Friday, August 31, 2007

new york sports listings

Horse Racing

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110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica
718-641-4700


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Queens is home to the area’s premier racing action. Call for more information and directions.

New York Jets

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866-788-2482
Official website


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The New York Jets a.k.a. Gang Green kick off the 2007-8 season. Catch all the action at Giants Stadium in New Jersey’s Meadowlands.

The Rink at Rock Center

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Rockefeller Center 5th Ave. between 49th & 50th Sts.
212-332-7654
Open: Open daily for 1.5 hour sessions.


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Rentals available. Call for more information.

Central Park

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From 59th to 110th Sts between 5th & 8th Aves.
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A great place for a walk, skate or a jog.
How to Reach: Take F or Q trains to 57th Street, or N,R,W trains to 5th Ave./59th Street.

New York Rangers

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New York’s NHL team plays its home games at world famous Madison Square Garden. For tickets and game schedules call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171.

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Wollman Rink

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Central Park
212-439-6900
Open: Mon-Tue 10am-2:30pm, Wed-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, and Sun 10am-9pm.


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The famous ice rink is open to the public for skating. Rentals available.

The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers

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Pier 59 at 23rd St. & the Hudson River., Chelsea
212-336-6400


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Features a driving range overlooking the Hudson, simulator play, and a golf academy. Hourly rates and equipment rentals available.
How to Reach: Take A,C,E trains to 23rd St.

New York Giants

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201-935-3900
Official website


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New York’s other football team, the Giants, also play at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands. Don’t miss out on all the action.

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New York Yankees

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Bronx
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Few places in sports history are as legendary as Yankee Stadium. Be in the stands as the Bronx Bombers start their quest for another World Series title. For tickets call 718-293-6000, for Yankee Stadium tour information call 718-293-4300.

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New York Mets

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Shea Stadium, Queens


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Hometown favorites the Mets may not win as many pennants, but they win plenty of hearts. See them in action at Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens. For game schedules and ticket info visit mets.com
How to Reach: Take 7 train to Willets Point-Shea Stadium

New Jersey Nets

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Vince Carter, Jason Kidd and the hard-charging NJ Nets vie for championship at Continental Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. For tickets call 1-800-7NJNETS or visit njnets.com.

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New York Liberty WNBA Basketball

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Madison Square Garden 7th Avenue at 34th Street., Midtown
212-564-WNBA
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New York’s hard-charging womens basketball team is chasing the championship at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks may be done for the season but you can still get your b-ball fix, because the WNBA season kicks off in May. Don’t miss out on the action.
How to Reach: Take A,C,E trains to 34th Street, or 1,2,3,9 trains to Penn Station.

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AMF Bowling at Chelsea Piers

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Chelsea Piers West 23rd Street at Hudson River, Chelsea
212-835-BOWL


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Equipped with 40 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a full service cafe and lounge, and a pro shop.
How to Reach: Take C,E trains to 23rd Street.

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USTA National Tennis Center

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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens
718-760-6200
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The home of the US Open is open to tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels. The USTA National Tennis Center is the largest public tennis facility in the world. It has 33 outdoor courts – not including Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium or the Grandstand courts – and 9 indoor courts, which are available for year-round use by the public. The USTA National Tennis Center is open seven days a week, 11 months a year and closes only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
How to Reach: Take 7 train to Shea Stadium / Willets Point Station.

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