http://www.nysportsday.comThe latest news from NY Sports Day.en-us14 Nov 05 3:44 AMCopyright NY Sports Day13 May 08 1:20 AM http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Q--A-with-Jiggs-McDonald.phpThe voice of the New York Islanders during the team’s glory years, hall of fame broadcaster Jiggs McDonald is synonymous with the team’s success and is respected as much as any of the former players that held the Stanley Cup above their heads for the team. However, over the past two seasons, McDonald has... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Bears-Complete-Sweep-over-Lancaster.phpNEWARK, NJ - After a dramatic finish in Game 1, the Newark Bears were able to tack on late insurance runs this time to avoid having to overcome another late-inning lead. The Bears swung their way to a 10-6 victory over the Lancaster Barnstormers in Game 2 of their doubleheader. Newark got off to a quick start... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Simon-Leads-Bears-To-Win-in-Game-1.phpNEWARK, NJ - Randall Simon got his first chance to be the hero for Newark in Game 1 of their doubleheader with Lancaster Barnstormers. Simon came up big in a pressure situation, singling in the winning run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the final inning to win 4-3. However, the game began with the Bears... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Jets-Draft-Picks-Get-the-Green-Light.phpHEMPSTEAD, NY - One week can make a world of a difference, especially if you happen to be one of the players selected at the NFL Draft. The whirlwind of hearing your name read on stage, to getting on the practice field for the very first time as a professional can be exhilarating, to say the least. For the six players... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Lazzaris-Sports-Roundup----5102008.phpLooking back at last weekend's Kentucky Derby, we were reminded of the pageantry and celebratory joy so synonymous with horse racing; sadly, we were also privy to the cruel aspect of the "great sport of kings" as filly Eight Belles broke down shortly after finishing the race and was immediately euthanized. Yes,... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Ducks-Drop-Both-Games-of-Double-Header-to-Crabs.phpCENTRAL ISLIP, NY — The Ducks enjoyed an offensive explosion in Game 1 and a stellar performance from the staff ace in the nightcap of a double-header against Southern Maryland yesterday. But the Ducks still walked away empty handed. Four pitchers surrendered 13 walks to lose a slugfest in the opener and closer... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Ducks-Walk-Into-Ugly-Loss-in-Game-1.phpCENTRAL ISLIP, NY - On paper, the Ducks pitching was supposed to be a huge asset entering a doubleheader against Southern Maryland. Jon Searles entered the opener with carrying a perfect earned run average through two starts. A strong bullpen also helped the Ducks compile the lowest collective ERA in the eight-team Atlantic... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Nothing-Mystical-About-This-Pre-Season-Opener.phpNEW YORK - The pre-season is a time to become acclimated to players, and to see how certain players react in game conditions. Specifically, the inexperienced players, many of whom hunger for more court time. It is not a time to reflect on the won-loss record, or any silly statistic, which will have relevance at a later... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Avery-Ok-As-Rangers-Break-Up.phpGREENBURGH, NY – If the Rangers advanced to a Game 7 tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, Sean Avery said he would be there. “I was ready to play tonight,” he said, “if they would have let me.” Probably not, and the loss in Game 5 made it a moot point. With the Rangers now packing their things for the summer,... http://www.nysportsday.com/news/combined/Lazzaris-Sports-Roundup---532008.phpA message for N.Y. Mets fans: If some of the veterans on that team had aged like supermodel Carol Alt has over these past few years, I can almost GUARANTEE that more championship banners would be displayed throughout Flushing Meadows at this point in time..........TRIVIA QUESTION: What NHL player holds the league record for...