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This Day in NY Sports: Mike Tyson fought Mitch Green at The Garden
On May 20th, 1986, an undefeated, 19-year-old Mike Tyson emerged victorious over Mitch Green by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. ‘Iron Mike’ would go on to become the undisputed...
Best New York sports moments of 2021
In just about all respects, 2021 could have been better for New York. But the sports in the city could have been worse, too.
5 worst New York sports moments of 2021
For better or worse, it’s time to relive the five moments that had New York sports fans crying into their jerseys in 2021. Who could forget the Mets’ awful “thumbs...
5 best New York sports moments of 2021
What were the most exciting New York sports moments of the year? You be the “Judge.” From the Yankees earning their spot in the wild-card game to the Knicks making...
Rex Ryan's stale act brought him Jets pink slip
Rex Ryan introduced himself with bombastic talk, predicting a Super Bowl title and saying he wouldn’t kiss Bill Belichick’s rings. He left lacking the swagger that made him so popular...
A-Rod's legacy was already tarnished when he reached this rare milestone
Three years to the day after Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer, he drilled No. 600. The blast came in the first inning of a win over Toronto when Rodriguez...
The night Wilmer Flores cemented his place in Mets lore
It was a new day and a new series for Wilmer Flores and the Mets on July 31, 2015. A three-game mangling at the hands of the Padres was over...
The home run that saved the World Series that started Yankees dynasty
Earlier in the night, Jim Leyritz was just feeling thankful that at least the Yankees wouldn't be swept by the Braves in the 1996 World Series. They were down 2-1...
The night Mike Piazza capped off an unbelievable Mets comeback
When the half-inning began, the large crowd was almost silent. By the end of it, they were on their feet and Shea Stadium was rocking. Mike Piazza and the Mets...
Benching Eli Manning for Geno Smith: How a bad Giants season got worse
The streak, always at risk to injury, instead ended with insult. For 13 years, Eli Manning made every start under center for the Giants. For 210 straight games, the Giants...
This Mariano Rivera performance was a 'priceless' Yankees moment
Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher grounded into an inning-ending double play and The Bronx erupted. The 40,045 fans at Yankee Stadium knew they would witness history. More than two decades after...
Matt Harvey mania exploded with one epic Mets chant
Their careers have taken vastly different paths, but for at least one night at Citi Field, Matt Harvey got the best of the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg — and the fans...
The unusual pep talk behind drunk Yankees perfect game
The Yankees set an MLB record with 125 wins, including playoffs, during their 1998 championship season. None was more memorable than May 18. It was in front of a Yankee...
This has to be the most bittersweet play in Mets history
Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS ended in misery for the Mets, but not before Endy Chavez came up with one of the best catches in team history. The Mets...
Eli Manning had enough Super Bowl magic to best Patriots again
Four years later, Eli Manning and the Giants did it again. They beat Tom Brady. Overcame Bill Belichick. Came out of nowhere to reach an unlikely Super Bowl and rallied...
'Don't cry': Derek Jeter's lasting Yankees moment came out of nowhere
Derek Jeter's storybook career came complete with a Hollywood ending when the Hall of Famer came through with a game-winning single in his final game at Yankee Stadium. His single...
Matt Harvey was one inning from becoming a Mets World Series legend
Matt Harvey was at 102 pitches and showing no signs of slowing down. The Citi Field crowd of 44,859 was at full throat, demanding manager Terry Collins stick with the...
The week the Yankees dynasty died
The series seemed all but over. A blistering Game 3 rout. Mariano Rivera on the mound with a lead in Game 4, three outs from the World Series. But instead...
This Mets goodbye came way too soon
The end of the 2018 season was near and David Wright had not played since May 27, 2016. After years of battling spinal stenosis, Wright was forced to reevaluate the...
The moment we fell in love with Odell Beckham
As Odell Beckham Jr. was falling backwards with the magnificent catch secured in his right hand, New York was falling in love with the Giants' rookie wide receiver. A play...