The New York Mets are in the midst of a thorough search for the ball club’s next manager, and developments suggest a front-runner may have emerged. Buck Showalter interviewed with Mets brass, and it appears the veteran skipper made a great first impression. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Showalter interviewed very … Continue reading Buck Showalter Impressed NY Mets in Managerial Interview →

Charles Barkley is coming back to Philadelphia permanently. The Philadelphia '76ers announced Thursday that the organization will unveil a statue of Charles Barkley on Legends Walk outside the team’s practice facility to pay tribute to “one of the most beloved athletes ever to play in Philadelphia.” As noted in the Sixers’ statement on Barkley’s statue, … Continue reading Charles Barkley To Get Statue on “Legends Walk” →

For Jacob Trouba, stepping into a leadership role on the Rangers was an organic transition that was years in the making as he matured throughout his hockey career. It wasn’t until midway through last season, Trouba’s second with the Rangers, that his teammates began singling him out as a prominent voice in the locker room. … Continue reading NY Ranger Jacob Trouba Has Grown Into Leadership Role →