic coaches Tuesday evening at Yankee Stadium. Credit: PCA - NY

Coaching Alliance Honors Youth At Yankee Stadium

By Lenny Ortiz The Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) and the New York Yankees honored five incredible youth and high school athletic coaches Tuesday evening at Yankee Stadium. These coaches were recognized as the PCA’s Double-Goal Coach Award winners, and were […]

by · May 24, 2017 · Sports, Youth and Children
Charles Barkley will host 'American Race' On TNT exploring American racial issues. (Credit: TNT)

CHARLES BARKLEY TACKLES RACISM IN TNT SERIES, “AMERICAN RACE”

By Luis Vazquez Charles Barkley has always been outspoken. The former NBA superstar has always understood the plight of African-Americans in the United States having grown up in Alabama in the deep South. But in producing his TNT series “American […]

Passion For the Game in Long Island

Passion For the Game in Long Island

By William Coppola Down on the Duck pond in Central Islip, Long Island you will find a safe, fan-friendly, inexpensive and beautiful place to watch some pretty darn good baseball, with some pretty darn smart baseball fans. As I walked […]

by · May 23, 2017 · Sports
Crawford victory. Credit: Mikey Williams, Top Rank

Crawford Retains Titles With Pacquiao Next

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Terence Crawford made his statement again at Madison Square Garden Saturday night and may be headed for a clash with Manny Pacquiao. After stopping a determined Felix Diaz who could not come out for the 10th […]

by · May 23, 2017 · Sports
SUGAR IS SWEET BUT LYNX JINX NEW YORK LIBERTY, 90-71

SUGAR IS SWEET BUT LYNX JINX NEW YORK LIBERTY, 90-71

By Luis Vazquez The New York Liberty talk about winning championships. There is no doubt that the desire and the material is there. But across from them were the Minnesota Lynx, three-time WNBA champions who showed what a championship team […]

by · May 23, 2017 · Sports
Reggie Jackson and 1977 Yankees To Be Honored At Benefit Golf Outing

Reggie Jackson and 1977 Yankees To Be Honored At Benefit Golf Outing

By Ray Negron This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1977 New York Yankees. That iconic team was George Steinbrenner’s first World Championship ball club. Some very colorful players wore the Yankees pinstripes that year. Their captain Thurman Munson, […]

by · May 23, 2017 · Sports
Was Reyes Juggle The Mets Turning Point?

Was Reyes Juggle The Mets Turning Point?

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Jose Reyes looked like he was a juggling a ball and auditioning for a circus act in the seventh inning at Citi Field Friday night. The Mets shortstop caught a blooped ball hit by Ben Revere […]

by · May 23, 2017 · Sports
Truman’s Pearl Fletcher goes for pin during 112lb. championship match against Cardozo’s Nian Chen, during the Welcome Wolverine Tournament at the Bronx High School of Science in the Bronx, on Saturday April 8, 2017. (Photo credit: Robert Cole)

Truman Girls Sweep ‘Beat The Streets’ Wrestling Tourney

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Chloe Cabrera was introduced on a hot day in the middle of Times Square in midtown. The 15-year old was on a mat  late Wednesday afternoon and in the spotlight representing Truman High School as the […]

by · May 19, 2017 · Sports, Women, Youth and Children