Manning encouraged for start of post Plax-Toomer eraEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants aren’t wondering anymore whether they can replace Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer this season. Coughlin says Giants backup DT Jay Alford is out for season because of knee injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants backup defensive tackle Jay Alford will miss the season with a knee injury. Michael Vick runs for TD but absorbs 4 sacks and throws interception as Jets top Eagles 38-27EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Michael Vick took off, eluded a few tacklers and showed flashes of what once made him one of the NFL’s most exciting players. Eagles’ Michael Vick runs for TD, but struggles in loss to JetsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Michael Vick pushed his way into the end zone and then struggled to figure out what to do next. Dane Richards’ 50-yard run gives Red Bulls a 1-0 upset of CrewEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dane Richards made a 50-yard run with a loose ball off a corner to give the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 upset over Columbus and snap the Crew’s five-game win streak Sunday night. Giants top draft Hakeem Nicks shines with 2 TDs vs. JetsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants finally may have found someone to replace Plaxico Burress as their deep threat — Hakeem Nicks. Sanchez leads Jets to win over Giants in first game since being named starterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mark Sanchez lived up to all the hype in his first game since being selected as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback. Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce talks about football, not Burress guilty pleaEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Antonio Pierce is talking football only and says he will not comment on former Giants teammate Plaxico Burress’ decision to plead guilty to a weapons charge and accept two years in prison. Giants coach Tom Coughlin disappointed with effort against ChicagoEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Instead of getting that big improvement in the second game of the preseason, Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants got a reality check. New York snaps 13-match winless streak, beating FC Dallas 3-2EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Juan Pablo Angel scored his second goal with two minutes left in regulation, helping the New York Red Bulls beat FC Dallas 3-2 on Sunday and snap a 13-match winless streak. Lucky Jim wins for 17th time in 18 starts with Breeders Crown TrotEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lucky Jim capped a near-perfect season by capturing the $600,000 Breeders Crown Open Trot at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday night for his 17th win in 18 starts. Tommie Hill scores on fumble return as time runs out in Giants’ win 24-17 over PanthersEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With one bizarre last-second play, Tommie Hill and Leger Douzable teamed to give the New York Giants a preseason win, make a couple of veteran coaches laugh, and become walking advertisements for that expression that things aren’t over until they’re over. Eli Manning, run game and defense impressive in Giants’ 24-17 win over CarolinaEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Coughlin and John Fox met at midfield and shared a laugh. Manning, run game and defense impressive in Giants’ win 24-17 over CarolinaEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Defensive end Tommie Hill scored on a bizarre 18-yard fumble return as time ran out and the New York Giants scored a 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Syracuse will play 3 home games against Notre Dame and USC at new Meadowlands stadiumEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Syracuse has agreed to play three home games against Notre Dame and Southern California over the next seven years in the new stadium at the Meadowlands. Jets rookie Sanchez comes out throwing in debut as New York loses 23-20 to St. LouisEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mark Sanchez heard someone chuckle as his mouthpiece fell to the turf before his first snap for the New York Jets. Flexing in the Hambletonian: Muscle Hill extends winning streak to 13 with a dominant victoryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —Muscle Hill delivered as expected Saturday in the $1.5 million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Juan Pablo Angel misses CONCACAF match with concussionEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Red Bulls’ leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel did not play Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Champions League match against W. Connection FC of Trinidad and Tobago because of a concussion in last week’s match. Muscle Hill goes for 13th straight from the rail in the HambletonianEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Muscle Hill has the rail as the 3-5 favorite for the $1.5 million Hambletonian on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Americans stung by 5-0 loss to Mexico in Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Great sports victories should be shared by all Americans. So must be devastating losses. Mexico wins Gold Cup, routs US 5-0, first win on US soil in 10 yearsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vindication. Satisfaction. Domination. Mexico coach trying to ignore recent failings against US heading into Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn’t touching one very volatile subject among his countrymen: How poorly his nation has done recently in games hosted by the archrival Americans. Heavily favored Well Said romps in Meadowlands PaceEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Well Said was very good as a 2-year-old pacer, and he’s even better at 3. Well Said is well regarded heading into $1 million Meadowlands Pace on SaturdayEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Well Said is well regarded heading into the $1 million Meadowlands Pace on Saturday night. David Beckham does little in return but Galaxy beat Red Bulls 3-1EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The buzz is off David Beckham in Major League Soccer. New Jersey Nets pick up 2009-10 contract option for forward Jarvis Hayes.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets are picking up the $2.06 million contract option on forward Jarvis Hayes for next season. Beasts of the East: Magic get Vince Carter from Nets hours after Cavaliers land Shaq from SunsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Orlando Magic won the Eastern Conference title by handling everything that LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers threw at them on the court. Orlando Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince CarterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vince Carter is going home to Orlando, and to the Eastern Conference champion Magic. Teams close to deal to send Nets’ Carter to Magic, person with knowledge of talks saysEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets are in talks to send Vince Carter to his home town of Orlando and the Eastern Conference champion Magic, a person with knowledge of the talks tells The Associated Press. Point guards try to find ways to stand out in draft that’s loaded with themEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jonny Flynn dragged himself into the New Jersey Nets’ practice facility Tuesday, wheeling a suitcase behind him and looking like a weary traveler who desperately needed to get to his hotel for a nap. Fredy Montero scores for Sounders in 1-1 tie at Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Seattle’s Fredy Montero scored off a defensive miscue to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Coach Tom Coughlin ends Giants minicamp with heartfelt speech: Remember disappointment of 2008EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After blowing the final whistle to end a three-day minicamp on Thursday, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gathered his team in the corner of the fieldhouse and gave them a passionate 18-minute speech. Jets and Giants will hold out for the right price on new stadium naming rightsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Giants and Jets are willing to wait for the right price before selling the naming rights to their new $1.6 billion stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has no timetable for new labor talks, just wants fair agreementEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Headed into contract talks with the players’ union, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no timetable to reach a new agreement. Jets and Giants agree with EPA to make new stadium one of greenest in USEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets and Giants signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency that will make their new $1.6 billion football stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands one of the greenest in professional sports. |