Sports columnist Marc Maturo’s official column Step aside Father Time, these guys won’t be denied Youth must be served, except when it comes to pickup basketball or “hoops.” There are many Over-30 basketball leagues throughout the county, half-court games for those so inclined, and other organized leagues but pickup or “open” hoops still manages to […]
3.1-mile run/walk has raised more than $90,000 for Center since 1988 CONGERS, N.Y. (July 8) – More than 400 runners and walkers are expected Saturday, July 13 for the 26th annual Rockland Road Runners Women’s Distance Festival 5K at Rockland Lake State Park. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Center for Safety & […]
Blackhawks win second of decade BY CHAYIM TAUBER Here’s why the Stanley Cup Finals are a whole ‘nother animal than any other show in sports. Whereas LeBron was lauded for playing a large stretch with his headband knocked off, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins played with a broken rib, torn cartilage, and a separated […]
Satin is smooth and All-Star Game anticipation builds BY JOE RINI PHOTOS BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM Following a long stretch of lackluster play which saw the New York Mets drop to a season “high” of 15 games under .500 on June 15, Terry Collins’ crew has rebounded to win 11 of their last 17 games. […]
Sports columnist Marc Maturo’s official column Rockland Rockets: Florida, here we come The Rockland Rockets are blasting off, soon headed to Orlando, Fla., offering a group of basketball-playing youngsters a taste of national competition and some life lessons, as well. The Rockets’ 16U team led, coached by former Nyack College all-American point guard Sheanan Martinez […]