In keeping with our lists of events from 2006, here are some of the sports stories that Gothamist found compelling in the past year. It ranges from the playoff disappointment from the Mets and the Yankees to the welcome performances of last season's Rangers, this season's Jets and Rutgers. more ›

For the first time ever, Rutgers has won a bowl game. Considering they played in the first collegiate football game 137 years ago, that says a lot. more ›

In 2003 it was a 27-7 loss to the Falcons that started an eight-game losing streak and as the team quit down the stretch it became apparent that Jim Fassel had to be fired. With yesterday’s 30-7 loss to the Saints, their sixth loss in seven games, it has become apparent that Tom Coughlin has to be fired. more ›

How often does college football matter to a New York-area team? Rutgers's game against Louisville garnered enough attention the Empire State Building was lit up in scarlet. It was the biggest local game in recent memory. But despite all the hype, the Scarlet Knights were heavy underdogs to the Cardinals, even at home. A last-minute field goal by Jeremy Ito stunned the No. 3 Cardinals and capped a shocking 28-25 Rutgers win. The result effectively ended Louisville's national title hopes and kept Rutgers, which still has to play three more games -- including at West Virginia -- in the discussion. That's right. Rutgers is in the national title discussion. more ›