Good morning, New York/New Jersey sports fans! Let's get started with our first look at the regional sports scene on what promises to be a very busy Monday.
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Stays Silent As MLB Trade Deadline Passes: Lots of chatter, but the Yankees apparently never got close to making a deadline deal. They will, instead, rely on what they have. Ultimately, it seems the Yankees decided what was available was not good enough for them to give up premier prospects like Jesus Montero or Manny Banuelos.
New York Red Bulls Tie Arsenal, Win Emirates Cup: The Red Bulls have specialized in draws during 2011, and this 1-1 draw with Arsenal was definitely one to be excited about. It gave New York a surprising Emirates Cup title.
New York Jets Training Camp Day 1: Plaxico Burress Agrees To One-Year Deal: The wide receiver will resume his career in New York, but in green and white rather than in blue. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
Yankees 4, Orioles 2: Four-Run Fourth Inning Leads New York To Series Victory: Derek Jeter is injured when hit by pitch during Yankee victory.
Scott Hairston's Heroics Go To Waste, Mets Fall 3-2 In Washington: After a five-game winning streak, the Mets have now dropped two straight to the Nationals.