Bruce Beck talks exclusively with Giants running back Brandon Jacobs about his contract situation and future with the Giants.

Davy Jones help give The Monkees, a made-up group, real impact.

The lead singer of The Monkees, Davy Jones, died of a heart attack in Florida on February 29. He was 66.

Take a look back at the most notable deaths of the year.

The mayor of Houston and Jeff Van Gundy have expressed concern over a Texas high school association’s decision not to reschedule the state semifinal game of a school whose players observe the Sabbath.

The mayor of Houston and Jeff Van Gundy have expressed concern over a Texas high school association’s decision not to reschedule the state semifinal game of a school whose players observe the Sabbath.

John Scott, whom the Rangers acquired before the trade deadline, admits “it’s kind of eerie” to follow in the footsteps of his close friend Derek Boogaard, who died last year.

John Scott, whom the Rangers acquired before the trade deadline, admits “it’s kind of eerie” to follow in the footsteps of his close friend Derek Boogaard, who died last year.

Bobby Parnell flamed out in his audition for the Mets’ closer job last season. But his 100-mile-an-hour fastball still makes him intriguing.

Bobby Parnell flamed out in his audition for the Mets’ closer job last season. But his 100-mile-an-hour fastball still makes him intriguing.