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Apr 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (65) pitches to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Gain A Pitcher

NEWS FROM THE NEW YORK YANKEES YANKEES ACQUIRE LHP JAMES PAXTON FROM SEATTLE MARINERS  The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired LHP James Paxton from Seattle in exchange for LHP Justus Sheffield, RHP Erik Swanson and OF Dom Thompson-Williams. […]

by · November 19, 2018 · Sports
Pacquiao Eyes Mayweather Again

Pacquiao Eyes Mayweather Again

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Manny Pacquiao will not underestimate Adrien Broner the former four-division world champion. Pacquiao, the boxing record eight-division champion was the Philippine Congressman and Senator again Monday morning at the Gotham Ballroom in Manhattan. Broner, as […]

by · November 19, 2018 · Sports
Negron: Rooting For “The Boss”

Negron: Rooting For “The Boss”

By Ray Negron Tell me that you want to meet a perfect man and I will show you God. With that being said, no matter how nice an individual is, how many people someone has saved, how many turkeys one […]

by · November 17, 2018 · Sports
Hot Stove Update; Yankees & Mets

Hot Stove Update; Yankees & Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Talk and rumors have intensified and that is expected now with the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas December 9-14th. In the coming weeks and prior to the meetings it is all speculation as to […]

by · November 17, 2018 · Sports
Fordham Signs Basketball Recruit

Fordham Signs Basketball Recruit

NEWS FROM FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Fordham Men’s Basketball Signs Joel Soriano  Stepinac High School grad to join Rams in 2019-2020  Fordham University men’s basketball head coach Jeff Neubauer announced the signing of Joel Soriano (Yonkers, N.Y./Stepinac (St. Thomas More)) to a National Letter […]

by · November 14, 2018 · Sports
Andujar Deserved The Award

Andujar Deserved The Award

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor “Another factor that works against Andujar is a “NY bias.” Yes, it does exist among out of town voters. There are some who will not back Andujar because he played for the Yankees.” That my […]

by · November 13, 2018 · Sports
Nov 11, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) and New York City midfielder Yangel Herrera (30) get tangled in the first half in the Eastern Conference semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Falls Short In Semifinals

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Sunday evening NYCFC saw their season come to an end after a 3-1 loss to Atlanta in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS playoffs. This was the third consecutive year that NYCFC failed to […]

by · November 12, 2018 · Sports
A Good Boxing Guy Gets Inducted

A Good Boxing Guy Gets Inducted

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Lee Samuels tells family, friends, and colleagues that a boxing publicist does not deserve recognition. However he has been employed the past 38 years at Top Rank Boxing as their lead publicist. Earlier this year, […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Sep 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto (30) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Coppola: Spend Or Trade?

By William Coppola How to rebuild a baseball team that is in need of repair? Here is how it works: Trades, free agency and signing top prospects both here and abroad. Easier said than done. It will take a tremendous […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Brodie On The Job

Brodie On The Job

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor A few days on the job and GM Brodie Van Wagenen is making progress for the Mets. If you count that progress as in exploring roster moves for the offseason then that’s a start. Realize […]

by · November 9, 2018 · Sports
Yankees Re-sign Sabathia

Yankees Re-sign Sabathia

News From the NY Yankees The New York Yankees announced today they have re-signed LHP CC Sabathia to a one-year contract for the 2019 season. Sabathia, 38, has spent 10 seasons with the Yankees (2009-18), going 129-80 with a 3.74 ERA (1,810.2IP, […]

by · November 7, 2018 · Sports
Tavares takes a jumper against theVCU defense. Credit: Brandon Colon

Fordham Return Of Rebounders Club

The Rebounders Club, a spirit club organized and run by a group of dedicated alumni to enhance the men’s and women’s varsity basketball experience at Fordham University, is proud to announce its relaunch in conjunction with the school’s Department of Athletics. […]

by · November 7, 2018 · Sports
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