A ballplayer from a minority not normally associated with big-time sports bursts onto the scene, tearing up the league with his spirited play. He’s an instant sensation with the fans, but especially those of his own tribe, overcome with pride at th

On the Saturday night before the Super Bowl, my family and I were invited to a sporting event. No, it wasn’t the big game in Indianapolis; it was a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Due to the fact that most of the “big shots” were out of town, the f

Consumers’ “better halves” will shell out the most on their partners, with the average person planning to spend $74.12 on their spouse or significant other, up from $68.98 last year. Additionally, consumers will spend and average of $25.25 on their child

Daniel Akst is a member of the Newsday editorial board. A ballplayer from a minority not normally associated with big-time sports bursts onto the scene, tearing up the league with his spirited play.He's an instant sensation with the fans -- but especiall

When all of the games on July 15, 1942, were in the books and all of the season numbers were updated, Dodgers center fielder Reiser was tied for the NL lead in hits, was leading outright in steals, batting and slugging, and was second in doubles and thir

Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg was one of baseball's premiere sluggers in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a two-time Most Valuable Player Award winner and still holds the American League record with 183 Runs Batted In. His accomplishments earned him ele