Queens

In 1997, as Major League Baseball celebrated the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, the State of New York joined in by renaming the Interboro Parkway that connected Queens and Brooklyn, after Hall of Fame legend. Last week, the New York City Department of Transportation updated their 25 year-old signs. However, something was wrong.

If Tim Weah happened to be a point guard in the NBA or a wide receiver in the NFL, most sports enthusiasts would know A) who he is and B) that he is from New York. Weah (pronounced wee-uh) is probably known more around the world than in his home Empire State. That's okay. The native of Queens is busy rallying his Team USA to defeat Iran in the World Cup on Tuesday afternoon in Qatar.

Developing the surrounding area of the Mets home ballpark and the U.S. Open Tennis Center is a major win for New York sports fans. Now it looks like Amazin's billionaire owner Steve Cohen is looking for his own win.

No one won the $90 million Powerball jackpot but someone did win the million dollar prize, matching all five numbers. And the winning ticket was sold in New York. Was it you?

David Wright will be in Queens for another eight years under his current deal.  He is the face of the team and a terrific all-around player.  The Mets, because they have been so poor in recent years, are wasting his prime.  The question then becomes, How many good to great years does David Wright have left...

Life is good right now and if the Mets can win 1 more game against the hated Yankees tonight life will be a bit better. Sporting life that is. The Mets, who have been most horrible this year are taking out their frustrations on the hated Yankees and for this Met fan it is oooh so enjoyable...