College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 7

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 7 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the seventh straight week after a 34-16 win at Illinois.

St. John's To Host Michigan At MSG In Bad Boy Mowers Series

 

St. John's in a game at Madison Square Garden last season. Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's will be taking to the floor at Madison Square Garden earlier than ever this season.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 6

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 6 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the fifth straight week after their 42-3 win over Minnesota.

NYCFC News & Notes

 

NCYFC in action at Citi Field last Wednesday against Inter Miami. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club released two important pieces of news on Tuesday, concerning the site of their final home game and a departure in the higher echelon of the team hierarchy.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 5

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 5 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the fifth straight week after being idle.

NYCFC Rolls By Red Bulls To Continue Climb Up Standings

 

NYCFC players with the Hudson River Derby trophy. Photo provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club won a thriller over the Red Bulls, 3-2, on Saturday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Messi, Miami Get Past NYCFC At Packed Citi Field

 

NYCFC and Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi (#10) take the field. Photo by Jason Schott.

Lionel Messi scored a pair of goals to lead Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 win over New York City Football Club in front of a crowd of 40,845 at Citi Field.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 4

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 4 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the fourth straight week after being idle.

Mets Set Citi Field Attendance Record

 

Citi Field. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets played their last regular season home game on Sunday, and with that came the announcement that they set a new single-season attendance record at Citi Field.

NYCFC In Playoffs After Clean Sheet Against Charlotte

 

It was a bright start to the day with the high noon kickoff. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club shut out Charlotte, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium to clinch a spot in the 2025 MLS Playoffs.

NYCFC Signs Goalkeeper Matt Freese To Extension

 

Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club announced on Thursday night that goalkeeper Matt Freese has signed a signed a contract extension through 2030.

NYCFC Notches Late Win Over Columbus

 

NYCFC celebrates its tying goal in the 73rd minute. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club, led by a pair of goals from Hannes Wolf, notched a late comeback win over the Columbus Crew, 3-2, on Wednesday night, at Yankee Stadium.

Books: "Brady vs. Belichick," By Gary Myers

 

BRADY VS. BELICHICK: The Dynasty Debate

By Gary Myers

St. Martin's Press; 320 pages; hardcover, $31.00; EBook, $14.99; available today, Tuesday, September 16th

Gary Myers is well-known here in New York for being the long-time NFL columnist in the Daily News. He is the author of six books, including, most recently, Once A Giant, on the 1986 New York Giants championship team (please click here for our review); the New York Times bestseller Brady V Manning; How 'Bout Them Cowboys (our review); and My First Coach (our review).

Books: "Warrior Mindset" By Roger Gracie

 

Warrior Mindset: The  Tao of the Champion

By Roger Gracie

St. Martin's Press; 304 pages; hardcover, $29.99; EBook, $14.99; available today, Tuesday, September 16th

Roger Gracie is a 10-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion (weight and absolute) and a former MMA World Champion. He fulfilled his original dream and is now widely recognized as the all-time greatest practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has opened a series of gyms around the world, as far away as Lithuania and Azerbaijan, called the Roger Gracie Academy of Jiu Jitsu. Many of his former pupils in London have gone on to export their own Roger Gracie Academy's, and adhere to his precise methodology towards teaching and the learning environment, and he is able to ensure a homogenized approach, and to the same standards of excellence for everyone passing through one.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 3

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 3 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the third straight week with their dominant 37-9 win over Ohio on Saturday afternoon.

DeGrom Dominates In Return To Citi Field

 

Jacob deGrom with his familiar stare down before the first pitch of the game. Photo by Jason Schott. 

Jacob deGrom is one of the greatest pitchers in Mets history, and he made his long-awaited return to Citi Field on Friday night.

Mets Release "11 Days In September" Documentary on 9/11 Relief Effort At Shea

 

On Thursday, the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, the Mets released a documentary on the team's relief efforts called "11 Days In September."

Books: "Confronting Evil" By Bill O'Reilly

 

Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst

By Bill O'Reilly and Josh Hammer

St. Martin's Press; 304 pages, including one 16-page, 4-color photo insert; $32.00; available today, September 9th

Iconic television news journalist and radio host Bill O'Reilly hosts "No Spin News," weeknights at 8 PM and 11 p.m. on The First TV, a new media network on many digital platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. He also hosts "The O'Reilly Update" on the radio, and that can he heard on the Pandora app and over 300 stations across the country, including WABC here in New York. He has been a broadcaster for over 49 years, and he has won three Emmys and numerous other journalism accolades. Before his long tenure with Fox News when he anchored the top-ranked "The O'Reilly Factor," he was a national correspondent for CBS News and ABC News, as well as a reporter-anchor for WCBS-TV here in New York.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 2

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 2 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot for the second straight week with their dominant 70-0 win over Grambling on Saturday afternoon.

College Football: FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll - Week 1

 

In the FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, Ohio State claimed the top spot with their dominant win over Arch Manning and Texas, 14-7, on Saturday afternoon.

Mets Miss Opportunity Against Miami, Face Long Road To Finish

 

Sandy Alcantara fires one in to Jeff McNeil in the fourth inning on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets closed their pivotal homestand on Sunday afternoon with a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, who took three out of four games in the weekend series.

NYCFC Can't Deliver Against DC United

 

An NYCFC corner kick in the 63rd minute that was cleared away by the DC defense. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club coughed up an early lead as they lost a heartbreaker, 2-1, to DC United on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 20,192 at Yankee Stadium.

Mets To Host Celebration Of Queens Thursday Night

 

On Thursday night, when the Mets take on the Miami Marlins, they will host their second annual A Celebration of Queens Culture.

NYCFC Knocks Off Nashville

 

NYCFC celebrates their game-tying goal late in the first half. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club overcame an early deficit and a lengthy weather delay in the middle of the game to earn a 2-1 win over Nashville SC on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.

Mariners Take Long & Winding Road To Beat Mets Late

 

Cal Raleigh approaching third base on his second inning home run. Photo by Jason Schott.

It was The Beatles Night at Citi Field on Friday night, and Francisco Lindor gave the Mets plenty to twist and shout about early, but the Seattle Mariners took the long and winding road to an 11-9 win.

Battle of the Badges This Sunday At Citi Field

 

The Mets will host Battle of the Badges this Sunday, August 17, at 4:10 p.m. at Citi Field, as the New York Police Department takes on the Fire Department.

St. John's Holds Open Practice

 

St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino overseeing practice Tuesday. Photos by Jason Schott.

The defending Big East Champion St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team held an open practice on Tuesday at Carnesecca Arena.

Amazin' Mets Foundation Legacy Award Presented To Sarah Langs

 

Mets Owner Alex Cohen with Manager Carlos Mendoza and Legacy Award recipient Sarah Langs and her family. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Wednesday morning, in a pregame ceremony at Citi Field, the third annual Amazin' Mets Foundation Legacy Award was presented to Sarah Langs, a researcher at ESPN who is an ALS advocate as she battles the debilitating disease.

Mets To Host Beatles Night In Honor Of Legendary Shea Show

 

The Beatles' landmark performance at Shea Stadium occurred 60 years ago, in 1965, and the Mets, in their new ballpark next door, Citi Field, will be hosting The Beatles Night next Friday night, August 15 - the exact anniversary - when they take on the Seattle Mariners at 7:10 p.m.

Soto Saves Day As Mets Thisclose To Being No-Hit By Guardians' Hurler

 

Gavin Williams firing one in to Pete Alonso in the seventh inning. Photo by Jason Schott.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams nearly earned a moment in history against the Mets on Wednesday at Citi Field.

NYCFC's Upcoming Match At Citi Field Pushed Back

 

NYCFC was in action against Toluca in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club's upcoming match at Citi Field, which was set for this Saturday, August 9, against the Columbus Crew, has been rescheduled due to necessary field maintenance.

Leagues Cup: NYCFC Taken Out By Toluca

 

Toluca fans celebrating their tying goal late in the first half. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club lost a hard-fought battle with Deportivo Toluca FC, 2-1, in the Leagues Cup at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Alonso Hits No. 250, Closes In On Mets Team Record

 

Pete Alonso at bat in the first inning on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jason Schott.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is on the verge of making team history, and that became closer to reality on Saturday. 

In the first inning of the Mets’ 12-6 win over the San Francisco Giants, Alonso crushed a three-run home run to left-center field off Kai-Wei Teng.

This was the 250th home run of Alonso’s career, making him the 23rd active player to reach that plateau.

More importantly, it pulls Pete within two of Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record of 252.

It was Alonso’s 24th homer of the season, and the second straight game he has hit one. His solo shot on Friday night broke an 0-for-19 stretch.

Alonso now has 86 RBI on the season - fourth-most in MLB, behind only Kyle Schwarber and Eugenio Suarez, who each have 87, and Cal Raleigh, who leads the way with 88.

That puts him already within two of matching the 88 RBI he had last season. He has had 100 RBI three times in his career - 120 RBI in 2019, a career-high 131 in 2022, and 118 in ‘23.

2019 was also the year he set the MLB rookie record with 53 home runs. He had at least 40 a pair of other times, which won’t be a shock - 40 in 2022 and 46 in ‘23.

On Sunday night, Pete and his wife Haley, along with The Alonso Foundation, will be hosting their inaugural “Movie At The Park” charity event. It will feature a screening of an iconic baseball movie, along with food and drinks, plus much more. All proceeds from the event will benefit his foundation’s core mission of supporting underserved youth, veterans, and animal welfare initiatives.

NYCFC Shuts Out Leon As Leagues Cup Rolls On

NYCFC celebrating their goal in the opening minutes. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club scored a pair of early goals on the way to a 2-0 win over Club Leon SIS on Friday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium in their second Leagues Cup match.

Leagues Cup: Red Bulls Get Walk-Off Win Over Chivas

 

Rafael Mosquera of the Red Bulls sending in this corner kick in the 28th minute. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Red Bulls won their Leagues Cup opener in thrilling fashion, as they beat Chivas Guadalajara, 1-0, on Thursday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Mets To Host Two-Day Food Drive At Citi Field Starting Friday Night

 

The Mets will host their annual Summer Food Drive pregame this Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2 ahead of their games with the San Francisco Giants.

NYCFC Pounded By Puebla In Leagues Cup Opener

NYCFC's Seymour Reid looks to gain position against a Puebla player. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club lost the opening game of the Leagues Cup, as they were shutout by Mexican side Club Puebla, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium. 

Jonny Jolts NYCFC Early, Martinez Delivers Late In Dallas

 

Jonny Shore after his goal. Provided by NYCFC.

New York City Football Club closed out their road trip with a 4-3 win over FC Dallas on Friday night.

St. John's Releases Non-Conference Schedule

 

The scene during St. John's win over Connecticut on February 24. Photo by Jason Schott.

The St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team released its complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming season.

NYCFC Knots Kansas City As Road Trip Rolls On

 

Andres Perea in action Saturday night. Photo courtesy of NYCFC.

New York City Football Club earned a 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Manaea Returns To Rotation As Mets Open Second Half

 

Sean Manaea throwing one by Elly De La Cruz in the first inning. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets opened the second half of the season on Friday night at Citi Field, and it also marked the long-awaited return to the starting rotation for Sean Manaea.

Red Bulls Roar Back To Take Down Revs

 

The Red Bulls celebrate one of their many late goals. Provided by the Red Bulls.

The Red Bulls beat the New England Revolution 5-3 - with all five goals coming in the second half - on Wednesday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Books: Summer Reads From Jaclyn Westlake, Amy James, & Simon Toyne

 

Lucky Break

By Jaclyn Westlake

Avon; paperback, $18.99; Ebook, $12.99; Digital Audio, $27.99; available today, Tuesday, July 15th

Jaclyn Westlake is the author of the novel Dear Dotty and an alumna of the Stanford Continuing Studies novel writing program. A recruiter turned career advice columnist, her work has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, and Inc. She lives in California with her husband and their dachshund mix, Indiana Jones, who can be called Indy.

St. John's & adidas Announce Partnership

 

The St. John's Athletic Department announced on Monday that adidas will become its new official footwear, uniform, apparel, and accessory partner.

NYCFC, Red Bulls Fall On Road

 

NYCFC's Hannes Wolf in action Saturday night in Charlotte. Photo by Jason Schott.

Saturday night was a tough one for the local MLS soccer teams, as New York City Football Club was shutout at Charlotte FC, 2-0, while the Red Bulls also fell, 2-0, to the Philadelphia Union. 

NYCFC Notches Historic Win Over Toronto At The Stadium

 

 The sky above Yankee Stadium during the game after rain moved through ahead of the match. Photo by Jason Schott.

New York City Football Club rolled to a 3-1 win over Toronto FC in front of a crowd of 19,395 at Yankee Stadium.

Mets Split Doubleheader With Brewers

 

Clay Holmes firing one in to Sal Frelick in the fifth inning of Game 1. Photo by Jason Schott.

After a rain out on Tuesday night, the Mets took the field on Wednesday afternoon to open a day-night doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers, their first action since their lost weekend in Pittsburgh.

GAME 1: BREWERS 7, METS 2

The Brewers wasted no time in this one, as Sal Frelick opened the game with a lead-off home run to right field off Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes.

William Contreras followed with a single, but Holmes then struck out Christian Yelich and he retired the following two to get out of the frame.

Freddy Peralta got the start for Milwaukee, and he retired the first six Mets before he hit Jeff McNeil with a pitch to open the third inning.

Luis Torrens then singled, and McNeil raced to third base.

That set him up to score on Brett Baty’s sacrifice fly to center field, and the game was tied at 1.

Milwaukee had a massive chance in the top of the fourth with Holmes walked the bases loaded with one out, but he then got Joey Ortiz to ground into a double play to end the threat.

Juan Soto drew a walk to open the bottom half of the fourth before he stole second base. 

Pete Alonso then laced a single to bring him in, and the Mets led 2-1.

Holmes then retired Milwaukee 1-2-3 in the fifth, and he walked Yelich to open the sixth before getting Jackson Chourio to fly out to right field.

Clay Holmes getting Jackson Chourio to fly out to right field to end his day. Photo by Jason Schott.

That would be all for Holmes, and in came Reid Garrett.

The right-hander was greeted rudely by Brice Turang, who hit a double to left field to bring in Yelich and tie the game at 2.

Isaac Collins then got a single, and Jake Bauers drew a walk to load the bases.

Up came Ortiz for the second time in a row he would have them loaded with one out - this time he took full advantage.

After drawing the count to 3-0 before he took a strike, Ortiz took the 3-1 offering and crushed it to left field, and the Brewers were suddenly up 6-2.

Joey Ortiz celebrates with his teammates after crushing his grand slam. Photo by Jason Schott.

Milwaukee tacked on another run in the eighth when Collins crushed a solo shot in the top of the eighth.

Peralta earned the win for the Brewers, after he went six innings, and allowed two runs (both earned) on two hits and a walk, while striking out six. He is now 9-4 with a 2.91 ERA on the season.

Garrett took the loss, after surrendering four runs in just 2/3 of an inning, and he is now 2-4. 

GAME 2: METS 7, BREWERS 3:

The Mets took the nightcap, as they jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the second inning, backed by a grand slam from Brandon Nimmo and a solo home run from Francisco Lindor.

Francisco Lindor returning to the dugout after his home run. 

Huascar Brazoban started this one as an “opener,” and after he threw a scoreless first inning, Blake Tidwell threw four shutout innings.

Tidwell was lifted after he allowed three runs in the sixth, but he still earned the win, his first of the season.

Lindor gave the Mets some insurance when he got an RBI single in the sixth and an RBI double in the eighth that made it 7-3.

This was the Mets’ fourth win in their last 18 games, and they are now 49-38.