Articles by: Rich Mancuso

Joshua Mileto Memorial Fund-Sachem (GoFundMe)

Strength Conditioning For Youth Under Question

By Brandon Colon On August 10, 2017, the Long Island community lost a young man and student athlete by the name of Joshua Mileto. He was taking part in an offseason football-training camp, where they were performing an unusual exercise.  […]

by · September 3, 2017 · Sports

Brawl Aftermath And Yankees Loss

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor If baseball was meant to be played the way it was Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit please alert the boxing and combat sports promoters. A record number of ejections of Yankees and Tigers and […]

by · August 27, 2017 · Sports
Mayweather vs. McGregor: This Is Not Boxing

Mayweather vs. McGregor: This Is Not Boxing

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor  From my perspective and that of  more than one boxing observer, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor can do what they want Saturday night in Las Vegas. The fight is not boxing and deserves minimal attention, though […]

by · August 27, 2017 · Sports

Matz Latest Setback For Mets

  By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Steven Matz is hurt again and that won’t impact the Mets chances as they are finishing out the string. But this latest injury to the New York Mets lefthander is just another blow to a […]

by · August 22, 2017 · Sports

Sweep Of Mets Is Momentum For Yankees

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor This was a subway series again for New York baseball and the fans. More meaningful for the Yankees with their eyes on a division title as they head to Boston for another three game showdown […]

by · August 20, 2017 · Sports
Granderson Provides Leadership in Subway Series, Mets Still Lose

Granderson Provides Leadership in Subway Series, Mets Still Lose

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Ways to describe two games in the Bronx with this Subway Series, well only one and that is compelling. One story line after another that continued Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium included another sour point for […]

by · August 16, 2017 · Sports
This week, the American Dairy Association visited the Melrose Playground with their "Got Milk" campaign.

“Got Milk” Campaign HR Derby

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx the American Dairy Association visited the Melrose Playground with their “Got Milk” campaign. The youngsters participating in the event enjoyed the home run derby and meeting former NY Yankees slugger Cecil […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Sports
Former NY Mets player  Jay Bruce. Credit: Twitter

Mets Let Bruce Loose

By William Coppola This is how much Jay Bruce was worth to the Mets. They got Ryder Ryan, a 22 year old RHP, 6’2” – 205 lb. who has pitched a total of 60 innings, with an ERA of 4.50 […]

by · August 11, 2017 · Sports
Energetic Liberty Outlast Indiana Fever

Energetic Liberty Outlast Indiana Fever

Tina Charles carried New York to an 81-76 win Tuesday night and a peek above .500.

by · August 10, 2017 · Sports
Credit: Brandon Colon

Staten Island Yanks Win on Walk-Off

The 3-2 win is the second in a row for the Staten Island Yankees who beat the Williamsport Crosscutters.

by · August 10, 2017 · Sports

Ramos is perfect for Mets pen

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor  There is that mentality for a pitcher coming out of the bullpen as the setup guy or closer. Newly acquired righthander AJ Ramos of the Mets was in both roles the past few years with the […]

by · August 10, 2017 · Sports
New York City FC forward David Villa (7) shoots the ball as New York Red Bulls midfielder Salvatore Zizzo (15) defends during the first half at Yankee Stadium.
Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Hudson River Heavyweight Derby Goes to Villa and NYCFC

By Luis Vazquez This was a legitimate heavyweight encounter at Yankee Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Hudson River Derby has matured into a real rivalry where now the results between NYCFC and the New York Red Bulls are no longer a […]

by · August 7, 2017 · Sports
Chronicle Sports Editor Rich Mancuso Honored

Chronicle Sports Editor Rich Mancuso Honored

By Nick Singh Bronx Chronicle Sports Editor Rich Mancuso was presented with an award of appreciation Sunday afternoon for his efforts in  assisting the visiting team of youngsters from the Liga Los Trinitarios  baseball league of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. […]

by · August 7, 2017 · Bronx Personalities, Sports
Photos credit: Brandon Colon Staten Island Yankees

Babyn Bombers lose second straight game at home (SI)

By Brandon Colon The Staten Island Yankees looked to bounce back after a 7-3 loss Wednesday night to the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Baltimore Orioles Affiliate). Although they have lost six of their last 10 games the Baby Bombers (26-16) still have […]

by · August 6, 2017 · Sports
The Yankees acquired RHP Sonny Gray and int'l signing bonus pool money from Oakland for Dustin Fowler, James Kaprielian and Jorge Mateo. Credit: @YankeesPR

Gray a win for Yankees in trade

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Sonny Gray is the what the Yankees needed and it means bright days in the Bronx. Because the Yankees have done the unexpected it is obvious why this was a move that had to be made […]

by · August 1, 2017 · Sports