Posts Tagged ‘ Training Camp ’

Pacquiao Dominates Cotto with 12th Round Stoppage

Nov 15th, 2009 | By Rich Mancuso | Category: Boxing, Rich Mancuso, Top Story

Las Vegas – Manny Pacquiao had another epic performance and for Miguel Cotto it was a fight for survival as referee Kenny Bayless stepped in and stopped the fight at 0:55 of the  12-round in the most anticipated fight of the year. With his win, Pacquiao once again secured his position as the best pound-for-pound [...]



Rangers Win Laugher, 7-2

Oct 13th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Top Story

NEW YORK – It’s been a very long time since the Rangers crashed the nets like the did last night. And it’s been a very long time since they have been so well conditioned that they dominated the third period.
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t know what hit them.
So much so that the Blueshirts [...]



Happy to Have Been Here, Hope I Helped

Oct 4th, 2009 | By Joe Pietaro | Category: New Jersey Devils

When Brendan Shanahan first broke into the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils in 1987, he probably didn’t expect to still be skating around and putting pucks in the net. Not many careers span three decades so if he does in fact retire then he can at least feel comfortable in the fact [...]



Tortorella Has Harsh Words for Dubinsky

Sep 12th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Rangers, Tennis

GREENBURGH, NY – John Tortorella has a message for Brandon Dubinsky: Get into camp.
The young forward, who is holding out on a contract dispute, was absent as the Rangers began training camp today and as General John held his first workout, he had some harsh words for Dubinsky.
“It’s stupid,” he said. “I am not [...]



Why the UFL Can Work

Aug 29th, 2009 | By Dr. Bill Chachkes | Category: Dr. Bill Chachkes, Football, Top Story

Why the UFL has a better shot at success then prior attempts at Professional Football Leagues.
Welcome to another session of Dr. Football’s class called “Viewing Pro Football 421″, a 4th year undergraduate class. Today’s topic: Will the UFL be successful in todays market?
Sure it’s been done before. Another Pro Football League, you laugh. No one [...]



Photos: The Jets Come Back to Hofstra

Aug 14th, 2009 | By Rich O'Neill | Category: New York Jets, Top Story, photo gallery

For the first time in 40 years, the Jets held their training camp away from Long Island. Training up in Cortland, NY, close to Syracuse, alienated some fans who wanted to see their beloved team.
But those fans were able to catch the Jets on Wednesday as they came back to Hempstead for one visit. NYSD’s [...]



What If There Was A Field of Dreams For Football?

Jul 29th, 2009 | By Dr. Bill Chachkes | Category: Football

I think I found it this past weekend in a small town in Rockland County, NY.
It’s called the “Collegiate Development Football League.” Based in the little town of Hilburn, the CDFL really is the “second chance” for 18-24 year olds who feel they can still play the game at a high level. The brainchild of [...]



Tavares Signs with Isles, the Era Begins

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Brian Bohl | Category: New York Islanders, Top Story

SYOSSET, NY— Pittsburgh turned a slew of disappointing seasons and high draft picks into a team that is now a perennial contender. So maybe it’s no coincidence the Islanders will open against the defending Stanley Cup champions after trying to emulate the Penguins rebuilding model.
John Tavares, the No. 1 overall draft choice, signed a three-year [...]



Favre Decides To Retire

Feb 11th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: New York Jets, Top Story

There were no tearful farewells this time as Brett Favre informed the New York Jets this morning on his decision for the future.
This time the retirement seems for real as Favre emailed ESPN of his intentions after speaking with Jets owner Woody Johnson.
“Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short [...]