Start spreading the news — some semblance of normalcy is at last returning to New York. On Sunday, the 50th New York City Marathon brought out 30,000 entrants — down 40 percent from the usual 50,000, thanks to COVID — and the thousands of spectators who turned out to cheer the runners on. “To me, … Continue reading 50th New York City Marathon →

The Giants concluded an unconventional week of preparation in a most satisfying manner. Putting aside the distractions of numerous false-positive COVID tests, late schedule changes, and players going on and off the reserve list, the Giants rode an opportunistic defense, Graham Gano's reliable leg, and just enough offense to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders, 23-16, … Continue reading NY Giants Beat Las Vegas Raiders 23-16 →

In the New York Jets’ 7th game of the 2021 season, on a perfect day for football in East Rutherford, the Jets gave the fans a Halloween treat with a surprising 34 - 31 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Early in the game the Jets marched right down the field for a touchdown against a … Continue reading NY Jets Actually Win A Game, Beat Bengals 34-31 →

With a 7-0 win against the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves took the World Series in a remarkable turnaround from a middling performance through midsummer to the championship in November. Jorge Soler provided the biggest blow — a mammoth, three-run homer in the top of the third to open the scoring — while Dansby Swanson … Continue reading The Atlanta Braves Are The 2021 World Series Champions →