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Manhattan's Top Readers Honored At the Yankees G

Manhattan's Top Readers Honored at Yankees Game

Student readers who excelled at the NYPL's Summer Reading Program shook hands with Yankee Curtis Granderson.

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Former Rice Standout Kadeem Jack Commits To Rutgers

Former Rice Standout Kadeem Jack Commits to Rutgers, Finally

Former Rice High School basketball standout Kadeem Jack verbally committed to Rutgers.

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Cappie Pondexter Leads Liberty to Win over Chicago in Season Opener

Liberty Beat Fever to Earn Trip to Eastern Conference Finals

The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 77-74 to earn a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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'If You See Something, Skate Something' Campaign Takes Page Out of MTA's Book(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

'See Something, Skate Something' Posters Put Spin on MTA Security...

Posters playing off the MTA slogan ask for city skateboarders' favorite spots.
Burress faces sentencing for illegal gun charge(Associated Press)

Former Giant Plaxico Burress Denied Work Release From Prison, Again

Burress was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to gun possession in October.

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Tiger Woods((AP Photo/Chuck Burton))

Tiger Woods Reportedly Moves to Lower Manhattan

The infamous golfer introduced himself to his new downtown Manhattan neighbors only days after asking the public for privacy.
Native Inwood Tennis Star Hits US Open

Local Tennis Star Irina Falconi Represents Inwood at the U.S. Open

After honing her tennis skills on the public courts of Inwood Hill Park, Irina Falconi competed at the U.S. Open Monday.
Roger Clemens Pleaded Not Guilty To Perjury Charges Monday(Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury Charges

Clemens was indicted Aug. 19 on charges he lied to Congress about his alleged steroid use.
Liberty Lose To Fever, Will Play Game Three In New York(Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Liberty Lose to Fever as Playoff Series Heads Back to Madison...

The New York Liberty dropped Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Fever.
Roger Federer, Venus Williams Take the Court as US Open Kicks Off(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Roger Federer, Venus Williams to Take the Court as US Open Kicks Off

The US Open is back, with some of the biggest names in tennis taking the court Monday.
Cappie Pondexter Leads Liberty to Win over Chicago in Season Opener(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Liberty Looking To Advance in WNBA Playoffs

Cappie Pondexter looks to lead the Liberty back to the WNBA conference finals for the first time since 2008.
Jets LB Calvin Pace Out With Broken Foot(Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Jets Linebacker Calvin Pace Suffers Broken Foot, Out Six...

Calvin Pace suffered the injury in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins on Friday.
Eli Manning Takes Big Hit in Monday Night Game vs. Jets(AP/Bill Kostroun)

Giants QB Eli Manning Practices in Helmet for First Time Since Head...

Quarterback Eli Manning practiced in a helmet for the first time since suffering a gash to his forehead against the Jets.
Maria Sharpova Greets Fans In Soho(Evian)

Maria Sharpova Serves Up Some Early U.S. Open Excitement in Manhattan

Maria Sharapova helped kick off U.S. Open hype at a Soho gallery.
Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run and NYC Family Heath Walk for the Children of Haiti a Success

New Records Set at Harlem Race Honoring Percy Sutton

The Percy Sutton 5k was run to honor the man who brought the New York City Marathon to all five boroughs.
Roger Clemens to be Indicted for Perjury(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens Indicted for Lying to Congress, Defends Himself on...

Baseball legend Roger Clemens was indicted Thursday on charges he lied to Congress about alleged steroid use.
Roger Clemens Ex-Teammates 'Feel' For Him, Stay Mostly Silent on Perjury Charges(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens' Ex-Teammates 'Feel' For Him, But Stay Mostly Silent...

Roger Clemens' former teammates are mostly mum on his perjury charges.
Prep for the NYC Marathon with Nutrition Tips

For Marathon Training, Don't Let Lunch Slow You Down

Megan Kretz, a runner and food blogger, shares tips on how to eat healthier to prepare for the New York City marathon.
New York Baseball Hero Bobby Thomson Dies

New York Baseball Hero Bobby Thomson Dies

Bobby Thomson, whose "shot heard round the world" captured the pennant for the New York Giants, died on Monday.
Jayson William((AP Photo/Kathy Johnson))

No 'Good Offer' on Table for Jayson Williams in DWI Charge

If ex-NBA star Jayson Williams pleads guilty to drunk driving, he'll still get the maximum sentence, says lawyer.
Eli Manning Takes Big Hit in Monday Night Game vs. Jets(AP/Bill Kostroun)

Eli Manning Splits Open His Forehead in Giants Win Over Jets

Giants quarterback Eli Manning left the preseason game in the second quarter after getting knocked in the head.
Rooney Mara

Giants Heir Rooney Mara Cast as 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'

Rooney Mara, whose great-grandfather founded the New York Giants, will play Lisbeth Salander in 'Dragon Tattoo.'
Paterson Urges Legislature to Pass Overdue Budget(Governor's Office)

Gov. David Paterson a No-Show for Ethics Hearing About Yankees Tickets

Gov. David Paterson did not attend a hearing Tuesday on whether he unlawfully secured World Series tickets.
Kids Competition Fierce At City Parks Tennis Program

Competition Fierce at Girls Tennis Tournament in Central Park

Eleven teams from the five boroughs competed in the tennis tournament.
Times Square Yankees Ticket Booth Opens Monday

Times Square Yankees Ticket Booth Opens

The Yankees ticket booth will be located inside the Times Square Modell's.
Sanchez Shines in Jets Debut(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jets Have Something to Prove Against Giants at First Game in New...

The Jets and Giants will battle for hometown bragging rights in the first game in the New Meadowlands Monday.
Two Game Suspension for K-Rod For Allegedly Assaulting Father-In-Law at Citi Field(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

K-Rod Tore Ligament in Alleged Altercation With His Girlfriend's...

Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, AKA K-Rod, injured him thumb after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend's father.
Puerto Rico Dominates Brazil 77-55 in Nike World Basketball Festival

World Class Basketball Comes to a Harlem Park

Puerto Rico took on Brazil at Rucker Park as part of the Nike World Basketball Festival.
Two Game Suspension for K-Rod For Allegedly Assaulting Father-In-Law at Citi Field(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

K-Rod apologizes to Mets' management

Mets closer K-Rod apologized to the Mets' management before Saturday night's game.
Two Game Suspension for K-Rod For Allegedly Assaulting Father-In-Law at Citi Field(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

K-Rod Arraigned For Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend's Father

Mets pitcher K-Rod was arraigned on assault charges for allegedly attacking his girlfriend's father in the team's clubhouse.
Jay-Z Opening Act for Manhattan's World Basketball Festival

Jay-Z Kicks Off World Basketball Festival at Radio City Music Hall...

Jay-Z will perform at the kick-off of the World Basketball Festival at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday.
Isiah Thomas Returns To Knicks(Flickr/Keith Allison)

Isiah Thomas' Brief Return to the Knicks is Nixed

Isiah Thomas will not consult for the Knicks because of conflicts of interest, he said Wednesday.
Darrelle Revis(Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

HBO's 'Hard Knocks' is Jets Latest Off the Field Distraction

Fans will get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Jets training camp when "Hard Knocks" airs on HBO Wednesday night.
Jets Fans Cheer Teams Training Efforts, and New Reality Show

Jets Fans Rally Ahead of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Premiere

Jets fans kicked-off the premiere of the reality show "Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the NY Jets," Tuesday.
Landon Donovan - World Cup(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US Mens Soccer Team, and 15 World Cup Players, Take on Brazil at...

Soccer fans who still have World Cup fever can catch the US Men's National Team take on Brazil.
Isiah Thomas Returns To Knicks(Flickr/Keith Allison)

Disgraced Ex-Coach Isiah Thomas Returns to the Knicks - to Fans'...

Isiah Thomas returns to Madison Square Garden as a consultant.
A-Rod Hits 600th Home Run — At Last!

At Last! A-Rod Hits 600th Home Run

A-Rod finally hit his 600th home run during the first inning of Wednesday's matinee against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Basketball Legends John Sparks and John Wallace Celebrate New Basketball Courts in Washington Heights

Charles Rangel, John Starks Celebrate Opening of Basketball Courts...

John Starks joined in a ribbon cutting followed by a basketball clinic for kids in Washington Heights on Wednesday.
A-Rod Nails Game-Winner In Eighth(Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

A-Rod Reportedly Misses Yankees Team Photo, Will Be Digitally Added

A-Rod missed out on the Yankees team photo Tuesday because he missed the memo on it.
A-Rod Still Looks for 600 as the Yankees Slide into Second Place(Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

A-Rod Still Looks for 600 as the Yankees Slide into Second Place

A-Rod is still stuck on 599 home runs and now the Yankees are stuck in second place with third straight loss.
Chris Simms Busted for Allegedly Driving in Manhattan While on Drugs, Reports Say

NFL Star Chris Simms Denies He Told Police He "Smoked Everything"

Alleged pot-head and son of Giants star Phil Simms is fighting to have statements thrown out of court.
Outdoor Ping Pong on the Table for East Village's Tompkins Square Park(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Outdoor Ping Pong on the Table for East Village's Tompkins Square Park

A local manufacturer is hopeful an outdoor table will be installed as early as August in the East Village park.
Marcus Thames, A-Rod Hit Ninth Inning Homers to Rally Yanks Past Red Sox(Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

A-Rod Stuck on 599 Home Runs as Yankees Open Series Against Tampa Bay

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees begin an important three-game series with the second-place Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
Rex Ryan, the Jets' Larger-Than-Life Coach, Has Weight Loss Surgery((Rick Stewart/Getty Images))

Jets Fans to Get a Sneak Peek of 'Hard Knocks' Thursday Night

Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan said he won't be the main character on HBO's documentary series "Hard Knocks."
Amar'e Stoudemire talks to reporters in New York.(AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

Amar'e Stoudemire, New Knicks Superstar, Tweets From Personal...

Amar'e Stoudemire told an Israeli newspaper he decided to learn Hebrew after discovering his mother was Jewish.
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