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Ryan Garcia takes big step following positive drug test
Ryan Garcia has taken a big step regarding his positive drug test. Garcia’s camp on Monday sent in a letter to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) requesting that his B-sample be analyzed. The request comes less than a week after news went public that a drug test sample he submitted prior to the fight tested... The post Ryan Garcia takes big step following positive drug test appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NYC’s ‘last remaining roller rink’ closes after nearly 20 years
After 17 years and more than 50,000 parties, the wheels have come off and the good times have rolled out of this Staten Island institution. Despite New York City’s recent abundance of pop-up rinks and its nostalgic reputation as a roller-disco mecca, RollerJam USA was the only year-round, indoor roller skating rink within the five boroughs from its June 2007 opening until its closure last Saturday. What’s more, it’s the last of a dying breed. RollerJam USA opened mere months after both the 66-year-old Empire Roller Skating Center closed in Brooklyn and the 29-year-old Roxy closed in Manhattan — and, in...
St. John’s, Rick Pitino look to help Kadary Richmond improve his 3-point shot
Among the reasons prized Seton Hall transfer Kadary Richmond picked St. John’s, at the top of the list was Rick Pitino’s history of player development, and in particular his work in improving his players’ jump shots. The 6-foot-6 Richmond’s one weakness is his long-range jumper. This past season, the All-Big East first-team selection shot just 27 percent from deep. He is a career 33.7 percent 3-point shooter. Improve in that area, and the lead guard’s NBA prospects drastically improve. How Rick Pitino envisions revamped St. John’s backcourt will work after Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith additions “I’ve always believed if you’re a very good foul...
‘Now it’s like a real climb:’ Daredevils climb crane atop state’s tallest building in cold, whipping winds (VIDEO)
For those with a fear of heights: Beware, this might not be the video for you. A group of daredevils, with only their backpacks and cameras, scaled the tallest building in the state amid cold and freezing winds, then went even higher by climbing a construction crane atop the structure for a birds-eye view of all of Jersey City and New York City from above.
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