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Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets have gone through coaches almost as quickly as superstar players in recent years, even while the team had been good enough to make five straight playoff appearances from 2019-23. Maybe Jordi Fernandez will be the coach to have lasting success. The first head coach from Spain in NBA history was hired this week and said Wednesday he...
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Josef Newgarden's season-opening IndyCar win has been disqualified, Pato O'Ward named winner
Josef Newgarden’s win in IndyCar’s race in St. Petersburg last month has been disqualified because Team Penske manipulated its push-to-pass system.
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Scott Dixon secures IndyCar win at 49th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
It’s a wrap for the IndyCar race in California and fuel strategy won the race.
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Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir sets women's-only record in London Marathon
Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend her gold in Paris.
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Meet the Mets' new dance team for 2024 season
The New York Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. Meet The Queens Crew, a 19-member co-ed hype team for the “Amazins” aimed to keep visitors feeling uplifted — even if what’s going on the field isn’t necessarily a home run. Long Island...
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New York Mets have a new dance team, The Queens Crew
The Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach: How to watch, schedules and more
Adrenaline seekers will flood the streets of Long Beach this weekend. Can’t make it? We got you covered with all the details on how to stream it from wherever you are.
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NYC Council approves soccer stadium plan for NYCFC in Queens
NYC’s first professional soccer stadium is officially coming to Queens: The stadium that will be home to NYCFC got the go-ahead Thursday from the city council. It’s expected be a game-changer for Willets Points, where it will be built in the shadow of Citi Field. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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OJ Simpson dead at 76
Former NFL star O.J. Simpson is dead at 76 after a battle with cancer, according to his family.
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$780 million NYC soccer stadium gets approved to be built next to Mets' home
The stadium will have 25,000 seats and is expected to be ready by 2027.
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NYC Council to vote on Willets Point redevelopment
Myles Miller reports on the NYC Council vote on Willets Point redevelopment that is scheduled for Thursday.
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WATCH: Woman sets new world record for rope climb at Eiffel Tower
Elite obstacle course racer Anouk Garnier set the new world record with a 361-foot climb.
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USC's Bronny James declares for 2024 NBA Draft, enters NCAA transfer portal
Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.
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Mets season opener: Fans get excited for the start of 2024 season
With every spring comes hope for baseball fans as a new season begins. So what do Mets think of their team heading into the 2024 season? NBC New York’s John Chandler reports.
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What are the gambling policies for each sports league? Here's what players can and can't bet on
Each professional and amateur sports league has its own set of rules for gambling. Here’s a look at what players can and can’t bet on.
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Exploring the thrill of military flyovers at sports games
The military flyover is an adrenaline boosting moment at sports games, but when did they start and why are they so common now?
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Could Aaron Rodgers really be a VP nominee? Here's a look at athletes who became politicians
There are many examples of pro athletes taking on a role in public service.
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Struggling Sports Illustrated inks deal to stay afloat following partnership with Minute Media
The digital sports media company said it and owner Authentic Brands have agreed to a “long-term partnership” to run the iconic publication.
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Jim McAndrew, who pitched for the 1969 and 1973 New York Mets, dies at 80
Jim McAndrew, who lost his major league debut to Bob Gibson in a 1968 spot start for the New York Mets when Nolan Ryan was called away to military duty, then beat Steve Carlton a month later for his first win, has died. He was 80. A right-hander at the back end of the Mets rotation from 1968-73, McAndrew started...
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RFK Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura as possible running mates
Rodgers is a quarterback for the New York Jets, and Ventura is a former professional wrestler who also served as governor of Minnesota.