Tag Archives: Sports

The New York Post Takes A-Shot At A-Rod Yet Again

Following the much covered death of Muammar Gaddafi, the October 21, 2011 edition of the New York Post featured a cover of a dead Gaddafi and his alleged killer with a caption that read, “Gunman had more hits than A-Rod.” This isn’t the first time New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been mocked [...]

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NHL Legend Mike Modano Retires

On Friday, September 23rd, 2011, Mike Modano officially retired from the NHL as a member of the Dallas Stars. After playing 21 seasons in the National Hockey League, Modano is the all-time United States born leader in goals scored in NHL history. Out of the 21 seasons, Modano spent 20 campaigns with the Minnesota North [...]

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Phillies Win Game One of World Series

The World Series began last night between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies with a terrific pitcher’s duel between the previous two American League Cy Young Award winners, C.C. Sabathia for the Yankees, and Cliff Lee for the Phillies. The game was evenly matched until Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hit not one, [...]

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New Utretcht Sweeps by Brooklyn Tech 36-20

A midseason stop before heading down playoff lane proved an easy stroll for New Utrecht High School, who rolled over Brooklyn Tech 36-20, with senior halfback Alex Warden in the driver’s seat last Saturday.

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Residents Turn Over Guns at NYPD’s Buyback

EAST FLATBUSH – On November 12, local residents turned in guns at the NYPD’s Gun Buyback Initiative in Central Brooklyn. [...]

Hundreds Pack Times Square for Mario 3D Launch

Video game fans brave the cold to join event promoting release of Super Mario 3D Land

Pet Hospital Opens With Hot Dog Contest

Brooklyn’s newest pet hospital opens with dog contest and visit from hot dog eating champ

How Will the Barclay’s Center Affect its Brooklyn Neighborhood

Sometimes when Anne and Adam are walking past the construction at Barclay Center Arena in central Brooklyn, they see rats [...]

Brooklyn Turns Containers Into Shops

Dekalb Market converted unused shipping containers into a small village of eateries, craft shops, and performance spaces

NBA Lockout’s Effect on Store Sales

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN – Stores around Madison Square Garden usually experience a boom in business during the NBA season. But due [...]