Books: Fun Takes On The Craft Of Writing

There are two new books that examine writers and their craft, both told through fun illustrations, A Sidecar Named Desire: Great Writers and the Booze that Stirred Them by Greg Clarke and Monte Beauchamp; and Rock Critic Law: 101 Unbreakable Rules for Writing Badly About Music by Michael Azerrad.

MLS Playoffs: Red Bulls Roll Past Columbus To Reach East Final

The Red Bulls celebrate Daniel Royer's late goal. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Red Bulls played one of their best games of the season at just the right time, as they beat the Columbus Crew, 3-0, on Sunday night at Red Bull Arena to win their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup.

Columbus won the first leg at home a week ago, 1-0, and they didn't put much pressure on the net in this one, as Red Bulls goalkeeper and captain Luis Robles needed to make just three saves for his seventh career postseason clean sheet in his 20th career playoff match.

MLS Playoffs: NYCFC No Match For Atlanta

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Atlanta United ran out New York City Football Club, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon to win their Eastern Conference Semifinal.

Coupled with their 1-0 win at Yankee Stadium a week ago, Atlanta won by an aggregate of 4-1.

Books: On Food & Drink

There are three new books out that will refine your palette and make you appreciate drinks in a new way: Tasty Ultimate: How To Cook Basically Anything; House of Vinegar: The Power of Sour, with Recipes; and Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint.

St. John's Wins Battle With Bowling Green

Photo by Jason Schott.

St. John's faced a tough test in their second game of the season on Friday night at Carnesecca Arena, as they outlasted Bowling Green, 84-80.

Just as they did in their opening night win on Tuesday night over Loyola-Maryland, St. John's jumped out to a nice lead early, as Marvin Clark II drained a pair of free throws to make it 20-12 seven minutes in.

Books: Find Out About Yourself & Friends With "Fill Me In"

FILL ME IN: Part Journal, Part Game, All Yours
Touchstone; hardcover; $14.99

Having close friendships is very important and can bring lots of joy to our lives. Throughout major milestones in life, people are there along the way that mean very much to us.

Red Bulls' Aaron Long Named MLS Defender Of The Year

Courtesy of the Red Bulls.

Red Bulls center back Aaron Long has been named the 2018 MLS Defender of the Year, the league announced on Wednesday. 

Long earns MLS Defender of the Year honors in just his second MLS season, two years removed from being named USL Defender of the Year in 2016 with NYRB II. He also plays for the United States Men's National team.