Denis Gorman

New York

Freelance Sport Writer at Freelance

Freelance Sport Writer at Associated Press

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Articles

Mount Sinai's Spallina lifts Syracuse into lacrosse Final Four

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

It was a heavyweight brawl. For 60 minutes, two of the sport’s traditional powers — 17 national championships and 38 Final Four appearances between the programs — exchanged body blows. Hard shots. Daring the other to take a backward step. And in the end, a kid from Mount Sinai landed the hardest punches.
Andrew Dalton propels Cornell to D-I men's lacrosse Final Four

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

It was a big-picture question. CJ Kirst was asked, what does it mean for Cornell’s seniors to return to the Final Four? His answer was not about possibly competing for a national championship. Rather, it was about the relationships and memories Kirst and his teammates have built this season. “[We are] super excited to have another week together,” Kirst said after Cornell outlasted Richmond, 13-12, in a men’s NCAA Division 1 Elite Eight lacrosse match on Saturday afternoon at Hofstra's James M.
Holmes bit by long ball in Mets' sloppy loss to Pirates

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

David Stearns, in the midst of his regular state of the franchise question-and-answer session, was asked if he saw areas of need. His answer was no, there wasn’t one particular aspect of the Mets that needed immediate attention. “I don’t see any specific glaring spot on the team right now,” the president of baseball operations said Wednesday afternoon, a few hours before the Mets dropped a thoroughly dreary 4-0 decision to the Pirates at a rainy Citi Field.
Mets' Stearns not surprised by Baty's hot streak

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

The quality of the at-bats. Pitches being hit hard. Balls landing in spots across the outfield or soaring over walls. David Stearns has seen it. In person. For more than a calendar year. So, in his mind, it was just a matter of time before Brett Baty began to experience success at the Major League level.
Adelphi uses 10-goal third quarter to reach NCAA D-II semis

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

It was not a lamentation. It was an unprompted acknowledgement of the obvious. “They have so many weapons,” Molloy coach Bill Dunn said after top-seeded Adelphi routed the visiting fifth-seeded Lions, 21-7, in an NCAA Division II quarterfinal on Sunday afternoon at Motamed Field in Garden City. Adelphi (17-1) advanced to next Sunday’s semifinal round where they will host second-seeded Saint Anselm, which outlasted third-seeded Seton Hill, 9-8.
Baty homers twice, but Mets miss opportunities

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

The calendar says it is early May. What transpired at Citi Field Saturday night had a slight October feel. Forty-one thousand four hundred twenty-three packed the ballpark, and a national television audience watched the best teams in the National League East and Central going head-to-head. And, of course, the requisite disappointment that comes following a devastating loss. Such as the one the Mets experienced in their 6-5 defeat to the Cubs. Because the game was theirs for the taking.
Cubs' Counsell still impressed by Mets' Stearns

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

Preternatural calm. That, in essence, is what stood out about Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns to Cubs manager Craig Counsell when they worked together in Milwaukee. “David’s not going to be altered by things that you think others are,” Counsell said. “It’s just not going to happen. In part, he explained, because of the people Stearns surrounds himself with. Both on the field and in the front office.
Mets have heard about Cubs prospect Cade Horton

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

Yes, Carlos Mendoza acknowledged, the likelihood that Cade Horton was going to make his Major League debut against the Mets was pretty good. Technology has removed some of the mystery surrounding the No. 46 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s list, Mendoza noted. But in the next breath, he stressed the importance of decidedly old-school elements:Watching. Talking. Exchanging notes.
Adelphi begins NCAA Tournament with drubbing of Georgian Court

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

Gordon Purdie was pleased. But not satisfied. “It does not feel that way,” the Adelphi coach said when asked if his team had put forth its best performance of the season. The No. 1 see Panthers routed eighth-seeded Georgian Court, 23-9, in the NCAA men’s Division II north regional tournament first round at Motamed Field Wednesday afternoon. “There were some mistakes that we made on the defensive side of the ball that needed to improve,” Purdie said. Tough grader.
Stony Brook women's lax wins CAA conference tournament

1 month ago | newsday.com | Denis Gorman

The numbers speak for themselves. Eleven straight conference championships. Twelve straight NCAA tournament appearances. And yet, after No. 19 Stony Brook outlasted No. 23 Drexel, 12-10, in the CAA women’s lacrosse championship game Saturday afternoon at LaValle Stadium, the question asked of Seawolves head coach Joe Spallina was simple and straightforward:Does he view Stony Brook as a dynasty? “You have to,” Spallina said. “You have to.”It would be tough–bordering on impossible–to debate the point.