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Early Addition: Olympic swimmers pee in the pool
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Sparked by Biles, Olympics athletes to have vast mental health resources
NEW YORK — History teaches us that movements require a moment. Nothing crystallized the cause of civil rights like Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus in 1955. For the plight of mental health of athletes, the moment came when Simone Biles gave up her seat at the Tokyo Olympics.
NYC triple jumper Salif Mane heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.CBS New York had the chance to speak with the Fairleigh Dickinson University star after he qualified for the Olympic games earlier this month in Eugene, Oregon. He took home the gold by a whopping 2 feet over the second place finisher."An Olympian is something that's stuck to your name for life, and that's history right there," Mane told Otis Livingston. "So being able to say that I'm an Olympian, it's wonderful."Mane is...
Where to watch the 2024 Olympics in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kicked off Friday afternoon, and if you’re still trying to find a watch party, we’ve got you covered. Fifty-four athletes will represent New York and New Jersey in this year’s Olympics, and their hometowns are making sure to cheer for Team […]
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit in 10th propels red-hot Mets past Braves in thriller
After making Yankee Stadium their personal playground the previous two nights, the Mets continued their winning ways at Citi Field on Thursday, beating the Braves in dramatic fashion. They opened a key four-game series against Atlanta with a 3-2, 10-inning win in Queens, capped off by Jeff McNeil’s two-out RBI single that scored free-runner Jose Iglesias. It was the Mets’ fourth straight win and brought them to within half a game of the slumping Braves for the top spot in the NL wild-card race. Winners of 14 of their past 17 games at home, the Mets also sent Atlanta to its fifth consecutive...
Around Town - BBQ-Pizza Collab, Olympic Gold, Kids Bash, Charlie Parker Jazz Fest and more
Chef Billy Durney of Hometown BBQ will join Chef Anthony Mangieri in the kitchen of Una Pizza Napoletana for a one night only collab. Together they will make a special pizza that will be featured alongside Una’s nightly menu. Proceeds from each pizza will be donated to Refettorio Harlem, a non-profit organization that rescues otherwise imperfect food from waste, transforming it into nourishing meals. Reservations via Resy.
NJ hospital helps fund trip to nationals for Newark soccer team
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — From helping Newark soccer players get to nationals, and helping you get hired by highlighting hot jobs available, PIX11’s Monica Morales is helping make things happen in the community. In June, PIX11 met a dynamic boys soccer team in Newark. They couldn’t afford to go to nationals. After PIX11’s story, they raised $32,000 […]
NJ Native Wins Belmont Stakes & Takes $2 Million Grand Prize
Some people skip classes to go down the shore. Others play hooky and go to Great Adventure or spend the day shopping in New York City. But as a kid, Vito Cucci skipped school at 12 years old to bet on horses at Monmouth Park. Flash forward to 2024, and his horse Dornoch claimed the top prize at the prestigious Belmont Stakes race.
Churchill Downs announces $90M Grandstand Club and Pavilion renovation plan. What to know
Churchill Downs, the famed Louisville-based horseracing company known for hosting the Kentucky Derby, has announced a new $90 million project to be completed ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby next year. The new project will include renovations to the existing grandstands at the track. The company said in a release...
Where to find–or learn–your favorite Olympic sport in NYC
Tuning in to the Olympics can inspire us to run, sail, leap, or roll back into our favorite athletic pastimes–or discover new ones. The 2024 Summer Olympics, hosted in Paris from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, August 11, will feature 329 events in 32 sports, from traditional sports like tennis and track to newcomers like skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing (breaking will make its Olympic debut this year). If you’d like to get into archery, find a soccer team, or learn to surf, New York City can help you get moving. From programs run by the city’s parks to private clubs and organizations, the list below will get you started–or ready for the 2028 games!
Rick Pitino already sees St. John’s making big gains in two key areas
Lateral quickness and lack of size — two shortcomings a season ago — shouldn’t be a problem this year for St. John’s. Those were two qualities Rick Pitino brought up immediately when asked about his initial impressions of his new roster a month into summer workouts. And that is without highly regarded Portuguese forward Ruben Prey and projected starting wing RJ Luis practicing yet. There are two 7-footers in USC transfer Vince Iwuchukwu and freshman Khaman Maker, and high-caliber athletes such as Utah transfer Deivon Smith, Seton Hall transfer Kadary Richmond and Aaron Scott of North Texas. “This is the most talent I’ve...
Championship Food Meets Championship Tennis at the 2024 U.S. Open With Star-Studded Lineup of World-Renowned Chefs and Unmatched Dining Options
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and its hospitality partner Levy today announced a preview of the celebrity chef partners and expansive dining options available during the 2024 US Open. Fans on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will have the opportunity to indulge in a diverse array of unparalleled food and drink experiences that cater to every taste and reflect New York City’s vibrant culinary scene.
New York and New Jersey athletes gear up for 2024 Olympics
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony begins Friday, and the first full day of competition is Saturday. Dozens of Olympic athletes call New York and New Jersey home, including several from the fencing team who trained at the Manhattan Fencing Center. Mr. G met up with one of the women’s saber champions […]
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