Articles by: Rich Mancuso

Hot Stove Begins And We All Become GM’s

Hot Stove Begins And We All Become GM’s

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Count the days. We are 119 days til Opening Day but baseball season is a year long process. For many this is the best time of year because the Hot Stove league is complete with […]

by · November 5, 2018 · Sports
Nov 4, 2018; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) attempts dribbles past Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel (24) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Fails To Shake Bad Habits

By Carlos De Jesus IV  History would prove difficult to rewrite for 2018’s NYCFC, with a 1-0 loss Sunday night at Yankee Stadium against Atlanta United showcasing a relapse into past habits. Both teams entered the Sunday night MLS East […]

by · November 5, 2018 · Sports
Oct 31, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York City defender Alexander Callens (6) and defender Anton Tinnerholm (3) and midfielder Yangel Herrera (30) ceelbatrets after goal during the second half against the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Advances To Semifinal Round

By Carlos DeJesus IV & Rich Mancuso NYCFC is headed to the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals for the third straight year and got there with a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union Wednesday evening at Yankee Stadium in the knockout […]

by · November 1, 2018 · Sports
Mets ballgame is In Hand of New GM

Mets ballgame is In Hand of New GM

 By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor This can work and perhaps it won’t. Regardless, the Mets have a new general manager in place with Brodie Van Wagenen and now it’s his ballgame. He said Tuesday afternoon at his Citi Field introductory […]

by · October 30, 2018 · Sports
Boss, Munson Remembered for their Heart in “BATBOY: The Play”

Boss, Munson Remembered for their Heart in “BATBOY: The Play”

Written By Producer/Psychologist Steve Vaccaro During the latest production of BATBOY, the audiences in Suffolk County (Argyle Theatre), Nassau County (Tilles Center) and the Bronx (Hostos Community College) were treated to an evening of drama, romance, laughter, baseball, player hijinx, […]

by · October 29, 2018 · Sports
Oct 28, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Cory Burke (19) attempts a header defended by New York City defender Ben Sweat (2) during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Finale Leads To Playoff Momentum

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Of course this NYCFC team would prefer a bye in the first round of the MLS playoffs a position they were in two consecutive years. Instead they host a first round  knockout game at Yankee […]

by · October 29, 2018 · Sports
Coppola: Game 3; Great Game For All Involved

Coppola: Game 3; Great Game For All Involved

By William Coppola Game 3 of the World Series was one for the ages. One that went into the wee hours of the night, 3:20 am on the east coast to be exact. It had drama with both great plays […]

by · October 27, 2018 · Sports
Garnes: Preview Week 8 Jets-Giants

Garnes: Preview Week 8 Jets-Giants

By Sam Garnes Bronx native and former NFL safety Sam Garnes who played for the Giants and Jets gives his perspective of Week 8. New York Jets @ Chicago Bears @ 1 pm /Sunday 10/28/2018: Last week’s final score was […]

by · October 26, 2018 · Sports
October 24, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Daniel Jacobs and Sergiy Derevyanchenko pose after the final press conference for the Matchroom Boxing USA fight card on October 27, 2018 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.  Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA

Boxing Notebook

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Saturday evening at Madison Square Garden, Daniel Jacobs gets his opportunity on HBO with the iBF title middleweight title up for grabs. Jacobs (34-2, 29 KO’s) opposes Sergly Derevyanchenko, 12-0, the undefeated pro formerly of […]

by · October 25, 2018 · Sports
09/13/19 Miami Marlins vs New York Mets  at  citifield   queens  ny  photos  by   neil miller  /sportsdaywire  New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier #21  hits  a  walk  off  homer   to   win the   1st  game   of  a  doubleheader  today

Coppola: Cool Teams Become Elite Teams

By William Coppola Why are some baseball teams almost always at the top of the scale and others just swimming around the pond? Just slowly backstroking to the top once in a while to feed on the good stuff. We […]

by · October 25, 2018 · Sports
World Series Game 1: Nunez Helps Red Sox Win

World Series Game 1: Nunez Helps Red Sox Win

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Boston:  The Boston Red Sox signed Eduardo Nunez late in the free agent signing period. That was March and now it’s October when it all counts .But Nunez, who missed last year with injuries made […]

by · October 24, 2018 · Sports
The Reality Hits A Pro Wrestler Superstar

The Reality Hits A Pro Wrestler Superstar

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Many are aware that yours truly worked in the pro wrestling business during the Hulk Hogan era. Then it was a learning lesson and no longer a fantasy. In other words, I saw it all. […]

by · October 23, 2018 · Sports
Growing Pains Continue For Fordham

Growing Pains Continue For Fordham

By Carlos De Jesus IV Scoring over 40 points for the second straight week would prove not enough for the Fordham Rams in their return home at Rose Hill against the Bryant Bulldogs. A last second 42-41 loss in a […]

by · October 21, 2018 · Sports
BatBoy “A Yankee Miracle” Comes To The Bronx

BatBoy “A Yankee Miracle” Comes To The Bronx

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  The production BatBoy “A Yankee Miracle” hit the stage Friday evening at the Hostos Community College Theater.  The production and performance is based on the book that was authored by Ray Negron a longtime baseball […]

by · October 20, 2018 · Sports
Coppola: Getting Back To Old School Baseball

Coppola: Getting Back To Old School Baseball

By William Coppola Sources tell me that the Atlanta Braves player development system may to be moving away from small ball, (bunting, stealing and situational hitting) as part of their make-up as a team. My source from the Braves organization […]

by · October 20, 2018 · Sports