A leadoff blast by DJ LeMahieu and a tiebreaking three-run shot by Aaron Hicks in the first inning helped the Yankees beat the Astros, 4-1, in front of an electric crowd of 48,483 on a crisp night at the Stadium.


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The responsibilities of a catcher could negatively affect Ben Rice's offensive output.

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With stronger starting pitching and better lineup depth this season, Yankees should remain in AL mix for now.

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Fox is moving its studio team into the broadcast booth for Saturday night's game at the Stadium

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The Yankees announced late Thursday night that Aaron Judge will be out at least 4-6 weeks with a rib stress fracture

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The Yankees said in a press release on Thursday night that Aaron Judge is expected back "at some point this season."

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Frazier said the feeling he gets watching this Knicks team reminds him of those championship teams he played on.

Barker: Walt Frazier believes Knicks are destined to win NBA championship

"As far as we're concerned it's 0-0," Landry Shamet said. "Got to go get one win at home and then on to the next one."

Popper: Knicks maintain focus on Game 3 at Garden against Spurs, not past wins

Oh, how times have changed: Now, the Islanders' Matthew Schaefer was surprised on TV with award.

50 years ago, Bryan Trottier won Calder Trophy . . . and was part of low-key luncheon

Nolan McLean allowed one run, three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

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NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming.`

Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI for science

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail.

Rex Heuermann's life behind bars

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is back for a second stint with the Giants. Head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday said Beckham seems healthier and Beckham said he is looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

Odell Beckham Jr. back with the Giants

Recently passed state auto insurance reforms could help lower car insurance rates as much as 10% for New York drivers, according to some estimates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits the Long Island Game Farm for an inside look at the incredible hands-on wildlife encounters there.

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If approved, it would be the first new hospital on Long Island since 1980. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

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Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969

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