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.
Rangers face uphill battle starting with Game 4
The Rangers have trailed 0-3 in a best-of-seven series nine times in their history. Six times they have been swept.
Hakeem Nicks suprising no-show at first day of Giants camp
Conspicuous by their absences, however, was the Giants’ starting pair of wideouts, Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks.
Mornhinweg rebuilding Mark Sanchez’s floundering career
If Mark Sanchez is a better quarterback this year, it might be because he doesn’t have Tony Sparano to kick around any longer.
Lanier Coleman aiming for Jets roster after four-year journey
Lanier Coleman is a 26-year-old rookie trying to make the Jets after more than three years out of football.
Bruins grab 3-0 lead on Rangers with late goal
The Rangers trail the Bruins in the best-of-seven series 3-0 after dropping a 2-1 decision in Game 3 Tuesday night.
Knicks’ Woodson, Grunwald avoid specifics, praise season
The Knicks wrapped up their season-ending media obligations by ushering head coach Mike Woodson and team president Glen Grunwald in front of the masses.
Rangers Notebook: Girardi has earned trust of his coach
Long one of the Rangers’ leaders, Girardi has earned Tortorella’s confidence with his play and reliability.
Yankees, Manchester City announce formation of new MLS team
The baseball franchise announced Tuesday morning they will be forming a new MLS team, named the New York City Football Club.
Knicks paint varying opinions as they pack up for season
Carmelo Anthony feels the Knicks can still contend, and thinks the future is bright, despite their early playoff exit.
Rangers facing two-game deficit for second straight series
The facts paint a bleak picture for the Rangers.