Mark Osborne
Mark Osborne is the National Sports Editor for Metro, based in New York. He oversees the direction of Sports in all three cities and edits the New York section on a full-time basis. He started at Metro as a web producer in the infancy of this site. Mark received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. Yes, it's cold there. Yes, it's in the middle of nowhere. And yes, all we care about is basketball. He roots for all things Huskies even though Jim Calhoun once ripped him about a column via phone call. The list: Yankees, Browns, Nets, Rangers. He is a proud native of southeastern Connecticut, born and raised, and now resides in Brooklyn.
Playing the Field: Canadian singer Alexis Normand butchers ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Alexis Normand is charged with singing the Canadian and American anthems and she has the unfortunate honor of her disaster preserved for YouTube eternity.
Jets RB Goodson arrested for drugs, gun possession
Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested early Friday morning on Route 80 West in Denville, N.J. for possession of a loaded handgun and marijuana.
Knicks eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss to Pacers
The Knicks almost rallied for a hard-fought road win, but in the end they came up short as the Pacers ended the series with a 106-99 win.
Bruins open Eastern Conference semifinals with win over Rangers
Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the playoffs at the 15:40 mark of overtime to give the Bruins a 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 1.
Knicks stave off elimination with Game 5 win over Pacers
The Knicks found a way to stave off elimination and push the series back to Indiana, as they held off the Pacers in Game 5 of the conference semifinals.
Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees’ loss to Seattle
Pettitte allowed two runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings but only lasted 79 pitches during last night’s 3-2 Yankees loss to the Mariners.
Coples learns from being called out by Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan sent a message to linebacker Quinton Coples, calling out the second-year player for what he saw was a lack of effort in the weight room.
Sanchez still has eyes on Jets’ starting QB position
Mark Sanchez sounds like someone who is ready to battle for the spot under center for the Jets.
Yankees Notebook: Good news on Jeter’s return
Four weeks after learning Derek Jeter had suffered a second fracture in his left ankle, the Yankees finally received what qualifies as good news.
2013 Preakness Stakes betting guide
Eight contenders seek to topple the favorite Orb in the Preakness and keep the Kentucky Derby winner from completing two-thirds of the Triple Crown.