Nets’ Kyrie Irving to Have Season-ending Shoulder Surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will have arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and miss the rest of the season
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NYC Honors Lakers Legend: ‘Kobe Bryant Park’ Subway Sign, MSG Tribute and More
Every time Kobe Bryant came to Madison Square Garden, it was an event. From the 1998 All-Star Game, his first one, to the night of Feb. 2, 2009, when he broke the arena’s scoring record, people just wanted to be in the building. Not Sunday. Kyrie Irving couldn’t bring himself to play after his friend’s death. The ones who tookR... -
New Mets Manager Luis Rojas Thanks Famous Father, Brother
Luis Rojas began his tenure as manager of the New York Mets by thanking his famous father, Felipe Alou. Rojas was introduced by the Mets on Friday as the replacement for Carlos Beltrán, whose tenure was cut short last week after just 84 days. Felipe Alou was a three-time All-Star who managed Montreal for 10 seasons and San Francisco for…... -
‘For Me, It’s Only a Giant’: Eli Manning Bids Farewell After 16 Years
“It’s an honor to have played here, and only here, for 16 years.” That was the central theme New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning wanted to get across during the press conference he held Friday to formally announce his retirement after 16 years with the Super Bowl-winning team. The event kicked off with a video h... -
Mets Make It Official, Announce Rojas as Their New Manager
The New York Mets made it official, hiring Luis Rojas as their manager to replace Carlos Beltrán
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Identity of Hall Voter Who Bypassed Jeter May Never Be Known
The identity of the voter who kept Derek Jeter from being a unanimous Hall of Fame pick may never be known — and both Jeter and the Hall are OK with that. Individual members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America decide whether to make their votes public. When the BBWAA decided to release individual ballots for MVP, Cy Young…... -
NJ OKs XFL Bets, Becomes 6th State to Allow Wagers on Revived League
New Jersey gambling regulators have authorized betting on XFL football games, becoming the sixth state to authorize wagers on the revived league. The state Division of Gaming Enforcement added the XFL to its list of approved events for sports betting on Jan. 15. The league’s games will now be wagered on in the two largest states for sports be... -
Mets Tap Luis Rojas to Replace Carlos Beltran as Manager After Sign-Stealing Scandal
The New York Mets are finalizing a multi-year agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team’s new manager, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday. Rojas would replace Carlos Beltran, who left the team last week before managing a single game as part of the fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing s... -
Captain’s Call: Derek Jeter Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
The Captain has gotten the call to Cooperstown — but it was not unanimous. Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday. Tim Mead, President of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, announced the 2020 induction class — a distinguished class of two comprised of Jeter and outfielder Larry Walker. “I was speechless when I gotR... -
Arrest Warrant Issued for Ex-Giants WR OBJ After Locker Room Butt Swat
A misdemeanor simple battery warrant has been issued for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star Odell Beckham Jr., police in New Orleans said Thursday. OBJ, as he is widely known, was part of the New York Giants before he was acquired by the Browns last March. The warrant comes as video posted on social media appears to show…... -
Mets, Manager Carlos Beltran Part Ways After Astros’ Sign-Stealing Scandal
New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran and the team have “agreed to mutually part ways” after only two months on the job and following a report that showed his involvement in a sign-stealing scheme. In a statement, the team said: “We met with Carlos last night and again this morning and agreed to mutually part ways. This was not an…... -
Mets Stay Silent on Future of New Manager Carlos Beltran
Houston fired AJ Hinch an after the findings were released, Boston took under 30 hours to split with Alex Cora — but Beltran remains in limbo with the Mets
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Greg Schiano Hires Robb Smith as Rutgers’ Defensive Coordinator
Robb Smith has been hired as Rutgers’ defensive coordinator. Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano announced the hiring Tuesday, the latest move that brings back a former member of his Rutgers coaching staff. Smith spent four seasons on the Scarlet Knights’ staff. He also worked with Schiano at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith was Rutgers&#... -
Gardner, Yankees Finalize $12.5M, 1-Year Contract
Outfielder Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees finalized his $12.5 million, one-year contract on Saturday. New York agreed to the deal Dec. 13 during the winter meetings, and the 36-year-old took a physical on Tuesday. His addition, following last month’s $324 million, nine-year contract with pitcher Gerrit Cole, raised the Yankees’ ... -
Man Collapses, Dies During Ravens Playoff Game
A man collapsed and died Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium during a playoff game for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Retired NY Giants Running Back, Tiki Barber, Finishes His 13th Marathon
Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber kept his streak alive Sunday, finishing the Walt Disney World Marathon in 5 hours, 12 minutes. It was his 13th marathon. The heat caused officials to issue a heat advisory and remind runners to stay hydrated. “I knew after a mile that I was going to be in trouble,” Barber said of…... -
Gardner, Yankees Finalize $12.5M, 1-Year Contract
Outfielder Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees finalized his $12.5 million, one-year contract on Saturday. New York agreed to the deal Dec. 13 during the winter meetings, and the 36-year-old took a physical on Tuesday. His addition, following last month’s $324 million, nine-year contract with pitcher Gerrit Cole, raised the Yankees’ ... -
Mets, Syndergaard Agree to $9.7 Million Salary for 2020
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard has agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year deal with the New York Mets to avoid salary arbitration. Syndergaard is coming off a fairly disappointing season in which he made $6 million. He went 10-8 with a 4.28 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 197 2/3 innings. Syndergaard bristled at pitching to No. 1 catcher Wilson Ramos and has&... -
Joe Judge, Old-Fashioned at 38, Wants Blue-Collar Giants
Joe Judge has every intention of bringing old-fashioned blue-collar football back to the struggling New York Giants. Roughly three minutes after being introduced as the head coach of the Giants, the relative unknown 38-year-old disciple of two of football’s coaching greats set out to answer the question of who is this young man taking over a ... -
Tim Tebow Will Be at Mets’ Spring Training for 4th Straight Year
Tim Tebow will be at spring training with the New York Mets for the fourth straight year. The Mets said Thursday the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner will report to major league training camp next month in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The 32-year-old outfielder hit .163 in 77 games last season at Triple-A Syracuse in his second straight injury-shortened seas...
