Young To Grace ‘Madden 08′ Cover

Written by John DeSio on April 18, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

Though the news has been out there for a few days, EA Sports made it official today and announced that Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young will be on the cover of "Madden NFL 08" video game, due out in August. “It is truly an honor for me to be on the cover of Madden NFL
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Jets, Giants Schedules Released

Written by John DeSio on April 11, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

The NFL has put dates and times to the 2007 season schedules. The Jets will open up at home on September 9th against New England, and the Giants will kick-off their season on the road the same night at Dallas, coming home on September 16th to face Green Bay. The two will face off on
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Baseball Caskets…What More Can Even Be Said

Written by John DeSio on April 9, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

If you’re interested in taking your baseball fanaticism to disturbing new places, have I got a deal for you. Today, Eternal Image received approval from Major League Baseball to begin the design and marketing of officially licensed caskets featuring the logos of all 30 major league franchises. “This approval paves the way for us to
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The Mets Are Back In Town. Get Psyched.

Written by John DeSio on April 9, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

National League baseball, or as I usually call it "real baseball without the stupid designated hitter," makes its return to NYC today when the Mets take on the Phillies out at Shea Stadium. This has the potential to be a big year for the Mets, so why not celebrate with some key moments from the
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Tennis Legend King Backs Clinton

Written by John DeSio on March 28, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

Billie Jean King, famous for her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs in the legendary "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match-up, has endorsed Hillary Clinton to be the next president. The endorsement came as part of a "Day of Women’s Outreach" organized by the Clinton campaign. "As a young woman, mother, advocate, First Lady and Senator
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They’re Playin’ Basketball…

Written by John DeSio on February 21, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

If you’re itching for an intergovernmental athletic throwdown, head up to The Bronx this Saturday, where Bronx Community College will be hosting a hoops competition between members of the City Council and the City’s State Assembly delegation. The event will take place at BCC’s northwest Bronx campus at noon. No word on exactly who will
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Super Bowl Predictions Of The Political World

Written by John DeSio on February 2, 2007. Posted in Posts, Sports

According to a new Rasmussen poll, 58% of the country thinks the Indianapolis Colts will defeat the Chicago Bears Sunday in Super Bowl XLI.

What do some of the City's political movers and shakers think about the game? Find out after the jump.

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The Impossible Dream

Written by Adario Strange on December 28, 2006. Posted in Posts, Sports

Sometimes fans can actually will a team to win. That seemed to be the case last night as I watched the injured, short-staffed and constantly criticized Knicks beat the former championship Detroit Pistons in triple overtime. One is tempted to make the argument that the Knicks needed that Denver Nuggets fight to restore some pride
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