New York Sports.

New York is the home of some of the most famous arenas in the world and I was keen to visit them.

First of all it was a trip to the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to see the New York Yankees host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NBL. I had only ever seen one game of baseball so I was excited to attend.

The Diamondbacks prevailed by 6 to 0. It was not a compelling contest. The game was played during a tropical storm, consequently the crowd was paltry and the atmosphere was mundane.

Never mind.

Next, it was an evening at Madison Square Gardens, perhaps the most prestigious indoor arena of them all. Many famous events have taken place here including Marilyn Monroe singing to President Kennedy and the titanic clash between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in 1971.

I enjoyed a preseason NHL game between the New York Rangers and local rivals the New York Islanders. Ice Hockey never lets you down and it always provides great entertainment. The game ended 4 to 2 to the Rangers. Apart from the thrills on the ice the evenings events included “Dancing Dave” as well as “Tee Shirt Toss”. It was fun for all of the family.

Finally it was 2 nights at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey to watch a brace of NFL games.

Along with Taylor Swift, I saw the New York Jets challenge the superbowl winning Kansas City Chiefs. It was a great thrill to watch the Chiefs star quarter back, Patrick Mahomes. Patrick has recently negotiated a cost of living bustin’ pay rise and he is reported to earn almost $60 million in 2023.

The Jets put up a great fight, encouraged by an energetic crowd and they almost took the game. However, the Chiefs held on for a 23 to 20 victory in a belter of a battle.

The following evening it was the turn of the New York Giants to welcome the Seattle Seahawks.

The Giants were brought down to size by the Seahawks who cruised to a comfortable win by 24 to 3. The Giants offence could not crack the Seahawks defence. Indeed,Daniel Jones, the Giants quarter back, was sacked a record equalling 10 times during the game.

That is not a record for New York to be proud of.