Articles by: Rich Mancuso

Laurie Hernandez, winner, Jefferson Award for Outstanding Service by a Young American 25. Photo: Luis Vazquez

Olympian Laurie Hernandez Has Many Options

By Luis Vazquez Laurie Hernandez, Olympic gold medal gymnastic champion and recipient of the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Service by a Young American 25 or under, continues to ride the winds of fame in 2017 with the same eyes of […]

by · March 26, 2017 · Sports
New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada, whose leg was broken in a hard slide by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley in Game 2, tips his cap during baseline introductions for baseball's Game 3 of the National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Didi Gregorius Void For Yankees, Tejada Needs to Fill The Role

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Perhaps the World Baseball Classic became a blessing for Ruben Tejada. The former Met with a minor league contract is in New York Yankees camp. Manager Joe Girardi has to make decisions without Didi Gregorius who […]

by · March 23, 2017 · Sports
Michael Conlan enjoys dream debut win over Tim Ibarra as Conor McGregor steals headlines with 'I am boxing' diatribe. Credit: The Telegraph.uk

Conor McGregor Stole The Show Not Conlan At The Garden

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Michael Conlan was supposed to be the headline Friday night in the ring at the Theatre in Madison Square Garden but Conor McGregor the UFC star stole the show. Conlan did his job and easily disposed […]

by · March 20, 2017 · Sports
New York City Football Club/MLS

For NYCFC: A Frustrating Loss At Home

  By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira viewed a 1-1 tie to Montreal Saturday afternoon as disappointing and frustrating. It didn’t help that cold conditions at Yankee Stadium made the task more difficult for both teams but […]

by · March 19, 2017 · Sports
Growing Up: Yankees or Dodgers Fan?

Growing Up: Yankees or Dodgers Fan?

By William Coppola Growing up in New York in the 50’s to middle 60’s as a secret Yankee fan, in a Dodger house, that would later become a Mets house, was very confusing to me. My Dad loved the Brooklyn […]

by · March 17, 2017 · Sports
New York Liberty forward Rebecca Allen (9) drives

Guard Spot Has Void For Liberty Without Wright

By Luis Vazquez The announcement by New York Liberty President Isiah Thomas was a surprise. Tanisha Wright decided to take the 2017 WNBA season to rest and recover from injuries that we now know took it’s toll over two demanding […]

by · March 17, 2017 · Sports
Perfect Opener For NYCFC: Villa Paces Newcomers

Perfect Opener For NYCFC: Villa Paces Newcomers

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor David Villa is aware that NYCFC got the reinforcements needed to go further in the MLS postseason. And in their third season at Yankee Stadium he is the fan favorite that always propels NYCFC to something […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Sports
World Baseball Classic 2017

Injuries Poses Questions for WBC Tournament

By Lenny Ortiz There was a World Series atmosphere in early March in Jalisco, Mexico where team Italy hosted a hungry Venezuela squad in the WBC Tournament that is being played every four years before the start of another Major […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Sports
Lightning in the Bronx: A Goal for Willie Negron

Lightning in the Bronx: A Goal for Willie Negron

  By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Inside the front lobby of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center in the Rosedale section of the Bronx Willie Negron waits patiently with a net of basketballs and some uniforms and energy drinks.  He […]

by · March 12, 2017 · Sports
David Villa, NYCFC

NYCFC MEDIA DAY: DAVID VILLA AND ANDREA PIRLO TAKE INITIATIVE

By Luis Vazquez It’s not necessary for an athlete to know a language that is not native to him to play professional soccer at a high level. Many foreign players have come to MLS of which many did not feel […]

by · March 10, 2017 · Sports
Tim Tebow practices his swing during batting practice in Port St. Lucie, FL. Credit: Las Vegas Review-Journal

“TebowMania” Is Not Headed to Citi Field

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor If one is to believe that Tim Tebow will become a fan favorite at Citi Field in a few weeks step right up and get your tickets for Opening Day. “TebowMania” continued Wednesday afternoon in Port […]

by · March 10, 2017 · Sports
New York City Football Club/MLS

NYCFC Learns Importance Of Opening Loss

By Luis Vazquez It was an almost flawless performance for the New York City Football Club except in one area, killer instinct. That was the area that was displayed most prominently on the final scoreboard that read Orlando City 1-0 […]

by · March 8, 2017 · Sports
Zach Wheeler: Missing Link For Mets Rotation

Zach Wheeler: Missing Link For Mets Rotation

By William Coppola We have heard about Zach Wheeler for five years now and know nothing about him. The Mets traded 34 year old Carlos Beltran to San Francisco, for 21- year old Wheeler in July of 2011. The Giants […]

by · March 8, 2017 · Sports
Tim Tebow Puts Sports In The Proper Perspective

Tim Tebow Puts Sports In The Proper Perspective

By Luis Vazquez There are many things that have been said about Tim Tebow, a former two-time NCAA football champion for the Florida Gators now aspiring professional baseball player trying to secure a job with the New York Mets. But […]

by · March 3, 2017 · Sports
Photo Credit: Robert Cole

March Madness Begins: Fordham Drops Home Finale

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Coach Jeff Neubauer has seen his Fordham Rams win tight games up at Rose Hill this season including an overtime win over Atlantic 10 Conference opponent VCU. Overall it has been a successful home season and […]

by · March 3, 2017 · Sports