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A New Face of Boxing

A New Face of Boxing

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Now Canelo Alvarez has to be considered the newest face of boxing. He has the richest contract for an athlete, a word wide streaming service that televises his fights. He sold out Madison Square Garden […]

by · December 16, 2018 · Sports
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NYCFC Acquires Midfielder

New York City FC Acquires Midfielder Tony Rocha  New York City FC has acquired midfielder Tony Rocha from Orlando City SC in exchange for the Club’s fourth round draft pick in the 2019 MLS Draft. Rocha joins NYCFC after spending […]

by · December 12, 2018 · Sports
National Lacrosse League Expands To New York

National Lacrosse League Expands To New York

NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE WELCOMES 13TH FRANCHISE GF Sports awarded an expansion team in New York  The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, has announced expansion into the New York market under the ownership of live […]

by · December 12, 2018 · Sports
Winter Meetings Day 2: Managers Are Optimistic

Winter Meetings Day 2: Managers Are Optimistic

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor LAS VEGAS- As of Tuesday evening there was no change. Noah Syndergaard was still a NY Met and J.T. Realmuto remained a Miami Marlin though sources say the Mets are still front runners in obtaining […]

by · December 12, 2018 · Sports
“The Boss” Deserved Induction

“The Boss” Deserved Induction

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Las Vegas-  The Baseball Winter Meetings are supposed to begin with more rumors and speculation but Sunday night as executives of teams assembled at the Mandalay Bay Casino on the strip the talk again was […]

by · December 10, 2018 · Sports
More To Come For Brodie And Mets

More To Come For Brodie And Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Not since the Yoenis Cespedes speculation and acquisition has there been so much buzz at Citi Field. Welcome to the Brodie Van Wagenen era of the New York Mets and more to come now that […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Sports
Negron: Levine And Trost Remember “Boss” At Pinstripe Bowl

Negron: Levine And Trost Remember “Boss” At Pinstripe Bowl

By Ray Negron The 2018 pinstripe bowl is just around the corner and at this time of year I think about how much George Steinbrenner loved college football.  While watching the press conference at Yankee Stadium regarding this great event, […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Sports
NYCFC beats San Jose, 2-1.  (Photo credit: Gary Quintal)

NYCFC Names New CEO

Brad Sims to Lead New York City FC as CEO Sims joins NYCFC from the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers Appointment to begin January 2019   New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced that Brad Sims will take up the role of […]

by · December 4, 2018 · Sports
Must See Heavyweight Title Fight

Must See Heavyweight Title Fight

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor  Tomorrow night on Showtime Pay-Per-View Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will put on a show for the WBC heavyweight championship. This may be worth taking out the wallet because Tyson Fury for some reason again […]

by · November 30, 2018 · Sports
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You Be the GM Here

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor You hear the names: Robinson Cano, Noah Syndergaard, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Patrick Corbin, And then you begin the process of becoming the general manager this time of year and that is expected.  But not […]

by · November 30, 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

Villa Run Concludes With NYCFC

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor David Villa has ended his successful run with NYCFC. The MLS football club released a statement Wednesday afternoon that became official and thanked the captain for his time and leadership that helped NYCFC reach the […]

by · November 28, 2018 · Sports
Negron: Winkler and Gere Hollywood royalty also rooting for Boss.

Negron: Winkler and Gere Hollywood royalty also rooting for Boss.

By Ray Negron Irwin Winkler and Richard Gere two of Hollywood’s biggest names know a lot about show business. They know a lot about the business of Hollywood and making films. They also know a lot about the value of […]

by · November 28, 2018 · Sports
Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

Fordham Freshman Gets A-10 Honor

NEWS FROM A-10 BASKETBALL CONFERENCE The Atlantic 10 Conference has named VCU junior Issac Vann as its Player of the Week and Fordham freshman Nick Honor as its Rookie of the Week. The awards were announced Monday and are for games […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
New York Yankees' Jorge Mateo follows the flight of his home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Coppola: Math Class Or Baseball Instinct?

By William Coppola Breaking news from ESPN: “Former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal leaves Astros for Orioles.” Holy smokes, that is amazing news! “New Baltimore Orioles general manager, 35-year-old  Mike Elias called upon a familiar face to help rebuild the club. […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports
HBO Ends The Main Event

HBO Ends The Main Event

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Dmitry Bivol had an easy WBA light heavyweight title defense Saturday night over Jean Pascal in the ring at the Hard Rock Hotel/Casino in Atlantic City.  It took 12-rounds and Bivol made his cause as […]

by · November 26, 2018 · Sports