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Bo Bichette signed a three‑year, $126M deal with the Mets and says he’s ready for New York’s spotlight while transitioning to third base. Expectations are high in Queens.
After marathon talks in New York, the WNBA and players reached a verbal CBA that would raise top salaries and keep the 2026 season on track pending ratification.
Former Ohio State QB Justin Fields was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 sixth‑round pick. The Jets will absorb most of his 2026 salary. The move makes Fields a veteran backup depth while Mahomes rehabs.
Gotham FC will stage the 'Queens Classic' at Citi Field on July 15 — the first pro women's event at the stadium — with tickets on sale March 25.
A March 11 NFL memo shows the Tisch siblings want to move their remaining 23.1% New York Giants stake into trusts for their children. The request follows disclosure of Steve Tisch's communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
Matt Snell, the Jets fullback who rushed for 121 yards in Super Bowl III, has died at 84. His on‑field grit and a long rift with the team defined his post‑playing life.
Queens leaders toured Etihad Park as the 25,000-seat, all-electric stadium rises in Willets Point. The privately financed project promises jobs, affordable housing and a 2027 opening.
The United Airlines NYC Half runs March 15. Expect road closures from Prospect Park to Central Park.
Liverpool will face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2026, part of the Reds' U.S. pre‑season tour. The Bronx stop pairs a global club with a Hollywood‑backed Welsh side.
The Yankees will retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and unveil a Monument Park plaque on Sept. 26, following his 2025 Hall of Fame induction. The club says details and tickets will be posted on its site.
League officials floated routing more replay power through New York's Art McNally hub as referee talks stall ahead of a May deadline. The move would expand replay‑assist while keeping crews on the field.
Andrew Rakowsky resigned after reporting showed the New York Gaming Commission ignored federal evidence tied to a major horse-doping ring, raising oversight questions at state tracks.
Team USA meets Slovakia in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal in Milan; puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET and the winner advances to Sunday’s gold-medal game.
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