New York Mets To Retire Keith Hernandez’s Number

The Mets are going to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 during a ceremony on Saturday, July 9, prior to a game with the Marlins.

Hernandez, the lynchpin of the Mets’ 1986 world championship team, joins Casey Stengel (37), Gil Hodges (14), Tom Seaver (41), Mike Piazza (31) and Jerry Koosman (36) to be so honored.

Hernandez played for the Mets from 1983-89, acquired from the Cardinals in a trade on June 15, 1983. He hit .297 as a Met and won five Gold Gloves as a first baseman in New York. In 1984, he finished second to Ryne Sandberg in the NL MVP vote, hitting .311 with 97 RBIs.

He shared the 1979 MVP Award with Willie Stargell, hitting .344 with 105 RBIs for St. Louis, and was also a key member of the Cardinals’ 1982 World Series winner.

Hernandez was elected to the Mets Hall of Fame in 1997.

Strippers Reveal Their NBA Picks

Some of the the sexy dancers who perform at the upscale Rick’s Cabaret New York gentlemen’s club are sharing their picks for the Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics NBA Championship series. The three-story club, located just one block from Madison Square Garden, is a favorite with basketball fans.

“We love basketball,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Julianna. “I think Golden State will win it all, but I do think that Boston is a great team also. It will go seven games. It will be close!” 

“I’ve danced for some NBA guys,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Katina. “They were really nice. I’m picking the Celtics because I always root for the underdog.”

Rick’s Cabaret is conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at 50 West 33 Street, right across from the Empire State Building. It’s famous for its beautiful entertainers, warm hospitality, and the VIP treatment that guests receive. The club features luxury Sky Boxes, a Roof Top Cigar Lounge, and its own Rick’s Steakhouse, which serves daily lunch specials, dinner, and late-night supper. 

“The games will be exciting,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Sasha. “I’m picking the Warriors to win. I think a slight majority of the girls here agree. Come watch the games with us.” 

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NHL: Rangers Advance to Face Lightning

The Rangers survived one natural disaster, and they’ll get another as a reward.

New York completed its rally from a 3-1 deficit with a 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 7 of their second-round series on Monday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Adam Fox and Chris Kreider scored first-period power play goals for the Blueshirts, who got 36 stops from Igor Shesterkin in the win — the team’s second Game 7 win of the 2022 NHL playoffs.

Ryan Strome added to the lead with a second-period tally with Kreider making it 4-0 early in the third.

The Hurricanes got a slim ray of hope with Tony DeAngelo’s third-period goal — but those hopes were quickly dashed when Filip Chytil picked up a loose puck in the offensive zone and quickly put it behind Pytor Kochetkov for a 5-1 lead. Max Domi’s late goal made it 5-2 before Andrew Copp’s empty-net goal made it 6-2.

Now, the Rangers will face the reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final.