Marc Maturo’s official sports column Kivlehan keeps baseball close to his heart Valentine’s Day can mean many things to many people. Consider 24-year-old Pat Kivlehan of West Nyack. “I’m leaving Valentine’s Day, going to Peoria, Arizona, for spring training,” the Rutgers University alum said on the cusp of his second full season playing professional […]
A former St. Joseph’s and Nyack High School basketball standout was arrested last week on sex abuse charges. Terrence McNair, 18, of Valley Cottage was arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a girl under 15 years of age “sometime between October 2012 and June 2013,” according to Clarkstown PD. The sexual acts […]
BY MARC MATURO The passing of Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Ralph Kiner erases the last public voice to the original 1962 Mets, when Kiner joined Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in both the radio and TV booths. “Whaddaya say, Ralphie Boy,” was often my gracious, energetic greeting, and the big guy most often […]
“Ralph Kiner was one of the most beloved people in Mets history — an original Met and extraordinary gentleman. After a Hall of Fame playing career, Ralph became a treasured broadcasting icon for more than half a century. His knowledge of the game, wit, and charm entertained generations of Mets fans. Like his stories, he […]
Marc Maturo’s official sports column Boxing digging its roots deeper in Hillburn The storied New York Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament staged another card at the Torne Valley Sports Complex in Hillburn, and it’s not too soon to already talk about next year and beyond. Asked if the tournament, […]
BY CHAYIM TAUBER The highly anticipated match-up of the NFL’s best offense and defense went awry from the very first snap of the game (a case of “Manny being Manny”). That Tim Tebow was the most successful Broncos Quarterback at Super Bowl XLVIII ought to tell you something. This game was the single worst Super […]