Archive for January 2010

Dominican Guard Offers Hopes for the Rams

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 [...]



One Down, Three To Go For Roger

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 [...]



Lazzari’s Sports Roundup – 1/28/10

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 [...]



Audio: Rangers Run Into A Hurricane

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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Long-Awaited Win Smells Great To Hofstra

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 [...]



Caps Torch Isles

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 [...]



Audio: Pittsburgh Drops Rangers, 4-2

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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Colts To Take On Saints In XLIV

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 [...]



Desti-NY Derailed

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 [...]



Back Inside, But Still on the Outside

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 [...]