Around The Empire
Off-beat sports news from the New York area
Sports on TV: Sunday, Nov. 4
NFL Week 9 TV schedule including the New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. And NBA action featuring the New York Knicks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sports on TV, 11/3/12: Brooklyn Nets make debut
New York sports fans will get their fist taste of Brooklyn basketball on Saturday, when the Nets take on the Toronto Raptors. The Nets have not made the playoffs since the 2006-2007 season.
Sports on TV: Knicks open Friday night vs. Heat
The New York Knicks play their home opener Friday night in a nationally televised game against the Miami Heat after their original Thursday night start date was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy
Sports on TV, Oct. 29: MNF main event
Monday Night Football is the main draw on an evening the day after the World Series and the day before the start of the NBA season.
Sports on TV, 10/28/12: Jets, Giants and baseball
Both New York football teams are in action on Sunday, with the Jets playing the early afternoon game and the Giants in the late afternoon game
Sports on TV, 10/27/12
The New York Red Bulls close out their regular season on Saturday. There will also be plenty of college football and baseball to watch.
NCAA looking to implement new enforcement plan
The NCAA is looking to implement new enforcement plan, reports the USA Today.
Amare, Johnson near top of 'worst contract' list
Amare Stoudemire and Joe Johnson are near the top of ESPN's list that ranks the worst contracts in the NBA.
World Series, NFL and College Football on TV
Thursday night will be busy for sports fans with the World Series, Thursday Night Football and College Football all scheduled.
SU hoops to wear camo uniforms
Syracuse's men's basketball program learned Tuesday it will wear camouflage jerseys for its season opener against San Diego State, and freshman guard Trevor Cooney will miss 7-10 days after undergoing a tonsillectomy.
Kris Humphries says Barclays better than MSG
Brooklyn Nets power forward Kris Humphries thinks Barclays Center is a "billion equals better" than Madison Square Garden.
Sports on TV, 10/24/12: Knicks vs. Nets
The New York Knicks hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets in the final preseason game Wednesday night on MSG.
Sports on TV: Sun Belt football, NBA preseason
Sun Belt Conference football and the NBA preseason highlight Tuesday's TV schedule. Arkansas State faces Louisiana Ragin Cajuns while the Thunder visit the Bulls.
Sports on TV, 10/22
The New York Knicks have a preseason matchup, while Game 7 in the MLB takes place with a World Series bid on the line and the Bears and Lions clash on Monday Night Football.
Sports on TV, 10/20
College football fans will be treated to several top 25 matchups on Saturday, including LSU-Texas A&M.
Trump weighs in on A-Rod struggles
Donald Trump made his opinion felt on Alex Rodriguez' postseason struggles, saying the team should try to void his contract.
Kris Joseph makes the Boston Celtics roster
Former Syracuse forward Kris Joseph has reportedly made the Boston Celtics roster.
TV: Yanks try to bounce back, Nets, US Soccer on
The New York Yankees desperately need a win to bounce back from a 2-0 deficit against the Detroit Tigers, but they're on the road against arguably the best pitcher in the American League.
Sports on TV, 10/14: Jets, Giants, and Yankees
The Giants travel to face the 49ers, the Jets host the Colts, and the Yankees face the Tigers in game two of the ALCS on Sunday, October 14.
Sports on TV, 10/13
The Yankees and matchups between ranked college football teams pepper the Saturday TV landscape
Yankees, Orioles highlight Friday's TV schedule
Game 5 of the AL Division series between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles is the main attraction on Friday's television schedule.
Sports on TV, 10/11: Yankees play Game 4
The New York Yankees have a chance to close out the Baltimore Orioles in Game 4 of the ALDS, while the New York Knicks have their first preseason game.
Rose weighs in on Jeter's chance at hits record
All-time hits leader Pete Rose recently said Derek Jeter will not be able to break his record of 4,256 career hits.