Articles by: Rich Mancuso

WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (left) defends his title against Sullivan Barrera (right) at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. Credit: HBO Sports

Boxing Divisions in New York

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor  There’re options available for boxing fans in New York Saturday night with two major boxing shows occurring in proximity of each other.  Main Events and HBO showcase two light heavyweight championship bouts at Madison Square Garden. […]

by · March 3, 2018 · Sports
Harvey And Wheeler Shine In Hot Florida Sun

Harvey And Wheeler Shine In Hot Florida Sun

If Wednesday was any indication of the state of Matt Harvey for 2018, the future looks bright for the New York Mets.

by · March 2, 2018 · Sports
New York City Football Club/MLS

NYCFC Signs International Star Sebastien Ibeagha

New York City FC are delighted to announce that Sebastien Ibeagha has signed to play for the club. The 26-year old central defender officially transfers from USL affiliate team San Antonio FC after spending preseason with City in Florida, LA […]

by · February 27, 2018 · Sports
Lou Pinella

Negron: Piniella Is Always Sweet Lou

I recently received  a call from Mead Chasky, the sports memorabilia guru, to tell me that Lou Piniella had a stroke. 

by · February 26, 2018 · Sports
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Fordham Loses But They’re Not Going Away

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor There could be some frustration with Jeff Neubauer after the Fordham Rams latest loss up at Rose Hill Saturday afternoon at the hands of La Salle. The coach saw his team give up 40 points in […]

by · February 26, 2018 · Sports
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Keys To Success For Yankees

By Brandon Biskobing With Spring Training now underway, the New York Yankees begin their quest for their 28th World Series championship with one of their strongest teams in recent memory. #StartSpreadingTheNews We’re 2-0 to start Spring Training! pic.twitter.com/PEXuzbQbcl — New York […]

by · February 24, 2018 · Sports
Prescription for J.R. East: Doc Gooden

Prescription for J.R. East: Doc Gooden

By Ray Negron If you are a true baseball fan and you hear someone ask, “Is there a doctor in the house?” Then you know they are talking about Dwight “Doc” Gooden. In New York, he was referred to as […]

by · February 20, 2018 · Sports
Brian Cashman, General Manager_NYY (Wikipedia)

For Cashman And The Yankees it’s About The Ring

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Nothing different when the owners, general manager and players of the Yankees say they want another ring around their finger. Brian Cashman made that declaration Monday down in Tampa when he said “I need another ring.” […]

by · February 20, 2018 · Sports
Stretch Run Will Dictate For Fordham Rams

Stretch Run Will Dictate For Fordham Rams

Perris Hicks got more time as did Thomas Sanchez, Brenton Petty and Chris Downing in a 71-55 loss to the St. Joseph’s University Hawks.

by · February 15, 2018 · Sports
NY Yankees legend, Ron "Louisiana Lightning" Guidry (Courtesy: Ray Negron)

Yankees’ Ron Guidry in the Ted Williams Hall Of Fame

By Ray Negron Throughout the forty-five years that I have been around the New York Yankees, I have learned that the guys who have had the honor of wearing those classic pinstripes have their own stories to share. Those stories […]

by · February 13, 2018 · Sports
Back To Business For Yankees and Mets

Back To Business For Yankees and Mets

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor There is a different look with no Joe Girardi and no Terry Collins guiding the Yankees and Mets from the dugout. Spring training will be more interesting the next six weeks on two sides of Florida.  […]

by · February 13, 2018 · Sports
Joe Conlin, new Fordham Univeristy football coach.

New Coaches Added To Fordham Football Staff

Joe Conlin Adds Three to Fordham Football Staff Fordham University football head coach Joe Conlin has begun to assemble his staff with the addition of three assistant coaches it was announced today. Paul Rice has been named Defensive Coordinator, Vincent Natali has been named […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Sports
Mets Need Good Harvest On Farm

Mets Need Good Harvest On Farm

By William Copolla The Mets are ranked number 29 in almost every opinion poll of minor league systems and minus one prospect being a level one in projection as a major league star. Last year they were ranked number 27. […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Sports
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Tale of Two Halves For The Rams

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Wednesday night playing on their home court, the Fordham Rams did what they do best — converting the 3-pointer — to propel them to a comeback 67-66 win over George Mason. Just like that second half […]

by · February 8, 2018 · Sports
Lightning Suffer Tough Loss, 129-118

Lightning Suffer Tough Loss, 129-118

By Brandon Colon The New York Lightning played their second game of their preliminary season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) against crosstown rival the Bronx Holy Flames. Both teams played a hard-fought game, but in the end, the Bronx […]

by · February 5, 2018 · Sports