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Here's why NY is one of the most dangerous states to go swimming: Study
NEW YORK - Although New York is home to some of the most popular beaches, it also holds the title of one of the most dangerous states to swim in, according to one study. An analysis done by Florida-based law firm Anidjar & Levine used data from the U.S. Lifesaving Association (from 2021 to 2023) to find which states pose the highest risks to swimmers.
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.
Who’ll win the Subway Series in NYC? Subway riding fans have their predictions
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Subway Series is so named, for good reason: not only are both teams’ ballparks next to subway stops, New York fans use the subway to get to games 400% more than the three other U.S. cities with crosstown rival ballparks, combined. It means that, in contrast to Los Angeles, […]
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...
Chris Kreider opens up about his mental health issues
New York Rangers fans were given a heartfelt revelation recently when veteran left winger Chris Kreider shared that he struggles with anxiety. Hockey players are supposed to be tough. They're supposed to play through anything and everything. But there's sometimes stuff you can't necessarily see, stuff that's not physical. I've personally dealt with anxiety, and it's a common thing. When you're in it, you feel like you're on an island, going up and down. I don't think it was until the last few years where I realized how many people are experiencing it or have experienced it.
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!
The best public-access and private golf courses in New York, ranked
Looking to play the best golf courses in New York? Welcome to our annual Golfweek’s Best ranking of public-access and private courses. Following are the rankings for both types of courses, as judged by our nationwide network of raters. The hundreds of members of our course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them on 10 criteria on a points basis of 1 through 10. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings are averaged to produce all our Golfweek’s Best course rankings. Best public-access courses in each state The best private courses in each state The details: How we...
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)....
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...
A Celebration Of Excellence; Hofstra Hosts Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing
Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics held the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Outing on June 10 at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor, New York. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the athletics program and all proceeds benefit the student-athlete experience at Hofstra as we "Build Champions In Academics, Athletics, Community, and Life". It was once again a special day for Hofstra Athletics, with both the golf outing and the induction ceremony sold out.
Rojas Serving On USA Baseball Coaching Staff
Hempstead, NY - USA Baseball has named Hofstra University Assistant Coach Chris Rojas to the coaching staff for the 2024 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP). Rojas will serve as the pitching coach for Team Navy at the event from July 25-28 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. This year's NTDP will feature a 66-player roster split into three teams. The three teams, along with the Canadian Junior National Team, who will be training in Cary for the World Baseball Softball Classic (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier next month, will play in a...
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...
Yankees are ‘willing’ to part ways with top outfield prospect
In a perfect world, the Yankees wouldn’t have to trade their top prospects for proven commodities at the MLB level. At the trade deadline on July 30, General Manager Brian Cashman is expected to aggressively reinforce the roster and assure the fans that they still have World Series aspirations.
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