Ring 8 to Present American Hero Award Nov. 29
The new award honors boxers who served their country, with its first recipient, Al LaBarba, to be recognized posthumously at a Brooklyn banquet.
New York Sports News
Across New York, coverage here takes in athletic competition, championship outcomes, league business decisions and player milestones. Reporting examines the professional landscape and the culture of sports in the state.
Football
Eleven Section III Teams Rank Top 10 in State
The New York State Sportswriters Association released its latest high school football state rankings, with Section III well represented.
Soccer
Albertus Magnus Edges Sachem East in Overtime
Sophia Rohrbacher's goal with under eleven minutes left in overtime decided the Southeast Regional Class AAA girls soccer final at Nyack High School.
Equestrian
Beauty Reigns Wins Pumpkin Pie Stakes at Belmont
The 3-year-old-and-up filly and mare took the 7-furlong race at Belmont Park in a time of 1:22.56.
Basketball
Live Poll
Do you think local sports coverage is getting worse in your area?
SNY Cuts Staff, Cancels Signature Shows
The regional sports network laid off much of its editorial staff and canceled SportsNite and Baseball Night in New York on Friday.
Baseball
Live Poll
Do you consider celebrity endorsements when deciding which political candidates to support?
Mark Teixeira Endorses Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General
The former New York Yankees star supports the Republican challenger in her bid for state attorney general.
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Day to day, that means reporting on tournament results, business developments within major leagues, athlete achievements and high-profile industry events. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties. Public stadium financing and the impact of large venues on their surrounding infrastructure are constant themes in the state. The cycle of high-stakes competition and organizational leadership changes defines the focus of most reporting here.