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The legend of the Matt Franco Game as the Subway Series classic turns 25
June 25, 2024 | 6:05amThere may never have been a more dramatic regular-season game — pound for pound, swing for swing — between the Yankees and Mets.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Mariano Rivera's Yankees debut
May 23, 2024 | 11:00amMay 23, 1995: Mariano Rivera makes his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in a game against the California Angels.
What this Jets disaster could mean for Aaron Rodgers' agenda in 2024 — and beyond
September 13, 2023 | 7:40amMy first thought flashed back to what Yankees legend Mariano Rivera said soon after he suffered a torn ACL in May 2012.
Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Mariano Rivera’s 500th save, first RBI
June 28, 2023 | 2:00pmJune 28, 2009: Mariano Rivera collected his 500th save and first career RBI in front of a packed house at Citi Field, as the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of...
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Mariano Rivera’s MLB debut
May 23, 2023 | 11:45amMay 23, 1995: Mariano Rivera made his Major League debut for the New York New York Yankees. Rivera would go on to become MLB’s all-time saves leader in the regular...
Mariano Rivera injury can be Mets lesson in Edwin Diaz aftermath
March 18, 2023 | 11:17amEdwin Diaz and Mariano Rivera may be similar beyond their electrifying stuff on the mound, and the Mets could learn from Yankees history how to overcome losing their closer.
Mariano Rivera has front row seat to Nets closer's heroics
January 29, 2023 | 4:43amMariano Rivera watched from among the Barclays Center crowd as a different kind of New York closer took over.
No closer: Mariano Rivera-backed Baseball League 'hijacked' by rogue partner
November 26, 2022 | 12:41pmThe Hall of Fame reliever claims in a lawsuit the venture is "at peril of never reaching Opening Day."
Mariano Rivera explains his firing Aaron Boone comment
October 27, 2022 | 10:03pmMariano Rivera now says he’s OK with Aaron Boone coming back as Yankee manager.
Yanks legend wants team to move on from Aaron Boone
October 26, 2022 | 8:29pmThe GOAT has chosen a goat for the Yankees' postseason struggles.
Tough town: Aaron Judge only latest New York star to get this treatment
October 15, 2022 | 4:50pmBooed in New York?
Derek Jeter documentary: How to watch and stream ESPN's 'The Captain'
July 18, 2022 | 5:00pmBaseball fans will wanna see this, find out how to watch Derek Jeter's new docuseries 'The Captain' on ESPN+.
Yankees reliever breaks this Mariano Rivera record: 'Pretty special'
June 19, 2022 | 4:06amClay Holmes’ dominance has surpassed Mariano Rivera’s level.
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera sells New York home at $2M loss
June 16, 2022 | 5:29pmLocated in Rye, Rivera purchased the estate for $5.7 million in 2006. But he finalized the sale of his home last week with a $3.78 million price tag.
Mets' Edwin Diaz has learned this key closer skill
May 28, 2022 | 9:25pmEdwin Diaz wasn’t looking to gloat before the Mets’ game Saturday because he wasn’t about to pout during any of the previous three days.
This Day in New York Sports History: Mariano Rivera's MLB debut
May 23, 2022 | 3:20pmOn May 23rd, 1995, Mariano Rivera made his Major League debut for the Yankees. The 'Sandman' would go down as the most dominant closer the sport of baseball has ever...
Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s eventful first days as the Yankees shortstop — and the trickle-down effect
April 15, 2022 | 8:20amIsiah Kiner-Falefa is already giving the Yankees lineup a boost, even as he needs one himself.
Wyclef Jean performs marathon three-hour set at Hamptons fundraiser
July 23, 2021 | 8:11pmWyclef Jean went to a benefit to support a good cause — but he ended up supporting the host. After performing a marathon set at a fundraiser for the Mariano...
Mariano Rivera cheers opening of COVID-19 vaccine site at Yankee Stadium
February 5, 2021 | 2:47pmYankees legend Mariano Rivera pitched in on Friday as the home of the Bronx Bombers was transformed into a COVID-19 vaccination mega-facility. “I love it. It’s my house. Being here...
Mariano Rivera spreads cheer at Washington Heights nursing home
December 22, 2020 | 7:13pm“One of the older gentlemen said in Spanish, ’Mariano? Mariano who?’”