Last year, it took morphing into a green-clad Krypto-Nate to beat Superman.
This year, New York Knicks’ guard Nate Robinson needed only to be Fortu-Nate.
Unlike past editions, this year’s NBA all-star slam dunk contest left much to be desired at American Airlines Center in Dallas, on Saturday night.
That was enough though, to help Robinson, the diminutive [...]

This year’s annual Mardi Gras celebration isn’t set to begin until Tuesday of next week, but New Orleans’ beloved Saints have already touched off an early Bourbon Street bash which might last until then.
With a stunning 31-17 upset victory over the Indianapolis Colts (16-3) in Super Bowl XLIV, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami on [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Less than four weeks ago, Indianapolis Colts’ president Bill Polian left the door open, and now, whether he wants to see them or not, the New York Jets have crashed the NFL’s postseason party.
Championship Sunday, on January 24th, was supposed to be a private affair, with only the top four playoff seeds invited.
Instead, three of [...]

NEW YORK – New York Knicks’ head coach Mike D’Antoni has a dream.
He hopes that Nate Robinson can keep playing the way his coach needs his diminutive but quick and energy-filled guard to play in order for the Knicks to win games.
So, in the spirit of that vision, it was somewhat fitting that [...]

Dear New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens:
Well, I guess this is it. After more than 33 years, they’re gonna start taking me down next month.
I can’t believe it, but I’ll soon be a parking lot for this shiny new Meadowlands stadium right next to me, over here.
Me, Giants Stadium. Ground broken on November 19, 1972, [...]

(#5) JETS 24, (#4) BENGALS 14

FACTS:

The Jets recorded their first playoff win since 2004.
Two rookies, head coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez, won their playoff debuts.
Sanchez is the fourth rookie QB to win [...]

A long season that once started with much promise is finally, mercifully, over for the 2009 New York Giants.
Following a 5-0 start which had the Giants pointing toward the playoffs and contending for Super Bowl XLIV, New York (8-8) ended its season with its eighth loss in eleven games on Sunday.
Like most of the previous [...]

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – A day that should have been a celebration was filled with missed opportunities all the way around for the Hofstra men’s basketball program on Saturday.
Already failing to capitalize on recognizing the ten-year anniversary of the arena in which they play, the Pride came up just short in a heartbreaking 48-47 loss against [...]