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We Wait With Sports In The Dark

We Wait With Sports In The Dark

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Fordham did not get the opportunity to pull of an upset. Neither did other conference teams or the field of 68, as March Madness and the NCAA Tournament was suspended. All of sports is in […]

by · March 13, 2020 · Sports
Possible Impacts On Sports With Coronavirus Virus Cases

Possible Impacts On Sports With Coronavirus Virus Cases

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor With the number of coronavirus cases increasing there is also a watch and cautious approach that could impact sports in New York. Already major sporting events have been suspended or closed to the public in […]

by · March 9, 2020 · Sports
Kobie Bryant And How We Cope

Kobie Bryant And How We Cope

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor There are reflections, tributes, and the tears.  Kobie Bryant was definitely an icon and you don’t have to be a sports or NBA fan to realize what is going on here. Kobie Bryant had an […]

by · January 28, 2020 · Sports
DeRozan and Aldridge of San Antonio prove to be…

DeRozan and Aldridge of San Antonio prove to be…

SPECIAL TO THE BRONX CHRONICLE By Jason Gonzalez Dallas, TX – The Mavericks are now the losers of six straight. San Antonio shooting guard DeMar DeRozan [33] and power forward LaMarcus Aldridge [28] scored a combined 61 points to give […]

by · March 13, 2019 · Sports
KAT Vs. KP: Who You Got?

KAT Vs. KP: Who You Got?

By Jason Gonzalez Basketball phenoms Karl Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis are just 20 games into their third year in the league. With that being said, both players are now on the precipice of superstardom. Towns and Porzingis are big […]

by · December 4, 2017 · Sports
Hall of Fame forward Connie Hawkins passed away at 75 | NBA.com
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Passing Of Connie Hawkins — One of the Greatest of All-Time

By Jason Gonzalez NBA Hall-of-Famer Connie Hawkins passed away last Friday night at the age of 75. At 6’8, 210 pounds, the Brooklyn native revolutionized the game. Being the first player to ever palm a basketball, pundits described Hawkins as […]

by · October 9, 2017 · Sports
The Dallas Mavericks and Yogi Ferrell have agreed to a new Two-Year deal to remain with the Dallas Mavericks after his 32 point performance.

Mavericks’ Yogi Ferrell: One Who Got Away From Nets

By Steven Simineri Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell got his first NBA chance with the Brooklyn Nets earlier this season after impressing Brooklyn’s brass in the Summer League and in training camp. He appeared in 10 games with the Nets, averaging a […]

by · April 11, 2017 · Sports
Is KAT vs. Porzingis the Next Great NBA Rivalry?

Is KAT vs. Porzingis the Next Great NBA Rivalry?

By Steven Simineri   “We have seen two brilliant performances from two 21-year-old stars in the league,” esteemed Knicks’ broadcaster Mike Breen gushed about Kristaps Porzingis and Karl-Anthony Towns as Towns shot free throws during the final minute of New […]

by · December 2, 2016 · Sports
How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench

How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench

How Will Barton went from being a trade afterthought to one of the NBA’s most terrifying threats off the bench By Steven Simineri The first ten picks of the 2012 NBA Draft produced some of the brightest young players: Anthony […]

by · March 24, 2016 · Sports
Jonathon Simmons, San Antonio Spurs

Jonathon Simmons’ remarkable journey from nowhere to the San Antonio Spurs

Jonathon Simmons’ remarkable journey from nowhere to the San Antonio Spurs   By Steven Simineri   The San Antonio Spurs are known for finding players from all over the world, but with undrafted rookie swingman Jonathon Simmons, they signed a […]

by · March 12, 2016 · Sports
Donald Sloan making the most of his opportunity in Brooklyn

Donald Sloan making the most of his opportunity in Brooklyn

Donald Sloan making the most of his opportunity in Brooklyn by Steven Simineri   The Brooklyn Nets broadcast team is one of the best in the business and they have a lot of fun during the games. During their “Who […]

by · March 6, 2016 · Sports
Bill Cartwright speaking at the University of San Francisco in 2011. Photo credit: Shawn P. Calhoun.

Basketball Great Bill Cartwright Returns to His Alma Mater

Cartwright will serve as University of San Francisco ambassador   SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2016  — Legendary basketball star Bill Cartwright is returning to the University of San Francisco (USF), his alma mater, as Director of Special Initiatives. Cartwright is a […]

by · March 6, 2016 · Higher Education, Sports
Rasual Butler, San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Is Just The Latest Resting Spot For Rasual Butler

San Antonio Just Latest Resting Spot For Rasual Butler   By Steven Simineri   Rasual Butler is your prototypical NBA journeyman – eight teams in 13 seasons.  A Philadelphia native, Butler earned the reputation of being one of the NBA’s […]

by · February 6, 2016 · Sports
For Knicks, Langston Galloway Could Be The Solution

For Knicks, Langston Galloway Could Be The Solution

For Knicks, Langston Galloway Could Be The Solution By Daniel Federico When Langston Galloway was earning 10-day contracts with the New York Knicks last season, many thought of it as a great story. After all, the combo guard went undrafted out of […]

by · February 3, 2016 · Sports
Kyle Anderson

Sports Profile: New Jersey native Kyle Anderson growing into his own for the Spurs

New Jersey native Kyle Anderson growing into his own for the Spurs By Steven Simineri The San Antonio Spurs are 36-6, winners of 11 straight and destroying opponents by 14.2 points per game, which is 2.5 points higher than that […]

by · January 21, 2016 · Sports