June 2010

Backman, Baseball Lifer, Is Back In Town

Published on: 22nd June, 2010

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Backman, Baseball Lifer, Is Back In Town  | read this item

Brooklyn – If ever there was a baseball player in New York over the past 25 years who baseball people would look at and view as a future big-league manager, it was Wally Backman. You remember Backman. The scrappy, hustling second baseman on the 1986 World Champion New York Mets. The little guy from Oregon [...]

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NBA Legacy Discussion Goes Into High Gear

Published on: 18th June, 2010

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NBA Legacy Discussion Goes Into High Gear  | read this item

New York – Everyone seems to be hooked on this notion of legacies, today. The day after the Los Angeles Lakers took Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals from the Boston Celtics to win the franchise’s 16th championship, the L Word became the big topic of discussion. What makes legacy discussions fun are in [...]

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Giants Practice In New Digs

Published on: 15th June, 2010

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HEAD COACH TOM COUGHLIN Post PM Practice – New Meadowlands Stadium June 15, 2010 Q:  What is your reaction to working here in the new stadium? A:  It’s good to be here; really good to be here.  We needed to get in here.  It is a beautiful, beautiful stadium.  I have been in the locker [...]

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Chipper Looks to Be Near Retirement Decision

Published on: 15th June, 2010

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Chipper Looks to Be Near Retirement Decision  | read this item

ATLANTA — Chipper Jones has hinted that he could retire at the end of this season. But it appears the veteran third baseman may now be even more serious about pursuing that option. Jones is expected to discuss his plans for the future with Braves general manager Frank Wren and manager Bobby Cox on Tuesday [...]

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Football Mini Camps – NY Giants

Published on: 15th June, 2010

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Football Mini Camps - NY Giants  | read this item

Following is today’s Q and A Giants head coach Tom Coughlin had with the media after today’s mini-camp practice at The Meadowlands. HEAD COACH TOM COUGHLIN POST PRACTICE June 15, 2010 Seventy-five – 80 degrees, no humidity – perfect day, beautiful grass, and sunshine, all of your friends are out here.  It couldn’t be better; [...]

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Mets Could Be More Interesting Team To Watch Than Yankees

Published on: 13th June, 2010

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Mets Could Be More Interesting Team To Watch Than Yankees

New York Mets' Hisanori Takahashi of Japan, delivers to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) Original Filename: Mets_Orioles_Baseball_BAB102.jpg  | read this item

New York — The 2010 baseball season is still young, but not quite that young anymore. There remain over 100 games to play but from the first 60 or so, one unassailable fact has been yielded. This major league season is going to be an exciting one for fans here around New York City and its environs, but particularly so [...]

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AUDIO of Celtic Hero Nate Robinson When Benched As A Knick

Published on: 11th June, 2010

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AUDIO of Celtic Hero Nate Robinson When Benched As A Knick   | read this item

Click here to listen to: Nate Robinson As A Knick Speaking to Scott Mandel After Being Benched For Several Consecutive Games

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AUDIO From Mets Locker Room After Niese’s One-Hitter

Published on: 10th June, 2010

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AUDIO From Mets Locker Room After Niese's One-Hitter  | read this item

Click here to listen to: Jonathan Niese Post-Game Press Conference After His One-Hit Shutout Over San Diego Click here to listen to: Jerry Manuel Talks About Jon Niese’s One-Hit Gem Over San Diego Click here to listen to: Rod Barajas about Niese New York – In the 49-year history of the franchise, no New York Mets [...]

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National League Has Better Rookies Than American League

Published on: 9th June, 2010

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National League Has Better Rookies Than American League  | read this item

New York — The future of the National League East came alive Tuesday, up and down the Atlantic Coast. In Washington, the Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg blazed into the majors with 14 strikeouts. In Philadelphia, the Florida Marlins’ Mike Stanton smacked three hits in his debut. In Queens, the Mets’ Ike Davis ended the game with a home [...]

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Mandel’s Musings – Strasburg Makes Debut Tonight

Published on: 8th June, 2010

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Mandel's Musings - Strasburg Makes Debut Tonight  | read this item

New York – Stephen Strasburg makes his major league debut tonight for the Washington Nationals. Calm down, everyone. This is a young pitcher with very little experience at the minor league level. He may have a live arm, a good sinker, and according to most scouting reports, real good presence on the mound but there [...]

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