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10/12/2026

Exploring the old Polo Grounds in upper Manhattan.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been exploring the Washington Heights area of upper Manhattan near New York Presbyterian Columbia Hospital. On Saturday, October 3, I hit a home run.It wasn’t easy, bu…

09/25/2026

Remembering my late friend Joe and the night the Rangers won the Stanley Cup.

My long-time friend Joe Billone passed away recently, complications from a fall he suffered several months ago. JB and I had a lot in common. We both worked for IBM. Our wives were early childhood …

08/06/2026

George Lombard, Jr. joins a long and illustrious list of Yankees named George.

When shortstop George Lombard, Jr. made his debut with the Yankees this week, he joined a long list of players – and one executive – whose first name is George.Lombard had a grand opening with the …

07/02/2026

It's almost impossible to find a place that sells newspapers today.

06/19/2026

The numbers tell the story of the Knicks championship run.

The New York Knicks completed one of the most amazing runs in playoff history to win their third NBA championship and first in 53 years. As they celebrated with the Parade of Champions down the Can…

06/16/2026

I was overjoyed to see the Knicks win an NBA title after 53 years. But I was happier for my kids and grandkids....and for all those fans who finally got to see a Knicks Championship. Go New York Go.

It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it’s exhilarating. Your team will go on a run that  tugs at the heartstrings, a roller coaster ride that thrills fans and followers alike and ultimate…

05/31/2026

The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. They're seeking their first title since 1973.

The New York Knickerbockers are a team long on history but short on success.One of only two charter franchises in the NBA, the Knicks have won just two championships since the league’s inception in…

05/14/2026

Saw my first Knicks game at the old Madison Square Garden -- a 113-108 victory over the St. Louis Hawks, second game of an NBA doubleheader. Been a fan ever since. Long title drought, hoping this is the year. Go Knicks.

I attended my first Knicks game at the old Madison Square Garden on George Washington’s birthday in 1966, my freshman year in high school. I’ve been hooked on Knickerbocker basketball ever since.Th…

05/06/2026

Ballgame over. Yankees win! Thuuuuuh Yankees win! A SportsLifer tribute to John Sterling.

Iconic broadcaster John Sterling, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 87, offered up a soundtrack of baseball  life to his legion of Yankee fans. His signature calls, the most famo…

04/20/2026

The Mets are in a free fall.

The New York Mets are no strangers to long losing streaks. But this current slide has gotten completely out of hand. Ask any Met fan.After blowing a lead in the ninth inning Sunday at Wrigley Field…