Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 16:17:29 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:17:29 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/NATL-Marlen-Esparza-Becomes-USs-First-Woman-Olympic-Boxer-151744685.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/AP12021808550.jpg
Esparza nabbed her spot at the London games this summer by beating Vietnamese rival Luu Thi Duyen on Tuesday at the Women's World Championships in Qinguangdao, China.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Rangers-Hockey-New-York-Rangers-144902755.html Wed, 09 May 2012 11:11:06 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/rangers+OT+win.jpg
Get scores, analysis and updates on the Rangers amazing post-season run.

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Brian Cashman's probably pretty happy Soriano's around now.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Mets-Brewers-Terry-Collins-David-Wright-Ryan-Braun-DJ-Carrasco-151681405.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:15:38 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144538154.jpg
And so does David Wright, strangely enough.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Knicks-Offseason-Salary-Cap-Jeremy-Lin-Steve-Novak-JR-Smith-151602195.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:20:25 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/lin+ground+thumb.jpg
It could all come down to Jeremy Lin.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Mets-Brewers-Frank-Francisco-Miguel-Batista-Daniel-Murphy-151513255.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:23:51 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144495483.jpg
Three outs and a side of heartburn.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Triple-Play-Most-Iconic-Female-Gymnasts-144900275.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:02 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/iconic-female-gymnasts.jpg
A look at some of the best female gymnasts in Olympic history.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Rangers-Devils-NHL-Playoffs-Eastern-Conference-Finals-Game-One-Dan-Girardi-Henrik-Lundqvist-Chris-Kreider-151473685.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:30:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144495078.jpg
Chris Kreider's playoff story gets a little better.

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The New York Giants Super Bowl season in photos.

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It was a dismal end to a dramatic season for Rex Ryan and his Gang Green.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Enough-Yankees-Survive-to-Beat-the-Orioles-151506355.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:09:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144498661.jpg
Yankees limp their way to a win.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Rangers-Devils-NHL-Playoffs-Eastern-Conference-Finals-Henrik-Lundqvist-Martin-Brodeur-Ilya-Kovalchuk-Brad-Richards-151426835.html Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:12 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/140101358.jpg
Martin Brodeur is the only thing that remains unchanged.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Mets-Marlins-Frank-Francisco-Jon-Rauch-Ramon-Ramirez-151362685.html Mon, 14 May 2012 09:25:03 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144360083.jpg
Frank Francisco had a bad weekend.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Yankees-Mariners-Andy-Pettitte-Phil-Hughes-Jesus-Montero-151350035.html Mon, 14 May 2012 08:08:10 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144312318.jpg
An encouraging weekend for Yankees pitching.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Rangers-Capitals-NHL-Playoffs-Game-7-Devils-Henrik-Lundqvist-Brad-Richards-151270035.html Sun, 13 May 2012 15:45:21 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144257910.jpg
Big Game Brad does it again.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/NATL-2010-in-Memoriam-80669477.html Fri, 11 May 2012 16:10:32 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/caroll-shelby.jpg
Take a look back at the most notable deaths of the year.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Rangers-Capitals-NHL-Playoffs-Game-7-151147725.html Sat, 12 May 2012 10:30:20 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/rangers+game+7+preview.jpg
Chris Kreider reenters the picture.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Junior-Seau-Private-Memorial-Oceanside-NFL-Charger-151132585.html Fri, 11 May 2012 18:57:44 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/Junior-Seau-Casket2.jpg
The family of former San Diego Charger Junior Seau gathers to remember the former linebacker in an intimate ceremony.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Knicks-Offseason-Carmelo-Anthony-Amare-Stoudemire-Mike-Woodson-Jeremy-Lin-Tyson-Chandler-151117545.html Fri, 11 May 2012 10:39:30 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144090914.jpg
More excitement isn't really what the Knicks need next year.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Yankees-Rays-CC-Sabathia-Robinson-Cano-Eduardo-Nunez-151099625.html Fri, 11 May 2012 07:54:13 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144152377.jpg
The Price is finally right for CC.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Best-Olympic-Bodies-78237352.html Fri, 11 May 2012 12:12:23 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/OLY-Bodies-David-Oliver.jpg
From unbelievably muscular to totally drool-worthy, take a peek at some of the best Olympic bods past and present.

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Speaking publicly for the first time since he cut his hand in a post-game punch, Amar'e Stoudemire never formally apologized, but expressed his remorse in letting his team down since he's already been ruled out of Game 3.

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It's time to throw conventional wisdom out the window.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Mets-Sweep-Phillies-Ike-Davis-Cliff-Lee-150921265.html Thu, 10 May 2012 08:11:24 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144111061.jpg
Another comeback win in the City of Brotherly Love.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Yankees-Rays-Mariano-Rivera-David-Robertson-Rafael-Soriano-150918195.html Thu, 10 May 2012 07:38:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144111432.jpg
David Robertson blows a save.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Knicks-Miami-Heat-Game-5-Eastern-Conference-Playoffs-150874035.html Thu, 10 May 2012 06:29:45 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/AP120509067985.jpg
The long, strange trip comes to an end.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Knicks-Heat-NBA-Playoffs-Game-5-Carmelo-Anthony-Mike-Bibby-JR-Smith-Tyson-Chandler-LeBron-James-Dwyane-Wade-150824235.html Wed, 09 May 2012 16:16:11 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/144003847.jpg
You always kinda knew this Knicks season would come down to Mike Bibby. A tale as mad as this would need one last plot twist to make it hit home.

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When you absolutely, positively need a goal, Richards is the man to call.

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