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Skyscraper Blues • 17th September 2023

Was the Hudson River Derby snoozefest the nail in the coffin for NYCFC?

Gone are the days when the Hudson River Derby showcased two competitive teams battling for bragging rights in New York. On Saturday, Sept. 16, New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls were two losing sides slap-fighting for a consolation trophy.

FanSided • 16th September 2023

New York Liberty: defining and protecting home court advantage

After losing their final regular season game at home to the Washington Mystics by a two-point margin on Sunday, the New York Liberty quickly got their rematch to open the first round of their WNBA Playoffs campaign. On Friday, Sept. 15, the Liberty hosted the Mystics again and collected their first postseason win at home since 2015.

FanSided MMA • 14th September 2023

Who owns ONE Championship?

The growth of MMA has been a sight to see in recent years. While the sport, its athletes, and its fans were frowned upon by the general public during its genesis, it has since grown into a mainstream popularity.

FanSided MMA • 14th September 2023

Valentina Shevchenko thinks with some 'refocus' Amanda Nunes will return to UFC for third fight (Video)

Former UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko addressed the possibility of a third fight against Amanda Nunes.

FanSided • 8th September 2023

New York Liberty: commitment and resilience are key

Following a comeback win over the Los Angeles Sparks and ahead of their last regular season game, the New York Liberty reflect on a decorated season so far.

FanSided MMA • 6th September 2023

Junior dos Santos details Francis Ngannou's 'small chance' at victory over Tyson Fury (Video)

The former UFC heavyweight champion reacts to the super fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou

Skyscraper Blues • 3rd September 2023

Bakrar shines in NYCFC draw with Vancouver, Cushing addresses Chanot's tweet and Hudson River Derby

After a humbling loss to FC Cincinnati on August 26th and Wednesday's win over CF Montréal, New York City Football Club came to a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, September 2nd.

FanSided MMA • 3rd September 2023

Junior dos Santos gives his prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (Video)

The former UFC heavyweight champion weighed in on the upcoming UFC 295 main event.

FanSided MMA • 1st September 2023

The best UFC women's champion of all time, and the worst

Remember in 2011 when UFC president Dana White said that women would never fight in the UFC? That did not age well-- to say the least.

Skyscraper Blues • 31st August 2023

Cushing remains cautious but praises new players after home win over Montréal

A much-needed glimmer of hope came out of Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, August 30th. Amidst a losing battle to keep their post-season hopes alive and the departure of a club legend unfolding on Tuesday, there was a positive pulse in the Bronx.

FanSided MMA • 27th August 2023

5 of the best UFC walkouts, 1 of the worst

The UFC has had some iconic walkouts over the years. Here are five of the best and one of the worst entrances we have seen.

Skyscraper Blues • 21st August 2023

A lot of hope but not enough goals: NYCFC fall 2-0 against Minnesota

The crowd at Citi Field held their breath for the second time late in the second half of New York City FC's MLS match against Minnesota United on Sunday. The first occurrence happened in the 65th minute when Mounsef Bakrar found the back of the net but was declared offside after the crowd erupted.

FanSided MMA • 20th August 2023

UFC 292: 3 things we learned

UFC 292 in Boston turned a rising star into a champion. Here are 3 big takeaways.

Skyscraper Blues • 20th August 2023

Should fans be worried about NYCFC's optimism ahead of the Minnesota game?

-After a 16-day hiatus, 13th place NYCFC are in good spirits ahead of hosting Minnesota United FC

FanSided MMA • 19th August 2023

3 cities the UFC needs to travel to in 2024

Out of the five main elements of a story, the setting deserves more credit for its importance. It is where the plot unfolds, where the characters meet and set the tone for the theme of the narrative.

Sports are no exception to this. Homecourt advantage and winning in enemy territory are glorified by fans and athletes alike.

FanSided MMA • 13th August 2023

3 retired UFC fighters we want to see on commentary

Although not every UFC fighter can succeed as a commentator, here's three who could have a second career on the commentary desk.

Skyscraper Blues • 5th August 2023

NYCFC need a miracle in MLS after Leagues Cup run

Nothing can be more telling about New York City Football Club’s state as a team than their run in the Leagues Cup.

Their course in the tournament gave equal doses of anxiety, euphoria, and outright displeasure. Purgatory, heaven, and hell, if you will— leave it up to the Pigeons to give you a sampler with all three.

Skyscraper Blues • 4th August 2023

Nick Cushing believes "controlling the chaos" is key after Leagues Cup exit

Despite blessing the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, with a 5-0 win over Toronto FC last week, New York City Football Club quickly woke up as the New York Red Bulls reclaimed their home turf.

FanSided MMA • 31st July 2023

UFC 291: 3 things we learned

A UFC card in Salt Lake City once again rewarded us with entertaining fights and tremendous surprises.
UFC 291 held a lot of weight due to the bar set by its predecessor earlier in July. While it wasn’t as flawless as UFC 290, UFC 291 still lived up to what it was on paper for the most part.

Hoops Habit • 29th July 2023

Were the NBA’s milestone contracts well-deserved?

The amount of money professional athletes make is a constant talking point among fans and the general public. When you’re job is to keep your body in shape year-round, maintain and improve your reps, and perform well when it’s time to compete, these massive price tags for your services are justified. We see this practice in plenty of sports worldwide. Boxing (and other combat sports) and soccer are pros at dropping an entire bank on someone’s wallet.

Skyscraper Blues • 27th July 2023

Cushing warns NYCFC to "not get blinded" after 5-0 win over Toronto

It was a shame that attendance was low at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday night, July 26.

After nothing but narrow games, most of which ended in draws and losses, New York City FC finally got their most convincing win this season— a 5-0 workshop at the expense of Toronto FC. With the win, the Pigeons bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Atlas FC and just about guaranteed a spot in the Round of 32.

Hoops Habit • 27th July 2023

Takeaways and surprises from ESPN’s latest NBA Power Rankings

It is an interesting time in the NBA as we continuously await how teams will look next season. While in full swing, free agency appears to be on pause. Meanwhile, fans await the materialization of moves that could change the landscape of the league. Damian Lillard wants to trade Portland’s greener pastures for Miami’s palm trees and beaches. James Harden is forced to reciprocate the brotherly love in Philadelphia but has his eyes on an exit.

But not all teams carry heavy baggage from last seaso

Hoops Habit • 25th July 2023

24-hour recap: Jaylen Brown’s mega-deal and more

If you haven't been paying attention, you'd think it has been relatively quiet in the NBA world lately. With the biggest stories, i.e., Damian Lillard and James Harden's pending wishlists awaiting action, fans are not receiving the haymakers they expect from the headlines.

Skyscraper Blues • 24th July 2023

VAR hands NYCFC another frustrating loss to end a long week

The last time New York City FC and Atlas F.C. met each other, the Pigeons left Yankee Stadium with a 2-0 win over their Mexican counterparts. It was a 2022 Campeones Cup match that Alexander Callens and Maxi Moralez comfortably won for the men in blue.