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Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
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Mets announcers flummoxed by controversial, game-changing call in win over Braves
It’s a good thing Gary, Keith and Ron weren’t the umpires on third base. The SNY broadcast trio of Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling were not convinced that Mets third baseman Mark Vientos had gotten the tag on Braves runner Whit Merrifield in a crucial moment of Thursday’s 3-2, extra-inning win over Atlanta. Merrifield went to steal third base in the top of the ninth inning with the game tied at 2-2, but Francisco Alvarez made a good throw to third and it appeared Vientos had the easy tag. Mets place emerging reliever Dedniel Nunez on IL, oust Adrian Houser in...
West Hempstead drill team competes in Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament
Sixteen of the top fire department drill teams in the state, including West Hempstead’s “The Westerners,” gathered at Chief Brian D. Fahey Fire Training School in Hempstead on July 3 for the chance to compete in the 21st annual Joe Hunter Memorial Tournament. Hunter was one of...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: SSLL hits on all cylinders vs. Massapequa; North Shore cops 1st W (photos)
Dean Scarangello was one of five pitchers who combined on a four-hitter and Vin Ruggiero (3 for 3) led a balanced offensive attack as South Shore clinched the top seed in Pool A via a 9-0 Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament victory over Massapequa Coast Thursday at Great Kills Little League.
NJ Native Wins Belmont Stakes & Takes $2 Million Grand Prize
Some people skip classes to go down the shore. Others play hooky and go to Great Adventure or spend the day shopping in New York City. But as a kid, Vito Cucci skipped school at 12 years old to bet on horses at Monmouth Park. Flash forward to 2024, and his horse Dornoch claimed the top prize at the prestigious Belmont Stakes race.
Adaptive surfing is making waves in Long Beach
In Long Beach, surfing is a big part of the culture. To ensure anyone and everyone has the chance to ride the waves, two adaptive surfing events for children and adults with cognitive and physical hurdles took to the beach. The first event, on July 20, was co-hosted by the...
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Where to find–or learn–your favorite Olympic sport in NYC
Tuning in to the Olympics can inspire us to run, sail, leap, or roll back into our favorite athletic pastimes–or discover new ones. The 2024 Summer Olympics, hosted in Paris from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, August 11, will feature 329 events in 32 sports, from traditional sports like tennis and track to newcomers like skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing (breaking will make its Olympic debut this year). If you’d like to get into archery, find a soccer team, or learn to surf, New York City can help you get moving. From programs run by the city’s parks to private clubs and organizations, the list below will get you started–or ready for the 2028 games!
A massive indoor soccer facility is coming to FiDi
Socceroof is bringing another massive indoor sports facility to NYC. The company already has a few other locations around the city including in Crown Heights, Sunset Park and Long Island City, but this will be its first Manhattan spot. This indoor soccer facility will be at the Financial District’s landmarked...
Syracuse Basketball: 4-star PG talks potential team-up with Kiyan Anthony, winning title
In a recent interview, 2025 four-star point guard Tyler Jackson from Baltimore discussed potentially teaming up at Syracuse basketball with 2025 four-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony from New York City, and the 6-foot-3 Jackson says that he would have big plans for the duo on the Hill. To date, the...
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kicked off Friday afternoon, and if you’re still trying to find a watch party, we’ve got you covered. Fifty-four athletes will represent New York and New Jersey in this year’s Olympics, and their hometowns are making sure to cheer for Team […]
IWLCA Honors Pride For Academics
Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra women's lacrosse team earned a slew of academic honors from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association, it was announced today. As a team, the squad earned the IWLCA Academic Honor Squad designation. In addition, 12 individuals were named to the IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll. The Pride had a 3.62 grade point average during the 2023-24 year as a team to earn Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor Squad accolades. To qualify for this prestigious Academic Honor Squad, the team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team grade point average for the...
NYC triple jumper Salif Mane heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.CBS New York had the chance to speak with the Fairleigh Dickinson University star after he qualified for the Olympic games earlier this month in Eugene, Oregon. He took home the gold by a whopping 2 feet over the second place finisher."An Olympian is something that's stuck to your name for life, and that's history right there," Mane told Otis Livingston. "So being able to say that I'm an Olympian, it's wonderful."Mane is...
Sparked by Biles, Olympics athletes to have vast mental health resources
NEW YORK — History teaches us that movements require a moment. Nothing crystallized the cause of civil rights like Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus in 1955. For the plight of mental health of athletes, the moment came when Simone Biles gave up her seat at the Tokyo Olympics.
Long Beach Prepares for 2028 Olympics, Mayor Leads Delegation to Learn from Paris Games
Long Beach is positioning itself as a pivotal location for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Mayor Rex Richardson at the helm of a delegation traveling to the 2024 Paris Games to gather intel on hosting such a massive event, as announced in a press release by the City of Long Beach. The trip is framed as an opportunity for Long Beach officials to learn from Paris's current experience, ensuring the Southern California city is well-prepared for its stint as a Venue City when the international spectacle makes its way stateside four years from now.
Rangers vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, July 25, 2024
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. After a four-hit game last time out, Corey Seager leads the Texas Rangers (50-52) as -285 favorites against the Chicago White Sox (27-77)....
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