Monthly Archives: October 2011

Where Do The Yankees Go From Here??

October 31, 2011
Where Do The Yankees Go From Here??

If you’re from the Bronx then you probably think that baseball has been over for two weeks now. If you’re from Queens, baseball has been over for two months... or two years, depending on who you ask. But believe it or not, the Major League Baseball season just ended this weekend. Now the question needs to be asked “What do the New York Yankees do next?” The AL East is only going to get more competitive; Tampa Bay will continue to rise, even if that rise includes a different location. Toronto will continue to hit well and spend just enough to be a thorn in everyone's side. Boston will completely overhaul their team, and will come back with a chip on their shoulders next April. Even the Orioles should get better. If the Yankees want to win the World Series or even the East in 2012, then they...

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Giants Survive Halloween Scare, Beat Dolphins 20-17

October 31, 2011
Giants Survive Halloween Scare, Beat Dolphins 20-17

Tom Coughlin gave his team all the warnings this week with winless Miami Dolphins visiting the Meadowlands on Sunday. For three quarters it seem like those warnings went on def ears as Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (13-22, 138 yards) did his best Michael Vick impersonation, eluding defenders and making plays with his feet. The New York Giants did come around and Eli Manning engineered a 4th quarter comeback as the Giants defeated the Dolphins 20-17 to avoid what would have been an humiliating loss with a brutal second half schedule on the horizon.

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October 30th – This Day in NY Sports History

October 30, 2011
October 30th – This Day in NY Sports History

Jackie Robinson, George W. Bush, Tom's 2nd Cy and a very big victory for your New York Mets. Click below to see what else happened on this day in New York Sports history...

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October 29th – This Day In NY Sports History

October 29, 2011
October 29th – This Day In NY Sports History

Check out what happened on this day in NY sports history...

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Game Seven. ‘Nuff Said

October 28, 2011
Game Seven. ‘Nuff Said

One hundred and sixty two game schedule. Win seven games and get to the World Series. Then it all comes down to this. There are few things in the world of sports comparable to a Game Seven, a winner-take-all instant classic that will end with one team sipping champagne and another immediately placed on suicide watch. Whether you're pulling for Texas, St. Louis... it doesn't matter. If you can't get pumped for this, you probably don't have a pulse. Leslie Monteiro with more...

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October 28th – This Day in NY Sports History

October 28, 2011
October 28th – This Day in NY Sports History

Red moves to the Yankees, Billy is honored, Billy is fired and Shea begins. See what happened this day in NY sports history by clicking below.

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The Fantasy Football Chronicles: Week Eight

October 27, 2011
The Fantasy Football Chronicles: Week Eight

We’re at that point in the season when you start to learn things about yourself as a team. This week, I learned that my defense isn’t what I thought it was, and that my quarterback might not be, either. But I also learned that another of my receivers can transcend his team’s fortunes, and that one of my young prospects is developing some starter qualities.

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Baseball Doesn’t Capture America’s Interest Anymore

October 27, 2011
Baseball Doesn’t Capture America’s Interest Anymore

I asked an associate of mine if he watched the World Series the other night. He said he has no interest in watching it with his beloved New York Yankees not participating in the Fall Classic. Sadly, most Americans have taken his approach with their team not playing in it. Once upon a time, the World Series was the main event at this time of the year. Everyone would focus their primetime viewing on the games. Now, it’s a different story as they would prefer to watch regular season football instead of watching two baseball teams vying for a championship.

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October 27th – This Day in NY Sports History

October 27, 2011
October 27th – This Day in NY Sports History

Joe's divorce, WS wins, Islanders v Rangers, Billy is out and Lou is in. See what happened this day in NY sports history by clicking below.

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Top Games On The New York Rangers 2011-2012 Schedule

October 26, 2011
Top Games On The New York Rangers 2011-2012 Schedule

After squeezing into the playoffs and making some noise in the first round, the New York Rangers will be looking to get back on the ice this year and show the rest of the East that they are not to be taken lightly. Though it won’t be easy with a New York Rangers schedule that is absolutely loaded, hope springs eternal in another new season of hockey, particularly when you have Henry Lundqvist between the pipes and hard-hitting defenders like Marc Staal cruising around the rink. Here’s a look at the top games you’ll be looking forward to if you’re a Rangers fan this year.

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