Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:49:29 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:49:29 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Beckham-Could-Bring-Title-To-Go-With-Headlines-70659922.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:02 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*93/93049981.jpg
So far, David Beckham’s stay in America has been more about style than substance, but leading the Galaxy to an MLS Title on Sunday could change that.

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Say it ain't so, D-Wade. In case you're interested in buying a multi-million dollar mansion and ripping every Heat fans hearts' out in the process, here's a look inside D-Wade's crib.

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Brock Lesnar, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, is facing a career-threatening intestinal illness in addition to a serious bacterial infection. It is still unknown if Lesnar will return to the ring, but his...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/The-Biggest-Seven-Days-of-the-Giants-Season-70647552.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:11 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/eli-manning-week.jpg
With two games in five days, the Giants hold their destiny in their own hands.

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If the Knicks won't sign Iverson, they've got to turn team over to the young players.

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In the long list of inane debates touched off by Jets mouths, this is the dumbest.

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Giants ace Tim Lincecum talks to NBC Bay Area Sports about his second consecutive Cy Young Award.

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Whether Thierry Henry's handball was cheating or a referee's mistake might depend on what side of the Atlantic you're on.

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With A-Rod celebrating a title, Sanchez has become the most scrutinized athlete in New York.

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Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/And-Eddy-Curry-Shall-Lead-Them-70457267.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:53 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/eddy-curry-returns.jpg
Curry's back, Iverson might be coming and the Knicks win a game.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/LeBron-Could-be-the-Answer-to-Multiple-New-York-Sports-Problems-70394197.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:58 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/lebron-football.jpg
Just because the Knicks and Nets stink doesn't mean we can't get LeBron to New York.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Zach-Greinkes-Cy-Young-Does-Not-a-Revolution-Make--70374827.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:06:27 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/zach-greinke-cy-young.jpg
Sabermetrics don't tell the whole story of Greinke's victory.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Jerry-Manuel-Gets-a-Little-More-Rope-70361112.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/jerry-manuel-pressure.jpg
Manuel won't have to look over his shoulder in his own dugout.

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Knicks Head Coach Mike D'Antoni and Guard Nate Robinson talk about the possibility of the team acquiring Allen Iverson.

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UPDATED: Court documents allege sex, drugs and violence in the Merriman home.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/When-Weis-Goes-Hell-Take-Irish-Exceptionalism-With-Him--70298077.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:11 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/charlie-weis.jpg
The end of Charlie Weis's tenure will mark the official end of Notre Dame as college football's premier brand.

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Allen Iverson is done with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Shedding tears won't work as well as asking for advice.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Iversons-an-Answer-Because-Knicks-Ask-Desperate-Questions-70270332.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:19:38 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/allen-iverson-1117c.jpg
The Knicks shouldn't need Allen Iverson, but they do.

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Maybe not playing was the key for the Giants all along.

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Enrique Santos pulled a Sammy Sosa, but in reverse, at Sosa's 41st birthday party

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/television/Jon-Gruden-Cool-With-The-Booth-70199512.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:45 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*89/jongrudensjongruden.jpg
Most assumed Jon Gruden's foray into Monday Night Football broadcasting would be a one-year thing. Oh, to be so lucky.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Supreme-Court-Hails-the-Redskins-70188637.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:01:36 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*83/55988858.jpg
By doing absolutely nothing, the U.S. Supreme Court handed the Redskins another victory.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Belichick-Blew-the-Game-But-Not-for-the-Reason-You-Think-70195832.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:49 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/bill-belichick1.jpg
If Belichick was wrong on Sunday, it wasn't because the Patriots failed to get a first down.

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The Jets aren't allowed to mention swagger again until they actuall prove they have it.

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Josh Scobee kicked a 21-yard field goal as time expired to give the Jacksonville Jaguars a 24-22 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

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The unstoppable Manny Pacquiao locked up his 7th title in seven classes with a bloody win over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas Saturday, setting up the Filipino fighter for a mega-match against superman Floyd...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Maybe-Michael-Phelps--70101062.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:42:40 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/102809_Phelps_01.jpg
Maybe he just got tired of gold.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/LT-I-Didnt-Run-70040277.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:59:18 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/110909+Lawrence+Taylor+mug+shot.jpg
Lawrence Taylor said he had a right to flee the scene of an accident in Miami this week

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/LeBron-Will-Change-Numbers-To-Honor-Jordan-69987577.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:25 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*91/92996101.jpg
Nike guy LeBron James says he will stop wearing number 23 next year to honor Nike icon Jordan, and that other NBA players should do the same. Coincidence?

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Image-Trumps-Players-in-Todays-NFL-69991082.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:48:31 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/Celek+Captain1.jpg
The NFL keeps sending the message that it wants to be seen as bloodthirsty rather than entertaining.

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If Rex Ryan wants a loud crowd, he should have his team give them something to cheer about.

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Don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got. He's just a bedraggled bum from the Bronx – in an upcoming movie, that is.

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A long cold sports winter would be enlivened by a good St. John's team.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Broadway-Joe-Might-Lose-His-Dogs-69893127.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:17:34 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/56737617.jpg
The former NFL star's Palm Beach neighbors are sick of being his dogs' chew toys

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Ex-Laker-Byron-Scott-Axed-In-New-Orleans-69898182.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:39 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*81/92905439.jpg
After a 3-6 start and some dismal play by his team, Lakers legend Byron Scott was let go by New Orleans. That does not mean he should be hired in LA.

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Eagles tight end Brent Celek could have some "Captain” in him after all.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Hideki-Matsui-Has-a-Very-Smart-Agent-69886762.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:25:39 -0500 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/120*90/hideki-matsui-arn-tellem.jpg
Matsui's reps know he has a value beyond the field.

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Tyson's latest arrest might not stop him from continuing to win hearts and minds.

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