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Dubbed "Last Play at Shea," Billy Joel delivered two well-received concerts at New York's Shea Stadium on July 16th and 18th to commemorate its upcoming closure.

The New York Mets Lose The Final Game of the 2008 Season And Collapse In The Pennant Race For Second Straight Year

The New York Mets debuted their new ballpark in 2009, Citi Field. Despite some minor flaws, it is a quantum leap above Shea Stadium, the team's old home.

By 1982, The Clash had out-run Punk Rock. Their albums Sandinista! and Combat Rock had divided critics in the UK, but American success was on the horizon.

Mets pitching is a little shaky but offense overcomes with nine run explosion in win over Reds.

Throughout their illustrious history the New York Yankees have claimed many fields as their own. Here are the six (and a half) parks the Yankees have called home.

The New York Mets and New York Yankees face plenty of unknowns when they open their new ballparks on April 3, 2009.

Major League baseball teams scramble to deal with injuries and manpower shortage for the 2007 MLB season.

The Mets have the hitting to dominate the National League East. But their big three starting pitchers are too old and brittle to lead them back to the Division Title.

With the 106th World Series set to begin on October 23, Suite 101 Baseball takes a look at the ten greatest games in Fall Classic History.

The House that Ruth Built is no more. The New York Yankees said goodbye to its famous home since 1923.

When in New York, do as the natives do. Get yourself over to the Lemon Ice King in Corona for an old-fashioned Italian ice.

The new homes of the New York Yankees and New York Mets are not what the teams were use to in their old stadiums

A luxury trip to NYC for the family entails careful planning. Tips and recommendations for keeping children happy during the New York City vacation help keep travel fun.

Boston and the White Sox both won it all recently. So why can't the Cubs? Is it front office ineptitude, bad play on the field, or the curse of a long dead Billy Goat?

Finding the perfect gifts for the avid sports fan can be challenging. Some online sites have great ideas for those who enjoy all things baseball.

Aah, spring! Time to shed layers and enjoy adventure travel at discounted prices. Here are some great places to welcome spring.

Robert Moses was a master builder responsible for many of the major public works in New York and his philosophies shaped the urban landscape of the 20th century.

This much heralded new release featuring the music and images of the "Four Lads from Liverpool" does the near impossible. It lives up to the hype.

Baseball ticket prices are sky-high. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are actually asking fans to trade in their first born child just to see a game.

Agencies will be able to create ads around the 44th presidential inauguration, the Lincoln bicentennial, Alaska and Hawaii statehood and the switch to digital television.

Follow the musical journey of The Clash, one of the most famous punk rock bands in history, from edgy punk rockers to outright music legends.

Looking at all the new modern stadiums and team facilities of today, It's hard to believe the meager settings that AFL teams had to endure in their early days.

Visitors to New York shouldn't miss taking in at least one of the city's five wildlife conservation parks.

Taxpayers are helping Major League Baseball and National Football League teams build multimillion-dollar sports stadiums across the country.

The Subway Series of 2000 entertained New York sports fans in ways not seen since 1956.

The last year of Yankee Stadium. The year Junior hits number 600. The year Maddux will pass Clemens, and Big Unit could reach 300. '08 will be another historic season.

In Major League Baseball's 25-and-under category, these youthful hitters rule.

Drafting starting pitchers is the biggest nightmare in fantasy baseball. Here are five guys who are worth a high draft pick in the upcoming 2008 fantasy baseball draft.

The recent burst of HGH and steroid links to Major League baseball suggest that the game's performance-enhancing drug problem is as bad as Jose Canseco claimed.

The diminutive slugging shortstop was the most valuable player in the Senior Circuit this year. No doubt about it.

With Michael Jackson's passing and the many retrospectives about his work, his first feature film in a starring adult role, The Wiz, is now worth re-examining.

The Beatles: Rock Band doesn't meddle with the music game formula fine-tuned by its predecessors but instead focuses on a strong music catalogue and incredible art design

Before settling for an expensive musical instrument, aspiring musicians or those who simply love to groove should try playing some notes on these Wii games.

Travelers can turn a frustrating ride on the NYC Subway into a pleasant one by remembering a few guidelines and tips.

With less than two weeks to go in the 2007 baseball season, the National League East division is suddenly up for grabs.

It was 40 seasons ago that a star-studded football team led by coaching mastermind Hank Stram produced the lone Super Bowl championship in Kansas City Chiefs history.

Rock's original bad boy, Gene Vincent. Looking back at the life and career of a rock n roll legend.