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Boxer Ryan Garcia Expelled From WBC After Using Racial Slurs
Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney in one of the biggest fights of the year, but the young star is receiving some serious discipline after troubling activity on social media. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced on Thursday that Garcia was expelled from the organization. "We reject any form ...
Sabrina Ionescu drops ‘Super Bowl’ admission in shocking loss to Fever
The New York Liberty lacked urgency in the first and fourth quarters on Saturday against the Indiana Fever, and they paid for it. The Fever came away with the win, 83-78, one month after New York beat them by 36 in Brooklyn. After the game, Sabrina Ionescu reflected on how...
At Gladiators NYC, full-contact MMA meets weapons and armor
NEW YORK - A New York group is honoring medieval history by celebrating in the present. In Central Park, Gladiators NYC are a dedicated band of warriors who bring history to life on green lawns dotted with picnickers. The clash of steel weapons and real armor echoes with a different kind of rhythm. "Like football with weapons""Steel weapons, full contact MMA. Team fighting without weight classes. So it was like football with weapons, and I'm like, that's it, I'm in," Damion Digrazia said. The blades are dulled, but the intensity isn't. The competitors say the most common injury is bruising. They're glad the...
NY Mets call up two-time cancer survivor from Syracuse farm team
Pittsburgh — Six years after receiving two different cancer diagnoses, four years after he was drafted by the Mets and three years after reaching Triple-A, Eric Orze finally received the news he had been waiting for: the Mets were calling him up to the big leagues. So when Syracuse...
Queens boxer Zinnat Ferdous faces challenge representing Bangladesh in 2024 Olympic Games
With the Paris Olympics set to begin in weeks, Queens native, Zinnat Ferdous, is on a quest for gold. "I was ranked number seven. I've won two-time New York City ring master’s tournaments, and I'm a two-time national Golden Globe medalist. I've won the USA women's boxing championships back in 2023. I've won the 2024 Dominican Republic Open, the Copa Independencia Tournament, and the inaugural Mandela South African Boxing Club just a few months ago, so seven, seven big tournaments," said Ferdous.
Swim for Free: Dive Into New York City’s Best Pool Deals!
New Yorkers have a refreshing opportunity to beat the heat and enjoy quality family time at no cost, thanks to a statewide initiative promoting outdoor activities and water safety. Governor Hochul’s campaign, “Get Offline, Get Outside,” aims to encourage young people to disconnect from screens and experience the joys of outdoor recreation. With an investment of $150 million, the initiative offers free access to select state pools across New York State until the end of the summer season.
East Meadow grads move onward and upward
East Meadow High School’s seniors enjoyed a balmy afternoon as they celebrated their graduation at the high school’s football field on June 21. The Class of 2024 processed onto the field to roaring applause from their families and friends. They were joined by the board of education, central and district administration, and East Meadow High School administration, faculty and staff. After the processional, the graduates proudly took their seats to begin the commencement ceremony.
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