New York Yankees
Joe Johnson holds the Nets' fate in his hands, disconcertingly
There wasn't much for the Nets to feel good about in their 113-111 victory Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Bucks. More
A surprising Knicks loss offends the Garden, suggests a need for layup drills
It was almost mesmerizing, how bad the Knicks were from in the paint in their 92-88 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. More
The Jeter and Rivera health watch has begun
The New York Yankees opened spring training this week, and there are actually some jobs up for grabs. More
The New York Cosmos build a roster as big as their plans
With each passing day, the New York Cosmos are catching up to their outsize ambitions, moving further away from being an empty brand and historical curiosity, and closer to becoming an actual soccer team. (And maybe even a good one.) More
(4)'Good,' say the Yankees about A-Rod sticking around, through gritted teeth
Yesterday was a fairly typical day in the public battle between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees that's been going on since the Miami New Times reported links between Rodriguez and a nutritionist who allegedly supplied athletes with performance-enhancing drugs. More
Wilson Reyes is bigger than a bulked-up A-Rod, from one perspective
Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? More
The Yankees get their excuse to stop paying A-Rod, maybe
Following a new report linking Alex Rodriguez and performance enhancing drugs in the Miami New Times, a host of writers and observers raced to definitive conclusions about this unprecedented set of circumstances. More
The end of Nick Johnson, could-have-been baseball titan
A great chapter in what might have been closed on Monday, when Nick Johnson, the one-time uber-prospect for the New York Yankees, announced his retirement. More
(1)The bullies of Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets are 27-18 this season, largely on the strength of an unfailing ability to beat up on bad teams. More
How the Mets ripped off the Yankees and got Pedro Feliciano back, too
But chalk one up for the Mets, even if it's a modest one: Pedro Feliciano signed a minor league deal with them Monday, and earned an invitation to spring training. More
Against Notre Dame, St. John's figures out a way forward
Following their 68-51 loss to Georgetown on Saturday, St. John's coach Steve Lavin described his young team as a "roller coaser ride."
Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, the Red Storm proved his point, playing a strong game throughout a 67-63 victory over Notre Dame, a team ranked 20th in the latest ESPN poll.
The Yankees are looking for a bargain, and Mike Morse might fit the bill
The Yankees also haven't found an outfielder who can hit like Nick Swisher, who signed with the Cleveland Indians. Here, there's some hope, most likely in the form of Mike Morse of the Washington Nationals. More
Mike Piazza, convicted without proof by the Hall of Fame voters
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will announce its new members Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. More
(4)The night Carmelo Anthony lost his mind
The New York Knicks, and their star Carmelo Anthony, have won games this season with a very simple formula. More
'Obviously something changed': Avery Johnson has regrets, and questions
EAST RUTHERFORD—We'd gathered at a location that no longer makes sense to see a coach who was fired for reasons no one outside the Nets organization fully understands. More
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