Rodriguez, World Series champion Yankees teammates honored at Knicks game

November 5th, 2009 NYC to host ticker-tape parade for YankeesNEW YORK — New York City will host a ticker-tape parade and ceremony in honor of the World Series champion New York Yankees. The parade, scheduled for Friday will begin on Broadway at Battery Place at 11 a.m.

November 4th, 2009 Yankees win World Series crown, Matsui drives in 6NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs. Andy Pettitte won the clincher Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to their elusive 27th championship and first since 2000.

October 30th, 2009 A-Rod stuck in Series slump _ so were Ruth, GehrigNEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez has been an absolute zero in the World Series so far, going 0 for 8 and striking out six times. Hardly what the three-time AL MVP expected in his first try on baseball's big stage.

October 27th, 2009 AP-KN Poll: Fans says it's Yankees over PhilliesNEW YORK — Baseball fans say it's the Yankees year. An Associated Press-Knowledge Networks poll released Tuesday shows that fans think New York will beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series and that Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez will be the Series MVP.

October 22nd, 2009 Knicks waive Joe Crawford, Chris HunterNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have waived guard Joe Crawford and forward Chris Hunter, leaving the roster at 14. Crawford played two games last season with the Knicks, averaging 4.5 points and 2.0 rebounds.

October 21st, 2009 Phillies can clinch World Series spot tonightPHILADELPHIA — The Phillies can clinch a spot in the World Series tonight with a win in Game 5 of the NLCS against visiting Los Angeles. Philadelphia took a 3-1 lead in the series Monday night with a come-from-behind 5-4 win on a two-out double by Jimmy Rollins in the bottom of the ninth.

October 4th, 2009 Yankees set franchise record for homersST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

September 13th, 2009 Rodriguez, Girardi ejected from Yankees gameNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third baseman Alex Rodriguez have been ejected from New York's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez argued with plate umpire Marty Foster after he struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning.

August 30th, 2009 Biden honored at Little League World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Vice President Joe Biden fondly recalled playing youth baseball in Pennsylvania while being honored at the Little League World Series.

August 19th, 2009 NEW YORK — New York Knicks player Nate Robinson was arrested Tuesday for driving without a license. Police said Robinson was arrested after officers pulled him over in the Bronx at about 5:30 p.m.

July 11th, 2009 Angels 10, Yankees 6E_A.Rodriguez (5), Jeter (4). DP_New York 1, Los Angeles 1.

July 11th, 2009 First-round pick Hill signs with KnicksNEW YORK — First-round draft pick Jordan Hill has signed with the New York Knicks. The Knicks announced Saturday that they had signed the forward from Arizona.

July 1st, 2009 Knicks meet with Kidd, but make no contract offerNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden.

June 12th, 2009 Red Sox 4, Yankees 3E_Damon (3). DP_New York 1, Boston 1.

June 6th, 2009 Rays 9, Yankees 7E_W.Aybar (2), Navarro 3 (4), A.Rodriguez (2), Damon (2). DP_New York 1.