Kenny Rogers, the appealing, gritty voice behind such ’70s and ’80s pop and country hits as “The Gambler,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream,” has died at age 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a rep for the singer told Variety. … Continue reading Country Music Star Kenny Rogers Dies →

Rick Pitino is back in college basketball and he will make his return at Iona College. Pitino was a candidate for the position in the wake of Tim Cluess stepping down as coach due to health concerns. The 67-year-old Pitino has been coaching in Greece since being fired by Louisville as part of a massive … Continue reading Iona College Hires Ex-Knick Coach Rick Pitino →

Baseball activities were conducted Saturday at the Mets’ spring-training complex, in a limited scope, and will likely continue throughout the duration of the sport’s shutdown because of the coronavirus. On Saturday, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen indicated he was still trying to determine how many players might remain to work out under club guidance. But … Continue reading NY Mets Update from Florida →

The 2020 Masters golf tournament, a marquee event on the sport’s calendar, has been postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The Masters had been scheduled for April 9-12. Tiger Woods is the defending champion. “Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone the Masters Tournament, the Augusta … Continue reading The Masters Golf Tournament Postponed →