Archive for January 2010
Jan 31st, 2010 |
By Rich Mancuso |
Category: Basketball, Top Story
NEW YORK - Rayner Moquete was in his dorm room Tuesday evening on the south lawn at Rose University on Rose Hill. The freshman guard from Santo Domingo joined the Rams roster on December 26th got a call from interim head coach Jared Grasso. He would getting the start Wednesday evening when Fordham hosted [...]
Tags: Atlantic 10 Conference, Basketball Court, Brenton Butler, Conference Opponent, Crazy Stuff, Crazy Things, Fordham, Four Freshmen, Freshman Guard, Interim Head Coach, Lasalle University, Madison Square Garden, Ncaa Clearinghouse, Pound Point, Promising Athletes, Rayner, Rose Hill, Straight Game, Veteran Player, Wednesday Evening Posted in Basketball, Top Story |
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Jan 31st, 2010 |
By Joe McDonald |
Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story
Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]
Tags: Andy Murray, Australian Open, Game, Grand Slam, Grand Slams, Legs, Long Time, Masters, Melbourne, New Generation, No Doubt, Rafael Nadal, Respect, Roger Federer, Roland Garros, Scare, Straight Sets, Tennis Posted in Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story |
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Jan 28th, 2010 |
By Bob Lazzari |
Category: Bob Lazzari
Without question, the performance by Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner in the recent playoff game vs. Green Bay was one of the most impressive in postseason history. Here’s why: The man had MORE TD passes (5) than INCOMPLETIONS (4). Final numbers: 29/33 for 379 yards and NO interceptions; simply phenomenal………TRIVIA QUESTION: The lowly 1987-’88 Los [...]
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Auckland New Zealand, Basketball Game, Brett Favre, Coach Gene, Dallas Cowboys, Defensive Lineman, Gene Shue, Hall Of Shame, High School Basketball, Igor Olshansky, Lazzari, Los Angeles Clippers, Mary Decker, Phonies, Qb Kurt Warner, S Sports, Scrimmages, Sports History, St Louis Post Dispatch Posted in Bob Lazzari |
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Jan 28th, 2010 |
By Bob Trainor |
Category: New York Rangers, Top Story
Thanks to our partnership with Trainor Communications, we once again give you locker room sound after the Rangers went down to the Hurricanes last night 5-1. After the game, general manager Glen Sather held a closed door meeting with the club, as the Rangers struggle along in the Eastern Conference.
Cam Ward
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Tags: Cam Ward, Contact Bob, Eric Staal, Game, Glen Sather, Hurricane, Hurricanes, Locker Room, Mp3 Audio, Partnership, Rangers Posted in New York Rangers, Top Story |
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Jan 28th, 2010 |
By Jon Wagner |
Category: Basketball, Top Story
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The recent stench emanating from the Hofstra University men’s basketball team was a strong one, both figuratively and literally.
After losing five straight to close out the first half of a conference schedule which included only two Colonial Athletic Association wins, both against last-place Towson (4-16, 1-9 CAA), the Pride (10-12, 3-7) was [...]
Tags: Basketball Team, Caa, Coach Tom, Colonial Athletic Association, Consecutive Road, Eighth Place, Head Coach, Hofstra University, Home Game, Home Games, January 6th, Losing Streak, North Carolina Wilmington, Road Losses, Sports Complex, Stench, Strong One, Tom Pecora, Uncw, University Men Posted in Basketball, Top Story |
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Jan 28th, 2010 |
By Brian Bohl |
Category: New York Islanders, Top Story
UNIONDALE, NY— A strong start this month put the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
But back-to-back losing performances against first-place clubs demonstrated just how far the Isles need to go to hang with league’s elite opponents.
Washington’s NHL-best offense surged to five goals on its first 18 shots as the Capitals [...]
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Broken Jaw, Captain Doug, Doug Weight, Dwayne Roloson, Elite Opponents, First Period, Goalies, Hillen, Islanders, Kyle Okposo, Nassau Coliseum, North Shore Hospital, Playoff Spot, Red Wings, Rick Dipietro, Rob Schremp, Stanley Cups, Team Officials, Time Mvp, Uniondale Ny Posted in New York Islanders, Top Story |
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Jan 26th, 2010 |
By Bob Trainor |
Category: Hockey, Top Story
Once again NYSD has teamed up with Trainor Communications with some audio clips from the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 4-2 win at Madison Square Garden last night
Chris Conner
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Sydney Crosby
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Marc-Andre Fleury
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Coach Dan Blysma
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Tags: Chris Conner, Chris Connor, Coach, Contact Bob, Madison Square Garden, Marc Andre Fleury, Mp3 Audio, Penguins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers, Sydney Crosby Posted in Hockey, Top Story |
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Jan 26th, 2010 |
By Joe Pietaro |
Category: Football, Top Story
The field is down to two from 32. In two weeks, we will know who is going to be king of the football world – at least for this year. In two games that were hyped for a week, similar circumstances prevailed in the end., and both involved the superstar quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Brett [...]
Tags: Afc Championship Game, Brett Favre, Dallas Clark, Double Coverage, Drew Brees, Field Goal Attempt, Football World, Gang Green, Juggernauts, Mark Sanchez, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Nfc Championship Game, Nfl Mvp, Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Rookie Quarterback, Superdome, Vikes Posted in Football, Top Story |
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Jan 26th, 2010 |
By Jon Wagner |
Category: New York Jets, Top Story
In the end, even destiny couldn’t beat Peyton Manning.
The Indianapolis Colts’ future Hall of Fame quarterback ultimately proved once again that he is indeed that dominant, and that this year, “MVP” might as well stand for “Most Valuable, Peyton.”
Through four straight wins and nearly half of what looked to be a fifth, the New York [...]
Tags: Afc Championship Game, Bill Polian, Eight Games, Future Hall, Game Average, Hall Of Fame, Improbable Journey, Indianapolis Colts, Jay Feely, Jet Fans, Lucas Oil Stadium, Nfl Mvp Award, Perfect Season, Peyton Manning, President Bill, Rapid Fire, Signal Caller, Team President, Three Seasons, Yard Field Goal Posted in New York Jets, Top Story |
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Jan 26th, 2010 |
By John J. Buro |
Category: New York Knicks, Top Story
NEW YORK –It was early during the 2006-07 season, and the New York Knicks were an absolute horror. Larry Brown, after all of one year, was eradicated, and Isiah Thomas, the team’s general manager, was given the added responsibility of head coach.
Don’t drop the ball, James Dolan warned.
Thomas, the Hall-of-Fame guard who -once upon a [...]
Tags: Absolute Horror, Added Responsibility, Chicago Bulls, Coach Don, Consecutive Titles, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Game Story, Hall Of Fame, Isiah Thomas, James Dolan, Larry Brown, Last Game, Los Angeles Lakers, Madison Square Gardens, New York Knicks, Playoff Berth, Sexual Harassment, Stephon Marbury, Three Games Posted in New York Knicks, Top Story |
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