Mets Land Soto: What’s Next?
There’s a left field porch near the upper deck at Citi Field. I take breaks from the press box and walk to the porch with a view of the Bronx and LaGuardia Airport. So where am I going with this? Of course it’s about Juan Soto. It was Soto and his free agency as I […]
New Champion Crowned In San Juan
SAN JUAN, PR — They packed the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico Saturday evening in the second of major fight cards since June on an Island that has an illustrious history of past and current boxing champions. Liam Paro spoiled the homecoming of Subriel Matias in June with a 12-round decision win […]
“Tank” In Brooklyn Last Time?
Gervonta “Tank” Davis is talented, a three-time champion at 30-years old. The WBA Lightweight Champion has capitalized with his success. He certainly doesn’t need the money having defeated those who made the challenge including the much hyped and young superstar Ryan Garcia. But there was something different late Tuesday afternoon at the Barclays Center in […]
Other Options Without Soto
Interesting talk at the Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends with speculation about Juan Soto. And if the Yankees or Mets lose out on Soto where do they go from there? Of course it’s about Soto and will continue to be. Soto talk is interesting, as I say he changes the complexion of a lineup. […]
Another NYCFC Loss: Cushing Moves On
Minutes after his team said goodbye to their run for a second MLS Championship Cup, Coach Nick Cushing was positive and talked about the future of NYCFC. Saturday night at Citi Field it was the rival Red Bulls that eliminated NYCFC and their quest. A 2-0 loss in the Eastern Conference semifinals was not supposed […]
The Other Muhammad Ali Grandson
He finished a workout at the UFC Renzo Gracie Academy facility located a few minutes away from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Biaggio Ali resembled his brother, Nico, the upcoming and undefeated middleweight who fights under the Top Rank Boxing banner. He is the other grandson of the late Muhammad Ali, though fighting in a cage […]
Selling, But Not A Rebuild For Mets
The Mets are not in a rebuilding mode and GM Billy Eppler made that clear Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. Though trades of pitchers David Robertson and Max Scherzer would say the Mets are looking at 2024 and beyond. It’s obvious, though, Eppler is answering owner Steve Cohen by instituting a restructure phase of a […]
The Garden Gets Another Promoter
This isn’t Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank highlighting a November 9th pro boxing event at Madison Square Garden. Arum and Top Rank will return in December and again a few times next year. The Garden, after all is known as the “Mecca” of boxing and promoters jump at the opportunity to highlight fighters […]
A Real Main Event For Villarreal
Ismael Villarreal sustained his first loss in early February. The 10-round split decision and world wide exposure on SHOWBOX was a minor setback but the 26-year old super welterweight from the Bronx would not hide. The first loss for a fighter does have an impact, though to Villarreal (13-1-0, 9 K0’s) an advantage of gaining experience […]
Alvarez Anxious To Meet His New Manager
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is here for the long term and his first holiday season in New York is bringing smiles to the community. The Mets held their annual Thanksgiving turkey distribution to needy families and Alvarez is anxious to meet new manager Carlos Mendoza. Friday afternoon, Alvarez was in the Bronx at […]