Sports

NYC Marathon To Be Aired Live On National TV In 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:09:00 -0500

The 2012 New York City Marathon will be shown on live national television for the first time in nearly 20 years as part of a new five-year partnership with ABC and ESPN.

NYC Official Demands Time Warner Cable Reimburses Customers for Lost Games

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:43:00 -0500

Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) should reimburse customers who are missing New York Knicks and Rangers games because of the carrier’s dispute with programmer Madison Square Garden Co., New York City Comptroller John Liu said.

New York City Marathon Organizers Raise Entry Fees by About $60 on Costs

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:41:00 -0500

Participating in the New York City Marathon this year will cost about $60 more than in 2011 because of increased staging costs, including service charges by the New York Police Department.

Olympic skater Johnny Weir marries boyfriend in New York

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:35:00 -0500

Former U.S. Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir has married his boyfriend at a New York City courthouse, his representatives said on Tuesday.

Baron Davis opts to sign with the Knicks

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:55:00 -0500

Free agent point guard Baron Davis will sign with the New York Knicks today, according to multiple media reports.

Giants come out flat against Redskins, lose 23-10

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:19:00 -0500

If the New York Giants miss the playoffs once again, they have only themselves and the Washington Redskins to blame.

Former NY Islanders coach and GM Mike Milbury charged with assault on 12-year-old

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:28:00 -0500

Former Islanders coach and general manager Mike Milbury has been hit with several misdemeanor charges, including assault and battery on a child, after he allegedly grabbed and shook a 12-year-old who had confronted his son after a Dec. 9 pee-wee hockey game in Brookline, Mass., police said Friday.

Syracuse fire sex abuse scandal coach as tapes reveal his 'wife watched husband molest boy... and she seduced one vic...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:20:00 -0500

The Syracuse University basketball coach accused of sex abuse has been fired after damning new evidence suggested his wife watched him molest a boy who was staying at their house.

Talks to end NBA lockout resume: reports

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:31:00 -0500

Negotiations aimed at ending the NBA lockout that reached it's 146th day on Wednesday have resumed with the goal of ending the money squabble in time to play games on December 25, according to reports.

Both sides claim victory in new five-year baseball deal

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:27:00 -0500

Bud Selig called it "another historic agreement," and Players Association head Michael Weiner described it as "a good day for baseball, not just because of what we avoided, but because of what we actually achieved."

NY Giants Will Beatty to have eye surgery on Thanksgiving Day

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0500

The Giants got good news about Will Beatty’s aching back on Wednesday morning. The bad news came later when they learned he had a detached retina in his right eye.

David Beckham sets up LA Galaxy winner in New York Red Bulls play-off

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:40:00 -0400

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their MLS Western Conference semi-final, first-leg on Sunday.

Sabathia to opt out of Yankees contract, become free agent

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:32:00 -0400

Left-hander CC Sabathia plans to opt out of his long-term contract with the Yankees by the Monday night deadline and become a free agent, SI.com has learned.

New York Mets Make Former Oakland Athletics Manager Bob Geren Bench Coach

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:36:00 -0400

The New York Mets hired former Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren as bench coach as the team rebuilds its staff following a third consecutive losing season.

NY high school football player dies after game

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:59:00 -0400

A high school football player in central New York died Friday night after he suffered a head injury during a game.

NBA Cancels First Two Weeks of Season Over Contract

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:26:00 -0400

The Dallas Mavericks’ defense of their 2011 NBA Championship title will have to wait, indefinitely. NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the NBA season Monday after owners and players failed to reach agreement on a labor dispute despite 13 hours of negotiations over two days.

Fan throws hot dog at Tiger Woods

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:52:00 -0400

A strange year for Tiger Woods took another bizarre twist Sunday when a fan was arrested for running toward the seventh green at CordeValle and tossing a hot dog in Woods' direction.

Male runner collapses at Chicago Marathon, dies

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:52:00 -0400

A 35-year-old North Carolina firefighter who was running for charity died Sunday after collapsing during the Chicago Marathon.

Mets reduce prices for season tickets, will use fluctuating pricing system for sales in 2012

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:01:00 -0400

Met fans are hoping their team will have some meaningful games in 2012, but if so, they could be paying extra to see them.

Yankees win most valuable franchise in the world title in new Forbes list

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:49:00 -0400

The New York Yankees have stolen the mantle of world's most valuable team brand from Manchester United.