Information for Sports Fans, Athletes, and Extreme New Yorkers

Bike, run, walk, and have fun on a traffic-free Park Avenue during Summer Streets in New York City. Free bike rentals, free fitness classes, free tennis lessons, live music, and more.

Despite their recent woes, the New York Knicks are one of the NBA's most historic franchises. We thought we'd take you for a trip down memory lane as we look back at the glory days of New York Knicks basketball in the Big Apple.

Founded in 2003, Ski Bums is now the largest gay skiing and snowboarding organization both in New York City and the world. Discover more about the group's monthly meet-up, Avalanche, as well as its lively local day trips and farther-flung excursions.

See photos of the world's best marathon runners competing in the 2008 ING New York City Marathon, running through the five boroughs of New York City to a triumphant finish in Central Park.

After decades of New York Jets quarterback woes, losing seasons and disappointments, the sight of Brett Favre in green and white has brought hope to the underachieving New York Jets franchise and its fans.

With even casual New York football fans following the ups and downs of the New York Giants last season, we thought now would be a good time to bring you an overview of New York Giants history and information for new and forgetful fans.

Nine athletes from New York City will be competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics games in Beijing, China. Their sports include boxing, fending, table tennis, judo, sharpshooting, and steeplechasing. Read more about these gifted New York City athletes and show some support for them at the 2008 Olympic Games.

New York City has no shortage of baseball-related activities taking place over the next few months. Besides going to a Yankees or Mets game, there are plenty of other ways to chill your baseball fever.

Photos of the Major League Baseball All Star Fan Fest 2008 at Jacob Javits Center. The 2008 MLB All-Star FanFest was part of a week-long celebration in honor of the very last Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Yankee Stadium in New York.

The Battle for Manhattan athletic competition

Cheer on the runners in the 2007 ING New York City Marathon, a New York institution and the world's largest marathon. Five boroughs, five bridges, two million spectators. Find great viewing locations, get start times, and more.

Join an amateur or recreational league in Manhattan and play a variety of team sports with other young urban professionals. League members compete in basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, tennis and even dodgeball games in Manhattan. Check them out and register soon!

Central Park isn't the only great park in Manhattan. If Central Park is too far, too crowded, or just too big, check out a few of the many other great park spaces in Manhattan.

A guide to visiting Yankee Stadium, home of baseball's famous New York Yankees. Find New York Yankees tickets, seating charts, directions, and more.

All about Yankee Stadium, home of baseball's famous New York Yankees. Learn about Yankee Stadium's rich history (from Babe Ruth to A-Rod). Get information to plan your next visit to Yankee Stadium -- seating charts, how to get tickets, directions, and more.

Check out the top attractions in New York City's 843-acre backyard, Central Park. Sights include the Central Park Zoo, the Great Lawn, Strawberry Fields, and more.

Nothing feels better than a cool dip on a hot summer day in the city. Here's a guide to the best swimming pools in New York City -- from free public pools to health clubs and hotels that charge fees. Find a pool for a nice cool swim in New York City.

Experience the rush of crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon. Get training tips and advice for running the annual NYC Marathon.

There are plenty of great tennis courts in NYC and many of them are free. Some New York City courts even offer tennis lessons for beginners.

Biography of Joe Torre, the manager of the New York Yankees.

Ice skating is one of New York's favorite winter activities. Find an ice skating rink in New York City. Get skating lessons, find ice skate rentals, and more. Read about the best ice skating rinks in Manhatta -- including Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Bryant Park, and at Chelsea Piers.

The latest sports news from the New York Times.

Sports in the Post.

The world's first 24-hour all-sports radio station --right here in New York. Get play-by-play and sports talk around the clock. Check out the instant-replay archive, check out seating charts and game-day weahter and traffic forecasts.

Find the perfect place to watch the game. Directory of great sports bars in Manhattan.

Site of the government agency tasked with attracting sporting events to New York City. Read up on the history of sports in New York, scroll through a calendar of upcoming sporting events.

Sports coverage from the Daily News.

Biography of George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees.