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Man City Set to Face AC Milan at Yankee Stadium This Summer

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Captain America, Christian Pulisic, is coming to Yankee Stadium this summer. You certainly won't get a more American sports sentence than that! Pulisic and AC Milan will face Manchester City in a preseason friendly on Saturday, July 27 (time TBD), Yankee Stadium and the New York Yankees announced today. The reigning UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA World Club Cup, … [Read more...] about Man City Set to Face AC Milan at Yankee Stadium This Summer

Yankee Stadium Hosts Huge Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Concert Event

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In the words of Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz: "But if it wasn't for the Bronx. This rap sh** probably never would be going on So tell me where you from? Uptown, baby, uptown, baby." You'll recall Yankee Stadium was the backdrop for that music video, "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)." The song sampled Steely Dan's yacht rock classic, "Black Cow." It's true, hip-hop was born in the Bronx, … [Read more...] about Yankee Stadium Hosts Huge Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Concert Event

White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors

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The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko.  In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run.  So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

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Let’s be honest White Sox fans, despite our place in the standings, the Detroit Tigers have owned the Chicago White Sox this year in every sense of the word.  The Tigers have swept the Sox in back-to-back series, crushed us in home attendance and since the beginning of the season have received all of the attention, praise and post season backing from media outside of Chicago.  … [Read more...] about White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has certainly lived up to all the hype surrounding him when he became the #1 pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Despite his elbow injury during his rookie season, which required Tommy John surgery, Strasburg has bounced back to nearly 100% health and strength. But a lot has been made on the Nationals decision to shut … [Read more...] about Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID

Yankees Nick Swisher: Honored by Ohio State Ballfield Dedication

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The Ohio State University baseball program Thursday afternoon unveiled the newly-renovated Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium. The Buckeyes recognized the New York Yankees star Nick Swisher for his philanthropy. He gave the program $500,000 to help install a new field. “The word honor comes to mind,” Swisher said. “I never would have thought I would have been at Ohio … [Read more...] about Yankees Nick Swisher: Honored by Ohio State Ballfield Dedication

Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!

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North side vs. South side. Red & Blue vs. Black & White. "All In" vs. "It's a Way of Life." This is the Crosstown Classic, a series that divides households, neighborhoods, and an entire city for six of baseball's 162 games every year. The Cubs travel south Monday to face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field for the first three games of the series. With both teams … [Read more...] about Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!