Category: Sports
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Jets finally pull out win in 4th quarter, beat Jaguars 32-25
Dec 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8), and tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) celebrate a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images The New York Jets are capable of winning a football game in…
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Mets’ concept of family helped spark Juan Soto’s move from Yankees
Mets owner Steve Cohen (left) shakes hands with Juan Soto (right) while president of baseball operations David Stearns (center) looks on. Getty Images QUEENS, NY — Juan Soto admitted that no clear favorite existed throughout his free-agency process. So much so that his decision to sign with the New York Mets over his former club, the…
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Nets look to leave blues in Memphis
Dennis Schröder hopes to help push the Nets past the Grizzlies for the third time in as many meetings this season Friday night in Memphis. AP Photo by Brandon Dill Go West, young Nets. Off to a dismal 4-13 start against Eastern Conference opponents, the youth-oriented, rebuilding Brooklyn Nets have made an early season habit…
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George ‘Shotgun’ Shuba and the handshake of the century
The Brooklyn Dodgers, National League champions, pose for a team photo, Sept. 26, 1952, at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn. Seated on ground: Charlie Di Giovanna. Seated in first row, from left: George Shuba, Andy Pafko, Pee Wee Reese, George Pfister, Cookie Lavagetto, Chuck Dressen, Jake Pitler, Billy Herman, Billy Cox, Roy Campanella, Carl Furillo, Dr. Harold…
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Late MLS Cup Final scratch not considered in Andres Reyes’ trade from Red Bulls to San Diego FC: Source
Dec 5, 2024; Carson, California, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Andres Reyes (4) during media availabilities ahead of MLS Cup 2024 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The New York Red Bulls’ decision to trade defender Andres Reyes to expansion side San Diego FC had nothing to do with…
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Nets look to end slide vs. Pacers
Nic Claxton and the Nets will try to avoid a season-high fourth straight loss Wednesday when they host the Indiana Pacers in Downtown Brooklyn. AP Photo by Charles Rex Arbogast Cam Johnson is questionable, Ziaire Williams and Dorian Finney-Smith are out, Ben Simmons expects to play and Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney and Jaylen Martin are…
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Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones signing with Vikings for remainder of 2024 season
Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, per multiple reports on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was…
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Rabbit Maranville: You can’t make this stuff up
Rabbit Maranville is seen in this 1921 file photo. The Pittsburgh Pirate shortstop was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954. AP Photo Sometimes a ball player is so interesting, so highly regarded, so off-the-wall, that the writer has to bend the rules a little rather than be patient. This piece about Rabbit…
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NYCFC, Red Bulls to meet for 1st time ever in playoffs for Eastern Conference semifinal rivalry match
Sep 28, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez (16) scores a goal against New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel (31) during the first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images A 2024 MLS Cup second-round playoff tie arrives in the form of the most crucial…
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Scholastic Roundup: There’s a real gridiron battle in Brooklyn
It is quite the battle in Public Schools Athletic League 3-A football, with the Tigers of Fort Hamilton High School and Brooklyn Tech’s Engineers both deadlocked with 7-1 league marks. South Shore and Curtis High Schools remain undefeated in 4-A with 8-0 records, with Erasmus Hall close with their 7-1 won-loss record. Transit Tech High…