Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Books: Louisiana Lightning On Leading Yankees to '77 & '78 Titles






Gator: My Life in Pinstripes

By Ron Guidry, with Andrew Beaton

Crown Archetype, available now, $26.00

Ron Guidry, one of the greatest pitchers in Yankees history, was the ace of their championship teams in 1977 and 1978.

Guidry, known as Louisiana Lighting as well as another nickname, which is the title of his new memoir, Gator: My Life in Pinstripes.

1978 was when Guidry rose to prominence when he went 25-3 with an impressive 1.74 ERA, or earned run average. To show how amazing those numbers are, 15 wins and a 4.00 ERA is considered excellent in this era.


Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Red Bulls' Duncan Out With Torn ACL

Red Bulls Head Coach Jesse Marsch with Kyle Duncan. @NewYorkRedBulls.


On Tuesday afternoon, the Red Bulls announced that defender Kyle Duncan suffered a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his right knee during their match against Orlando City SC.

Duncan will have surgery to repair the tear in the coming weeks.

A timetable for his return will be established after surgery.


Books: Lee Goldberg's Reality In "True Fiction"




True Fiction
By Lee Goldberg
Thomas & Mercer

Lee Goldberg, who is a successful TV writer/producer on shows like Diagnosis Murder and Monk, is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty books.

Goldberg is known for his witty wordplay, twisty plots, and captivating characters.

In his latest work, True Fiction, Goldberg turns the lens back on himself and his colleagues in a fast-moving adventure where the line between fact and fiction is blurred.


Villanova Wins Second National Title in 3 Years

@VillanovaMBB.

The Villanova Wildcats cruised to their second national championship in three years as they beat the Michigan Wolverines, 79-62, on Monday night in San Antonio.

Villanova was led by Donte DiVincenzo, who had 31 points off the bench on 10-15 from the field, including 5-7 on three-pointers, with five rebounds and three assists.

The turning point of the game was when DiVincenzo came in about seven minutes into the first half and scored eight straight points and helped them turn a 14-8 deficit into a 37-28 lead at halftime.


Monday, April 2, 2018

Books: "Because We Are Bad" On Living With OCD





Because We Are Bad: OCD and A Girl Lost in Thought
By Lily Bailey
Harper; Hardcover; $26.99; available tomorrow April 3rd

Lily Bailey provides a searingly honest, brave, and beautifully written account of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, one of mental health's most misinterpreted and misunderstood conditions in her work Because We Are Bad: OCD and A Girl Lost in Thought.

What if your imaginary friend were not what most would think one is, a buddy, but a blight on your childhood?


Yankees Opener Postponed: What You Need To Know

Yankee Stadium. Photo by Jason Schott.


The Yankees have announced that their Opening Day game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium, originally scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1 p.m., has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 3, at 4:05 p.m.


Sunday, April 1, 2018

NYCFC Stay Unbeaten With Win In San Jose


Maxi Moralez after he scored a goal on Saturday night. USA Today Sports.


New York City Football Club overcame an early goal to pull out a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on the road on Saturday night.

The win keeps NYCFC undefeated on the season, with a record of 4-1-0, with 13 points, in first place in the Eastern Conference.

NYCFC won this one without David Villa, who felt discomfort during the warm-ups, so he was pulled from the starting lineup.