Category: Sports
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Ping pong’s popularity on display with SPIN’s grand opening
New Yorkers lined up around the block to play table tennis.
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City tennis courts cost New Yorkers more time than money
New Yorkers can wait for hours to play on city courts.
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GPS watches and running apps have taken over. But is the technology good for training?
Coaches and runners in New York City feel conflicted about whether GPS apps and watches actually improve training.
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NYC soccer leagues struggle for field space
As they grow, recreational soccer leagues request more field space in New York City parks. But the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation can’t seem to meet their demands.
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Spectators head to Pier 84 for tugboat competition
Racing tugboats: The Working Harbor Committee hosted the 24th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition.
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Fantasy football parties a boon for businesses
Fantasy football, an $11 billion industry, is making money for Midtown West bars and restaurants that host draft parties.
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On A Day Marked By Gluttony, A Few Decided To Sweat It Out
Crossfit Fifth Avenue hosted two Thanksgiving workout sessions for several locals and visitors who chose pain over the Macy’s Parade.
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After Sandy: Baseball’s David Cone Serves Beer To Help Victims
Former Mets and Yankess pitcher David Cone spent a night as a guest bartender at Foley’s NY Pub and restaurant to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims.
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After Sandy: Running on Empty
About 2,000 runners gathered in Central Park Sunday morning for an unofficial mini-marathon, despite New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s cancellation of the official run in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Athletes travelled from all over the world to participate in world’s largest marathon, which was cancelled in a last minute announcement by the…
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After Sandy: Knicks Kick-Off New Season At Madison Square Garden
In an effort to return to normalcy after Hurricane Sandy hit the Tri-state area, New York Knicks fans streamed into Madison Square Garden Friday night for the team’s season opener against the Miami Heat. Newlyweds Jesse and Suszana Cohen traveled by train from Princeton, New Jersey to Penn Station for the game. Jesse Cohen, 26, is a season…
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Hockey Lockout Puts Local Businesses in the Penalty Box
While the NHL continues its lockout between players and owners this year, local business around Madison Square Garden are already gearing up for the effects of a lost season.
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Winning at FIT…and Looking Good Doing It
Athletic director, Kerri-Ann McTiernan takes a “win at all costs” attitude to succeed with a sports program at a school known more for prowess at the sewing machine than on the field.
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New York City’s 42nd Marathon
Every autumn, New Yorkers prepare to feel inspired by The ING New York City Marathon. Sunday was no exception as spectators lined up on the sidelines in all five boroughs, holding signs and shouting names of friends, or strangers, who ran 26.2 arduous miles. For the 46,795 people who completed the 42nd annual race this…
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Race Pacers Opt Out of Running in NYC Marathon
Next Sunday, the NYC Marathon will feature top runners from all over the world. Those who did not make the qualifying standards will join millions of fans on the sideline, and perhaps try again next year.
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Gloves, Bicycles and One Hell of a Night
You never know who you’ll meet in Times Square: A couple of tough-guy bantamweights, a couple of celebs, and not a soul who wants to watch boxing on TV, not even in a boxing bar. One reporter’s odyssey along the not-at-all-mean streets of midtown.
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Runners train for NYC Marathon
With the New York City Marathon only days away, hopefuls who wish to qualify among the more than 40,000 runners bombard run clubs.
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No Basketball Means Big Problems
Although the Knicks value’ continues to soar despite their home arena being closed, local business around Madison Square Garden aren’t so fortunate during the NBA lockout.
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Surf’s Up, New York
When Quiksilver decided to use the most prestigious surfing event in the world to expand its influence in the USA, it picked an unlikely location; not San Francisco, California or Malibu, but Long Beach on Long Island, New York.
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