NEW YORK — On a sweltering July night in the Bronx, Aaron Judge did what Yankees fans have come to expect: deliver. His bat thundered across Yankee Stadium with a booming home run, his third in four games, lifting the crowd into a familiar roar. But what fans didn’t know was that Judge almost didn’t […]
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GOOD NEWS: 4 Yankees All-Stars Shine Bright in Atlanta, Send a Promise to Bronx Fans Before Entering the Brutal Playoff Chase.nh1
Starry Night in Atlanta: Yankees All-Stars Share a Promise Beneath the Lights ATLANTA — Under the hot Georgia sun that slowly faded into the golden glow of an All-Star evening, four Yankees All-Stars walked onto the red carpet in Atlanta with smiles that hinted at something deeper than mere celebration. Aaron Judge, the towering captain […]
Anthony Volpe and the Unsent Letter: The Story of a Final Gift to a Beloved Grandfather.Y1
In the summer of 2023, as the Yankee Stadium crowd erupted in applause after Anthony Volpe’s brilliant play at shortstop, a camera caught him looking up at the sky, clutching a small string under his jersey. The fine wire, Volpe tells it, was not a piece of jewelry, but a place to keep a small […]
Historic Moment: Shaquille O’Neal Unexpectedly Becomes Kobe Bryant’s ‘Guardian’ in MVP Race.P1
When Brotherhood Triumphed Over Rivalry: Shaquille O’Neal’s Unwavering Support for Kobe Bryant’s MVP Dreams Throughout the annals of basketball history, few partnerships have been as complex, volatile, and ultimately successful as the dynamic between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their legendary tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. While their relationship was often characterized by […]
GOOD NEWS: Joe Torre shed tears returning to Atlanta, the city where he once wore a Braves jersey, later battled them in gut-wrenching World Series as Yankees manager, and now, all he wants to say is “Thank you, Atlanta.nh1
Joe Torre’s Bittersweet Return: Braves Hero, Yankees Nemesis, and a City That Still Calls Him Family ATLANTA – The moment Joe Torre stepped onto the Truist Park grass, a warm July breeze brushing past the retired manager’s crisp navy blazer, the crowd rose, slowly at first, then all at once. Hands came together in applause […]