Nearly a half-century after his death, Gil Hodges has an added line to a resume that includes U.S. Marine, All-Star first baseman and World Series-winning manager. He’s a Hall of Famer. In his 35th appearance on a ballot for Cooperstown, the former Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers star and guiding force behind the 1969 Miracle Mets obtained … Continue reading Gil Hodges Elected to Hall of Fame by Committee →

The Jets’ offense got off to its best start of the season … and then returned to form. Gang Green scored touchdowns on its first three possessions but then did not score again the rest of the day and lost 33-18 to the Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Eagles’ backup quarterback Gardner Minshew lit … Continue reading Gardner Minshew Steps In, Eagles Beat Jets 33-18 →

The New York Giants lost to the Miami Dolphins, 20-9, on Sunday afternoon. The New York Giants entered Week 13 shorthanded and hopeful, but left Miami just shorthanded. In one of their ugliest performances in recent years, the Giants were manhandled by the Miami Dolphins despite the scoreboard showing a low-scoring affair. The reason for … Continue reading Giants Fall to Dolphins 20-9 →