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John Vella, who spent eight seasons in the NFL and won a title with the Raiders, died on Wednesday, the team announced.

After an offseason in which the Mets spent over a billion dollars, their best player early on might be their $1.5 million ostensible backup catcher.

With an off-day Thursday and knowing he had a nearly full stable of arms who could be used, manager Carlos Mendoza seemed determined to use that full stable.

The teen died suddenly on March 21 while on vacation in Costa Rica after suffering a mysterious illness that affected several members of his family.

A piece of a conversation that likely wasn't meant to be heard on the air was caught by a hot mic during Wednesday's Mets-Marlins broadcast.

A high compete level allowed the Blueshirts to snag a 5-4 win over the Wild behind Vincent Trocheck's goal in overtime.

This time, the torpedo came close -- but not close enough as the Yankees fell 4-3, dropping their second straight game to the Diamondbacks.

Mary Kate Cornett continued to fight back against the people she feels helped amplify the vile internet rumor that she said "ruined" her life.

Left-handed high school pitcher Jack Bauer has made waves this year for his flame-throwing talent as he's even topped triple digits on his fastball this season.

Big things are expected of the high-priced Mets. Nothing's really happened that's worthy of a tantrum yet. But not much inspired a celebration yet either -- not until Alonso came to bat in the eight ...