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Knicks Broadcaster Who Is Son Of Hall-Of-Fame Coach Fired Over Harassment Claims
A longtime New York Knicks broadcaster has signed off the air for the last time after being fired by the MSG Network amid alleged harassment allegations, according to reports. A spokesperson for MSG Networks announced radio analyst Brendan Brown's ousting in a statement on Monday, Jan. 23, along with plans for the rest of the Knicks’ regular-season broadcasts. “MSG Networks and Brendan Brown have decided to part company,” officials stated. “For the remainder of the season, various personalities including former Knick John Wallace, will serve as the Knicks radio analyst on the MSG Radio Netw…
News
Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute
Comcast is explaining why the company's Xfinity network made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks, leaving some sports fans in search of a new place to watch live games. Xfinity reported that it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the previous agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. Earlier report - Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start “We don’t believe that our customers should have to pay the millions of dollars in fees that MSG is demanding for some of the most expensive sp…
Sports
Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start
Updated story: Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Sports fans in Connecticut, New Jersey, and some areas in New York may need to find a new place to watch live NBA and NHL games after Comcast's Xfinity made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks. Xfinity said it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the current agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. For those looking to continue watching the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils games, the compa…
Sports
Covid-
19: NYS Issues New Seating Guidance For Knicks, Nets Playoff Games
There will be (vaccinated) fans in the stands this year as both the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets prepare for what they hope are lengthy playoff runs. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that fans will be able to pack the stands when the two teams start their postseason run, with no mask mandate or social distance necessary for anyone who has proof of vaccination. At both the Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden, there will also be a section for unvaccinated fans who will have to remain six feet apart and wear masks while vaccinated New Yorkers are cheering shoulder-to-shoulder. …
News
NBA Star Who Played Ball In Fairfield County Tests Positive For
Covid-
19
An NBA superstar from the area has tested positive for the novel strain of the coronavirus. All-star guard Donovan Mitchell, who grew up in Westchester, attended prep school in Fairfield County and now plays for the Utah Jazz, has become the second player on his team to test positive for COVID-19. Related story: COVID-19: NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus The confirmation of Mitchell’s positive test on Thursday, March 12 came hours after teammate Rudy Gobert first mocked the virus, and then became the initial NBA player to have a confirmed case of coronavirus.…
Sports
Rape Claim Against Former Knicks Star Under Investigation
Former New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porziņģis is being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in his Manhattan penthouse shortly after suffering a season-ending injury last year. The 23-year-old center is being investigated by the NYPD after reports surfaced that a woman claimed that she was assaulted at approximately 2 a.m. on Feb. 7 last year in their shared apartment complex. The alleged incident - which was first reported by the New York Post - happened hours after he received a diagnosis that his ACL had been torn in a game. Reports state that the woman is claiming …
Sports
Senator Eyes Cutting $40M MSG Tax Break After Owner James Dolan Threatens To Ban Knicks Fan
New York Knicks owner James Dolan is back making headlines after he was caught on camera threatening to ban a heckling fan following the latest loss for his basketball team. “You think I should sell the team? You want to not come to any more games?” the owner was caught saying after a fan shouted that he should sell the cellar-dwelling NBA team following a loss on Saturday night, March 9. “That’s rude. Enjoy watching them on TV.” According to reports, two cops and members of MSG security came over to ID and question the fan, who was asked to leave the building. In a statement to the N…
News
Former Knick Accused Of Sexually Abusing HS Teacher
A former New York Knicks star is reportedly being investigated for sexual abuse and harassment claims involving a teacher at the Arizona high school where he acted as the basketball coach. A Shadow Mountain High School teacher has alleged that Mike Bibby grabbed her by the waist and pulled her into his car while groping and rubbing his genitals during an incident in 2017. The Paradise Valley Unified School District has since confirmed the police investigation. According to reports, Bibby’s accuser reported the incident to school officials earlier this month, and she sought a restraining ord…
Obituaries
Former Bunnell HS Three-Sport Standout Michael Duzak Dies At 28
Michael A. Duzak of Bridgeport died March 11 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was 28 years old. Michael was born in Bridgeport on Sept. 20, 1989 to Joseph and Susanne (Molnar) Duzak and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School Class of 2007, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a graduate of Lincoln Culinary Institute. He was the Proprietor of Top of The Line Mapping Company. Michael was an avid fan of the New York Giants, Yankees and Knicks. He played basketball for St. Mark’s Church, baseball for Stratford Little League, and for the B…
Real Estate
Photos
: Former Knicks Boss Checketts Lists Fairfield County Mansion
Former New York Knicks boss Dave Checketts and his wife Deb have listed their New Canaan estate for $5.59 million. The Georgian colonial was built in 1994 and sits on more than 4 acres of land. Renovated last year, the home has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and is more than 10,300 square feet, the Zillow listing says. Checkets became the youngest chief executive in the NBA when at 28 as president and general manager of the Utah Jazz. From 1991 to 1994, he was president of the Knicks -- seeing them to the Eastern Conference Finals three times and the NBA Finals once. Checketts went on to beco…
Neighbors
New Court Honors Late Fairfield County Athlete, 26, Killed In Crash
Emmanuel Omokaro of Danbury has been thinking of ways to keep Joe Neumuller's name alive ever since he was killed in a 2016 car crash. Last October, the idea to build a basketball court in Neumuller's came to Omokaro. He is currently seeking a playground permit from the city so construction can begin at St. Gregory The Great School on Great Plain Road. Neumuller was a parishioner of the church. Omokaro says the court will solve two positives. "Everyone always looking for somewhere to play basketball in Danbury," the 28-year-old told Daily Voice. "That gives people a new spo…
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