Alexis stopped by the studio to talk about the incident and what it will feel like to get back behind the wheel at Old Bridge Township Raceway.
She is an heiress to the Paul Mitchell fortune (her father is John Paul DeJoria). She is a mother to a 7 year old, Isabella, with a love for going fast. She speaks about the risks, the safety measures by the NHRA and others and her motivation to continue to drag racing. Listen to Alexis and my interview in the video player!
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Listen to how the players got inspired! HGTV watch out!
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]]>The jerseys, T-shirts and caps designed by the Yankees players as part of the Major League Baseball Players Association’s Players Choice Signature Series will go on sale for the first time in the Stadium during tonight's Yankees game. The Yankees Players Choice Signature Series items will also be available exclusively at all New York Metro-area Modells locations and online at MLB.com. The Phillies and Twins were among other teams who participated. Proceeds of the sales go to help needy children.
My favorite thing of the day is the Yankees partnership with the organization Same Sky. The group supports and empowers women who survived the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. I am so happy to see the Yanks backing such an amazing organization!
Look at these bracelets, hand made glass blown beads, and each comes with the signature of the woman who made it. The horrors that they must have gone through are unimaginable! Here's to more empowerment through the beauty of these bracelets that obviously come from the beauty within these amazing women!
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In 1987, my beloved Mets were the reigning World Series champions. Wayne Gretzky was still ab Edmonton Oiler. The Giants were a few months removed from winning Super Bowl XXI. The Yankees won a lot of games in the '80's-but shockingly to Yankee fans under 35 used to winning-no titles.
I never expected to last 23 years here. Of course, I never thought Dwight Gooden would ever do anything but win. By April of '87, he was in a drug rehab clinic, and that was one of the things that reminded me that no one, not even great Mets players, is perfect
Along the way, I was blessed by so many people, Besides Jerry and Dave, Executive Producer Bill Littauer gave me my first job in TV. Drew Scott showed me the ropes of the Long Island Bureau. I had the honor of working with Don Gould, Paul Olden and Bob Goldsholl-ALL of them genuinely kind and eager to help me learn.
My time here got me the chance to work with Sal Marchiano, who REALLY HAS lived through al the big moments in NY sports the last 40 years. Sal cared about putting a great product on the air, and only my Mom has taught me more on grammar and writing.
Then there was Lolita-so driven to do a great job, while having fun but be informative with the viewer Sports here at WPIX is left in her capable hands, and she will succeed by sheer force of her will and her graciousness as a human being.
To Chris, Matt, and Caroline-as well as Jim, Cedric, Darren and "Q" :All of you are so talented, much more than I could ever imagine, I wish you all every good thing God sees to bless you with.
To all my friends at PIX-I could not be the person that I am without all of you. John, that you would have faith in someone who drove you so crazy the last 20 years is phenomenal. Edith, you are the true definition of a great person. Saul, thank you for loving MMA and the Mets.
A special shout to James Piccoli-who read EVERY one of my blogs and is the #1 fan of The Huddle-DON'T STOP now!
To all the PR people over the years-THANK YOU for all the help. YES CONNIE, I am going to a Yankee game.
A special thank you to Aliya from Seaford, who told me when I told her I was leaving PIX "Don't worry Bobby, God has a way of working things out." THAT'S why Aliya and sister Karis are my favorite 8 and 6 year olds, respectively. Meanwhile, 3 year old Olivia gets more time with Uncle Bobby. Hopefully I'll see more of Rebecca and Rachel too. Mark, without you, Tony, Lisa and Theresa, I wouldn't be worth a hill of beans.
I wish all of you the best-and of course, LET'S GO METS!
I was so pleased to see how humble and genuine he is. In a world where so many professional athletes have an entourage and a huge crowd around them, Yuri is the same old guy who came to this country with dreams of being a pro boxer. He doesn't feed into the spotlight and doesn't shy away from it either. A healthy balance. He walks the same streets in Brooklyn and takes the same subway train to the gym he has taken for years. I asked him that if he thinks winning this title, against Miguel Cotto, will really change his life. He says he will still be the same person he has been, with the same trainers, the same friends, the same lifestyle so rich in faith. I believe his rabbinical studies are more difficult than his work in the gym and ring and applaud his efforts with both.
(with Trainer, former Olympic boxer Pedro Saiz)
I hope one day to meet his wife who I hear is just as awesome as Yuri. Maybe one day she can teach me some boxing moves. Listen to my entire interview with Yuri and forgive some pauses...we were in the gym you know!
As for the fight, this is a tough one for me...Cotto is from my little hometown in Puerto Rico, Caguas...but I have been a New Yorker now for so long...ahhh...both guys, who I have met and have the pleasure to speak and hang out with are so great! This is tough! I will be lame and just hope for a good fight!
We were at pregame this afternoon before tonight’s finale of the Subway Series.
It seemed like the hottest topic during manager Jerry Manuel’s press conference was Jenrry Mejia.
What did Jerry think of Mejia’s 7th inning last night? Why did the Mets decide to keep him on the big league roster? Will they start grooming him for a spot in the starting rotation?
The answer to all those questions – AND MORE – lie one click below.
You know what to do…
Matt Estreich for The Huddle
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Listen to our in depth interview about what Jorge and Laura have been up to, including a new book and a new drink. The Jorge Posada Foundation is still going strong, raising awareness about Craniosynostosis, Little Jorge's condition at birth. With proper treatment and care, a child can grow to be a beautiful and happy 10 year old like Jorge and beyond. Get more info below and check out the interview!
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A similar event occurred when Joe Girardi was asked about NIck Swisher's injured biceps. I am paraphrasing but he said something like, I don't know I was just told about this. Shouldn't the managers know pretty much EVERYTHING that is going on with the guys? Should Pitching Coach Dan Warthen have said more? Was John Maine trying to be the big man and play through the pain? Either way, let's get real and COMMUNICATE! Joe and Jerry are looking out for their teams' best interests...HELP them out!
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Sanchez – who is of Mexican descent – was a guest at the dinner honoring the President and First Lady of Mexico.
He chose to bring along his left tackle as his “date.”
Check out the video below for each guy’s thoughts on the evening, including why Sanchez chose ‘Brick and the special surprise the First Lady of Mexico had for Sanchez when she met him.
It’s a good story…check it out:
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Holmes, who has a history of repeatedly “not getting it,” appears to still “not get it.”
While he was calm and straight forward in his account of what happened that night, he still managed to look bad calling out a flight attendant during his story.
You’ll have to listen for yourself (video is below) to see what I mean, but once you watch it I think you’ll agree.
Santonio, take the high road. You don’t need to drag this thing on.
You are entitled to tell your side of the story, but don’t start dragging someone else through the mud. Dude, just let it go.
Hopefully - and though there is little evidence to suggest he will - Holmes grows up during his Jets tenure.
Check out the video:
Matt Estreich for The Huddle
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I can't say I am totally surprised that Floyd Landis has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs. He was dogged with allegations for years. What I have trouble with is that this guy is such a lowlife that he willingly has dragged other riders, (a la Jose Canseco and baseball players) into the mix.
Landis implicates Armstrong, coaches and many riders through e-mails to various cycling agencies. He claims he stored blood in one of Armstrong's apartments and discussed blood doping and testing on several occasions with the 7 time Tour champion.
Here's what irks me: Landis does this stuff through e-mails. He doesn't travel to any American or International Doping Agency and publicly ask forgiveness. Point 2: If all this is to "clear" his guilt burdened conscience, why didn't Landis just say, "I'm only gonna talk about myself-what I DID-what I KNOW is wrong and why I have to take responsibility for MY OWN actions? Is he trying to get back at Armstrong for something? Did he think that the cycling world would embrace him with these admissions?
On the contrary, cycling agencies have blasted Landis-particularly the French officials that Landis battled so bitterly to keep his 2006 title.
I have NO rose colored glasses on here: Lance Armstrong, despite all HIS denials, could damn well have cheated his way to seven Tour De France titles. But if Landis was so concerned with what his Amish mother and young riders thought of HIS actions, Floyd would have kept the focus on himself.
My guess is that low on cash and facing arrest in France for alleged computer hacking of a doping laboratory, Landis decided admission was the best way to get back-and stay- in the public spotlight. What better way to guarantee a potential book, TV interview tour or who knows, a movie than by bringing down the biggest names (starting of course with Armstrong) in the sport?
My buddy Matt Estreich rightfully pointed out that Landis was a middle of the road rider before his surprising win in 2006. Now we know that Landis' heart and back are as yellow as the jersey he fought so hard-and unsuccessfully-to keep.
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Some were better than others; namely pitchers with a NL pedigree like Javy Vazquez and Sergio Mitre (Mitre has a HR-hitter's swing).
Phil Hughes was the other guy we filmed and he was terrible.
Unfortunately for Yankee fans, Hughes starts Saturday. He has zero career at bats.
On the good side, Vazquez has 104 career hits and CC Sabathia (who starts Sunday) has three career home runs.
However, they’re still pitchers, and they’re still bad. Across the board, just bad.
How bad…see for yourself.
**By the way, I can talk smack because I was 6-7 in my co-ed softball double-header this Sunday. 3 HRs, a triple and two singles.
Matt Estreich for The Huddle
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