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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

How the Detroit Tigers Can Build on Their Lead

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The Tigers lead the rest of the field in the American League Central by three games. This is obviously the position they want to be in, but the amount would be more comfortable if the margin was bigger. I have some suggestions for the front office and coaching staff on how the team can extend its lead to have a more substantial cushion. Rotating the designated hitter makes … [Read more...] about How the Detroit Tigers Can Build on Their Lead

Alex Flanagan Discusses Notre-Dame Army at Yankee Stadium

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish sideline reporter and NFL Network personality Alex Flanagan discussed the upcoming college football game at new Yankee Stadium between ND and Army: “This is historic for the players. They are extremely excited to be playing in this venue and to be a part of this storied rivalry. It’s going to be an interesting challenge to convey what they’re … [Read more...] about Alex Flanagan Discusses Notre-Dame Army at Yankee Stadium

Notre Dame-Army at Yankee Stadium: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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Are you noticing a theme this week? All three of Chicago's home college football teams are playing neutral site games in the homes of big city, big market Major League Baseball teams. For the preview of the Wrigleyville Classic between Northwestern and Illinois go here. The ND-Army contest, the first football game of any kind in new Yankee Stadium, features one bowl eligible … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-Army at Yankee Stadium: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Super Bowl Locations Should Change College Football

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Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 isn't going to be as great for media members as pretty much any Super Bowl in the past. It's likely to be cold, windy and maybe even snowy for kickoff of the NFL title matchup in the New York area – the first time for a legitimate shot at "football weather" for football's biggest game. So now the NCAA has to wake up and realize conference expansion … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Locations Should Change College Football