Mets

WATCH: R.A. Dickey discusses trade rumors on ‘The Daily Show’
News Billy Rennison 12/05/2012 at 10:15AM

With trade rumors swirling around R.A. Dickey, the Cy Young Award winner stopped by “The Daily Show” to chat about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the knuckleball and where he might be playing next year. “He may be the first guest in the history of this program to be traded while I am talking to him,” host [...]

The 7 Line calendar heats up Mets offseason
The 7 Line calendar heats up Mets offseason
Sports Terence M. Cullen 11/15/2012 at 11:31AM

A few things happened for the Mets on opening day 2010: the team won; McFadden’s Bar at Citi Field opened its doors for the first time; and Darren Meenan officially started The 7 Line. Three seasons later, the clothing line and the popular pub came together to celebrate The 7 Line 2013 calendar, adorned with [...]

Queens Morning Roundup
Queens Morning Roundup
News Billy Rennison 11/15/2012 at 8:24AM

Today’s Forecast Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 7 mph. EVENT of the DAY: LIC Bar: Comedy and Trivia Show Every Thursday night Stephanie Holmes brings you hilarious and creative trivia. With categories like “name that [...]

R.A. Dickey wins NL Cy Young Award
R.A. Dickey wins NL Cy Young Award
Top Stories Billy Rennison 11/14/2012 at 6:53PM

In a lost season, R.A. Dickey was one of the Mets’ few bright spots. Responsible for 20 of the team’s 74 wins, Dickey took home the National League’s Cy Young award, topping a tough field that included last year’s winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals. Dickey, [...]

Sports teams pitch in for Sandy recovery
Sports teams pitch in for Sandy recovery
Sports Terence M. Cullen 11/14/2012 at 5:59PM

Normally, loyal fans support teams in the best and, most especially, the worst times. Now it is the teams that are giving their support as thousands still suffer in the wake in Sandy. “Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you,” said Jets quarterback Tim Tebow in a message to fans. “Whatever we can [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
News Cristabelle Tumola 11/14/2012 at 7:50AM

TODAY’S FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High of 50. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday night: Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 37. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. EVENT of the DAY: Mets and City Harvest Sandy Food Drive Fans donating 10 items or more of nonperishable nutritious food will [...]

MLS unveils plans for Queens soccer stadium
MLS unveils plans for Queens soccer stadium
News Terence M. Cullen 10/05/2012 at 1:15PM

Major League Soccer (MLS) announced their rough plans for a soccer stadium in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park this morning, and hopes to reach an agreement with the city in the near future. “This is a project that we have been dreaming about since the league was founded many, many years ago in 1996,” said MLS Commissioner [...]

Dickey gives Mets fans reason to cheer one last time
Dickey gives Mets fans reason to cheer one last time
Sports Billy Rennison 10/02/2012 at 6:35PM

Eliminated from the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, owners of a 9-25 home record since the All-Star break (25-44 overall) and a midweek afternoon game left little reason for Mets fans to make the trek to Citi Field for the team’s home finale. But a funny thing happened on the way to irrelevancy — [...]

‘Don’t sell out’: Brooklyn holdouts’ message to Willets Point owners
‘Don’t sell out’: Brooklyn holdouts’ message to Willets Point owners
News Melissa Chan 9/28/2012 at 8:07AM

The battle against the behemoth billion dollar Barclays Center has long been lost for some Brooklynites, but leading opponents of the project are hoping the war waged against the city will be won in Willets Point. “Fight to the bitter end,” said Donald O’Finn, one of 14 Brooklyn plaintiffs that took state developers to court [...]

Close Shave: Keith Hernandez sheds his mustache
Close Shave: Keith Hernandez sheds his mustache
News Billy Rennison 9/27/2012 at 2:18PM

The mustached men of America lost a member today — a famous one. Keith Hernandez — maybe known more for his mustache than his MVP, World Series’ or Seinfeld appearance — is now just another clean-shaven baseball announcer. Hundreds gathered to mourn the iconic mustache and celebrate its life outside Citi Field prior to the [...]