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New York Sire Stakes finals drawn

Yonkers, NY – Two- and 3-year-olds are ready to compete in their $300,000 New York Sire Stakes finals as part of a stakes-laden program on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 12) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and post positions for those events are now set. Saturday’s program, which begins at 11:50 a.m....

Yonkers, NY · 09-07

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Giants name Hoboken's Joe Borkowski Coach of the Week

East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Joe Borkowski of the Hoboken High School Redwings (Hoboken, N.J.) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 1 of the 2026 season. Borkowski's Redwings traveled to Riggins Field in East Rutherford to play Becton Regional and walked away with a 50-28 victory, rushing 26 times for 435 yards and six touchdowns. Senior Devin McMillan accounted for 316 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns, and caught the team's only completed pass for 2 yards in the game. Borkowski took over the Hoboken football program in 2024 after the team finished the previous season 0-8. The team has improved dramatically with 3 wins in 2024 and a 9-0 regular season in 2025 that ended with a 31-28 playoff loss at Rutherford with a last-second field goal.

Hoboken, NJ · 09-02

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Low participation leads to NY high school football team canceling season opener

A New York high school football program will not be suiting up for its season opener. After pulling out of a scrimmage, Hastings decided to cancel their season-opener against Dobbs Ferry. The news was first reported by The Journal News, part of the USA TODAY Network . The program was down to 18 eligible players, which is two above the minimum required to participate in a contest. A USA TODAY analysis suggests that participation numbers in the Empire State are on the decline , as statewide participation has dropped just under 33% since 2008 — from 38,354 to 25,874 in 2024. That comes despite New York gaining roughly 400,000 in population during that same time. “We don’t even have a youth program anymore,” Hastings athletic director Drew Wendol told Lohud. “We’ve been practicing but had four players injured before the scrimmage. We’re hoping that they will be cleared and ready to go, and we may have a couple of new kids registering.” The program went 3-6 a season ago and is 9-32 since 2021. Despite the downfall in numbers, enrollment has shot up, moving the program up to Class B in New York Section 1. With 11 seniors on the

New York · 09-01

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Men's Soccer Ties Yeshiva in Opener

PURCHASE, N.Y. - The SUNY Purchase men's soccer team opened up the 2026 slate with a hard-fought tie Tuesday night, as it equaled Yeshiva University at 2-all. With the result, both teams started the year 0-0-1 overall and in the Skyline Conference. The Macs scored first, finding the back of...

New York, NY · 09-02

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Athlos cancels October meet at N.Y.’s Icahn Stadium

Athlos, the women’s-only track league founded in 2024, has announced “the cancellation of its Oct. 2 meet at Icahn Stadium in Manhattan.” The first international Athlos meet is “scheduled to go ahead as planned” in London on Sept. 18. Team Athlos said its goal is for Athlos events to be “aligned with the global athletics calendar” starting in 2027. The challenges of existing as an end-of-season meet “have been compounded by the introduction of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships,” for which the inaugural competition takes place in Budapest in mid-September. Athletes there are all “guaranteed to take home a cut” of the $10M prize pot. Founder Alexis Ohanian, in a video posted to X, said that “this was his decision.” He explained, “We built ATHLOS at the very end of the season to give athletes one more go at peak performance. … To ask you to do it one more time in New York was a step too far.” Ohanian added that “planning for ATHLOS to return to New York in 2027 has started, in addition to ‘other events’” (THE ATHLETIC, 8/29).

New York · 08-30

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Match Report: Red Bull New York 1 – 3 Philadelphia Union

The New York Red Bulls came into tonight looking to reverse their slide, while the Union entered the match looking for another win and to prove that their streak was not just a new manager “bounce.” It was a tight, physical match, but the Union showed fight and talent against a strong Red Bull side and have probably put the rest of the league on notice that this team is for real.

Philadelphia, PA · 08-30

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Report finds FIFA revenue exceeded $3.3B projection

FIFA's impact continues as part of Gov. Hochul's $5M NY Kicks program that builds soccer infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. — ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026™ generated $3.5 billion in total economic impact across New York and New Jersey, exceeding the region’s original projected impact of $3.3 billion. The Economic and Fiscal Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the New York and New Jersey Region report, conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, demonstrates the extraordinary scale of economic activity created by hosting the world’s largest sporting event.

New York · 08-27

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N.Y. Mayor Mamdani launches 1,000 discounted U.S. Open tickets for residents

N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured 1,000 “affordable” tickets for the U.S. Open, which will be “distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to local residents” in response to “public concern over surging” ticket prices, according to Adam Crafton of THE ATHLETIC. Mamdani on Tuesday will announce that N.Y. residents “will be able to buy $100 tickets for main-draw matches taking place between Aug. 30 and through Sept. 8,” which would “appear to give New Yorkers the chance to buy tickets until the quarterfinal stage of the competition.” The tickets made available will “include seats in the two biggest show courts, Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, as well as grounds passes.” Tickets to Arthur Ashe Stadium will also “grant spectators access to general admission seating on Armstrong and all other courts.” Tickets to Louis Armstrong Stadium will also “grant spectators access to general admission seating on all other courts except Arthur Ashe Stadium,” which is fully ticketed. The tickets will be available starting at 10am ET on Wednesday. In order to be eligible, buyers “must have a certified NYC zip code.” The tickets “will not be eligible for resale through Ticketmaster.” Sources said that any difference in price between Mamdani’s $100 tickets and the actual value is “being absorbed by USTA” (THE ATHLETIC, 8/25).

New York, NY · 08-25

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Governor Hochul Announces $3.5 Billion In Regional Economic Impact From FIFA World Cup 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026™ generated $3.5 billion in total economic impact across New York and New Jersey, exceeding the region’s original projected impact of $3.3 billion. The Economic and Fiscal Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the New York and New Jersey Region report, conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, demonstrates the extraordinary scale of economic activity created by hosting the world’s largest sporting event.

New York · 08-26

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Red Onions Place Third at NYS Championship

The Spencerport Red Onions Drill Team brought home a third-place finish at the 2026 NYS Championship Drill in Hempstead on August 15. Firematic racing combines teamwork, athleticism, and precision firematic skill as teams race against the clock in high-energy events, pushing themselves and their equipment to the limit in pursuit of victory.

Spencerport, NY · 08-21

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Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer signs agreement with MetLife Stadium

Athletic Brewing Company, a non-alcoholic beer brewer with breweries in Connecticut and California, announced Aug. 18 a multi-year agreement with MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Under the agreement, Athletic Brewing will become a Proud Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner of MetLife Stadium, the New York Giants and the New York Jets. The...

East Rutherford, NJ · 08-19

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New York Team Vying For Little League World Series Berth Credits Phone Ban For Team’s Success

The Long Island, New York, team that is currently vying for a Little League World Series berth credits a ban on phone use during team activities for much of its success. While the Port Washington Little League team lost on Monday to the team from New Jersey, they are still just two wins away from […] The post New York Team Vying For Little League World Series Berth Credits Phone Ban For Team’s Success appeared first on BroBible.

Port Washington, NY · 08-10

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2026 New York Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings

State champion Iona Prep (New Rochelle) enters 2026 as the top-ranked team in the MaxPreps preseason top 25 for New York. The Gaels defeated St. Francis (Hamburg) 42-21 to capture the program's second straight NYSCHSAA championship and third over the past five years. Wake Forest commit Joshua Simmons and Boston College commit Mamadee Sangaray lead a defensive front for Iona Prep that hopes for a three-peat in 2026.

New York · 08-03

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New York moves one step closer to hosting the Winter Olympics once again

Gov. Kathy Hochul is speeding up her plan to bring the Winter Olympics back to New York. An exploratory committee launched by the New York governor visited venues on Monday that could potentially host the Games in 2042. Officials want to host events in Lake Placid (which previously held the Winter Olympics 1932 and 1980), as well as New York City.

New York · 08-04

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PFL New York results: Dakota Ditcheva sweeps Denise Kielholtz in return

Dakota Ditcheva was back in action Friday – and back in the win column. In the PFL New York co-main event, Ditcheva (16-0) defeated Denise Kielholtz (9-6) by unanimous decision. The event took place at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. The fight marked Ditcheva's first since July 2025 when she defeated Sumiko Inaba by unanimous decision. Friday's three-round flyweight bout saw Ditcheva in the driver's seat from beginning to end, obtaining more and more of the wheel as she drove. Kielholtz was competitive early on despite being a humongous underdog. But the momentum really shifted in Ditcheva's favor after she escaped a brief submission attempt by Kielholtz. As the fight progressed, the Long Island boo birds made themselves heard. Ditcheva swept the judges' scorecards but was not interviewed on the broadcast post-fight. DAKOTA DITCHEVA WINS IT BY UNANIMOUS DECISION 💪 #PFLNY | Main Card Live NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/qtvUNJYR0d — PFL (@PFLMMA) August 1, 2026 Ditcheva, 28, remains undefeated. One of PFL's biggest stars, she's now 11-0 under the promotion's banner. Kielholtz, 37, has a three-fight winning streak snapped. Up-to-the-minute PFL New York results include: Dakota Ditcheva def. Denise Kielholtz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Amru Magomedov def. Angel

Elmont, NY · 08-01

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The Community Impact of the 2026 World Cup

More than 5,000 young people participated in clinics, Pitch Days, tournaments, community events and youth programming across New York and New Jersey. Established partnerships with organizations to create lasting soccer infrastructure, with more than a dozen mini pitch projects completed or in development, with more to come. Free fan experiences, expanded access to matches, community programming and soccer infrastructure establish a foundation for continued growth of the game across the region.

New York · 07-30

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Section 1's amendment to separate private schools for playoffs overturned by NYSPHSAA appeals panel

An amendment to the Section 1 constitution that would have separated private schools from public schools for playoffs has been overturned after an appeal.

New York · 07-29

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These 11 New York Go Kart Tracks Are Worth Racing Your Friends At

Trash talk travels faster than any kart once your friend swears they could beat you with one hand on the wheel and a slice of pizza in the other, which is exactly why New York is such a fun state to settle the score. From slick indoor tracks near the...

New York · 07-24

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Abate on Sports: Lots of great NY soccer that is not the World Cup

Many New Yorkers have gotten invested in soccer with the World Cup taking place in the United States, but there are also plenty of local teams that play throughout the year, and unlike the World Cup, it’s free to attend the matches. One of those clubs is Central Park...

New York, NY · 07-28