Archive for category: Local Sports

Islanders Struggle to Remain Relevant as Season Come to a Close

Islanders Struggle to Remain Relevant as Season Come to a Close

The New York Islanders have been swallowed up by the Rangers success in New York and are hoping to pick up the pieces of their

Can Lin Revitalize an Underperforming Knicks Team?

Can Lin Revitalize an Underperforming Knicks Team?

Going into the season, Knicks fans were hopeful that Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire could come together to help bring the Knicks their first championship since 1973.

New York Rangers in Prime Position for Deep Playoff Run

New York Rangers in Prime Position for Deep Playoff Run

The 2011-2012 New York Rangers, with more than half the hockey season over, sit atop the Eastern Conference. Four of their players and their coach were named to the 2012 National Hockey League (NHL) All-Star Game.

Burress’ Big Day Lifts Jets to 27-21 Win Over Chargers

Burress’ Big Day Lifts Jets to 27-21 Win Over Chargers

Plaxico Burress finally provided the Jets (4-3) with the big plays they signed him for, catching three red zone touchdowns, in the Jets’ 27-21 win over the Chargers (4-3).

Yankees Tame Tigers in Game Four of ALDS

Yankees Tame Tigers in Game Four of ALDS

After their crucial win in game four of the American League Division Series (ALDS), the Yankees hopes of their 28th World Series title will come down to game five against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

Consistency Key to Jets Super Bowl Chances

Consistency Key to Jets Super Bowl Chances

By Constantine Kokinakis Contributing Writer Published: December 9, 2010 “Three home teams advance, and the [explicit] New York Jets.” Rex Ryan might be singing a different tune after the first week of the playoffs this year as the Jets hope to to lock up home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Most pundits guessed the Jets would be in the mix of [...]

Fordham Alum Ryan Ruocco Hopes to Continue Sports Broadcasting Success

By Andrew Pistone Staff Writer Published: December 9, 2010 Many students think climbing the ladder to successful employment is a long and arduous process. However, current 1050 ESPN Radio host Ryan Ruocco, Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) ’08, is proof that if you have the right connections and some good luck, the climb can be a short, pleasant experience. [...]

With New Offseason Acquisitions, Knicks Seek Success in the Upcoming 2010-2011 NBA Season

With New Offseason Acquisitions, Knicks Seek Success in the Upcoming 2010-2011 NBA Season

By Max Wollner Staff Writer Published: October 21, 2010 With the NBA season just around the corner, the New York Knicks are looking to make their mark on the basketball world this season. Having had a strong offseason acquiring many new players, such as Amar’e Stoudemire and Anthony Randolph, the Knicks appear to have the potential to earn their first [...]

Yankees Seek to Defend Title in MLB Playoffs

Yankees Seek to Defend Title in MLB Playoffs

By LUIZ TASSI Staff Writer Published: October 7, 2010 With the arrival of October comes the greatest New York tradition, playoff baseball. Despite limping to the finish line, the Yankees were able to qualify for October baseball, where they’ll begin their quest towards their 28th title. But like any other year, media attention and the pressures of intense playoff series [...]

Learn To Fly (and Shape Up) with Aerial Dancing

JULIET BEN-AMI Staff Writer Published: November 5, 2009 If you think you can’t fly in real life, think again. Around 1 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, I saw a mini-version of Cirque du Soleil before my eyes. A student was climbing up a trail of thin, elastic fabric hanging from the ceiling, wrapping it around [...]