CC Sabathia. Recognize that name? If you’re a long-time fan of the Yankees, you probably know all that name about in terms of baseball. This isn’t about baseball, though. Sabathia’s story is about more than that. Earlier this month, he posted on social media and celebrated ten years of being sober. That milestone is worth […]
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New Soccer Stadium Coming to Long Island
That’s right, soccer fans, as part of the Willets Point redevelopment project in Queens, a brand-new soccer stadium is set to be constructed. The stadium is set to be the new home of the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). The stadium, which has been named Etihad Park, is set to be finished and opened […]
It’s Not About the Record Anymore — It’s About the Response
At 0–6, things couldn’t be going much worse for the Jets. The record speaks for itself in all honesty. The story now isn’t about whether or not the team wins or loses anymore — it’s about how this team responds to adversity. Losing is frustrating and emotional. I’m sure we’ve all been there before. It’s […]
Sister Jean, College Basketball Icon, Dead at 106.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the renowned team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team, The Ramblers, has passed away at the age of 106. Sister Jean was born in 1919 in San Francisco, California. She has said that the first time she considered becoming a nun was in third grade. After graduating from high […]
Yankees are Out of The Running for The Championship
This last Wednesday, October 8th, the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays played their fourth and final game to determine who would be heading to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). In a devastating loss, the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays, five to two, ending their season and removing their chances of […]
NY Yankees Are Not Out of It Yet
The New York Yankees showed last night that they’re far from finished. After losing two games earlier in the series, they managed a dramatic 9‑6 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays to stay alive in the AL Division Series. They were down 6‑1 early on. That kind of shortfall in October tends to feel […]
New York Giants Rumored to be Considering Trading Russel Wilson
For those who keep their ears open to the sports scene, you have noticed that over the past few weeks, rumors have begun to spread regarding New York Giants quarterback Russel Wilson. Rumors say that the New York Giants are open to trade opportunities for Russel Wilson. Rumors have emerged around the time that the […]
Yankees Down 0-2 to The Blue Jays
Over the past few days, The New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays have played two division series games against each other. Over these two games, the Blue Jays have taken the win from the Yankees, leaving them at risk of dropping out of the running for the championship. In Game One, the Blue […]
WNBA Suffering from Inconsistent Rulings
Referees, the men and women responsible for maintaining the integrity of a sport, calling out breaches of the rules and delivering judgment to restore balance between the teams made by the breach in conduct. The question is, who is responsible for keeping the referees honest, and what happens if a referee makes a bad call? […]
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox: Winner takes all
Over the past few days, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have been locked in the best-of-three Wild Card matches. The Red Sox took the win in Game One, putting the New York Yankees on the back foot. However, in Game Two, the Yankees took the victory and evened the score. Tonight, […]
The Best Dressed New York Athletes, Ranked by Someone Who Knows Nothing About Fashion
So here’s what happened: I was bored, started Googling random stuff, and somehow ended up looking at photos of New York athletes off the field. Next thing I know, I’m deep into side-by-side pics of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car. I don’t know much about fashion (my wardrobe is 90% hoodies), […]
Mikal Bridges Secures a $150 Million Extension
Mikal Bridges, forward player for the New York Knicks, agreed to a $150 million four-year contract extension last August. Mikal Bridges has been playing in the NBA for several years now. He first entered the game in 2028, being selected in the tenth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before he could play for the […]
