Harvey’s a step and a run from no-hitter BY JOE RINI If it’s really darkest before the dawn, then a first glimmer of daylight gleamed for the New York Mets 30 years ago this week when a much heralded Darryl Strawberry made his major league debut on May 6, 1983. The current rebuilding efforts by […]
Boulders Opening Day to rock the house next week BY MARC MATURO The Rockland Boulders, who last season were recognized as the Can-Am League’s “Organization of the Year” after finishing third and leading all teams in attendance, are offering free admission to the unofficial start of the new season with exhibition games on May 10 […]
(Ramapo, NY) – For the second straight season, Provident Bank Park – the home of the Rockland Boulders – will host the first two rounds of Major League Baseball’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run competition. Boys and girls ages 7-to-14 will have the opportunity to test their skills in baseball and softball in the local […]
The College Sports Notebook is compiled by veteran sports writer and columnist Marc Maturo, a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). The notebook will be published every Thursday. Please send items of interest to [email protected]. Rockland CC reigns supreme on the diamond Sparked by tournament MVP Scott Peschiani and shortstop Anthony Barbetto […]
Just in time for summer, recently opened Iron Fist Athletics (IFA) is excited to announce their Grand Opening Fundraising event to kick off the season. IFA welcomes everyone to join them on Mothers Day, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for two in-house competitions: “Do it for Mom.” IFA will be holding a […]
BY CHAYIM TAUBER “The Knicks versus The Hicks” rivalry has made its foray into the 2000s and much like in the 90s, this series figures to be a long, gritty one predicated on good defense and timely three point shooting. The Knicks suffered an ugly loss in Game 1 in which they were simply beaten […]