Grooming a Champion

Champion Lane’s Mini Cooper, a Yorkshire Terrier, patiently goes through an elaborate grooming process in preparation for the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden. (photo after the jump!) Read more

Up in the Air

Pole vaulter Derek Miles, of the United States, makes his approach during the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden. Miles was able to clear the bar at a height of 5.60 meters, which earned him second place in the annual track and field event, held Jan. 29.  photo by Andrew Schwartz

Ride ’Em, Cowboy

Any time bulls come to Madison Square Garden, you usually know what to expect: A walking advertisement for big-and-tall clothing purveyors, some intense above-the-rim athleticism, a healthy dose of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah and, if the past decade is any indication, a loss for the Knicks.

The bulls came to the Garden the weekend of January 8, but they had nothing to do with basketball. And instead of seven-footers, the half-filled arenas got to see 1,600-pounders. The athletes weren’t the Chicago Bulls but rather the bucking bulls of Professional Bull Riding’s fifth annual New York Invitational. Read more

COMING IN FOR A LANDING

Australian Steven Hooker celebrates on the way down after completing a successful pole vault during the 102nd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden. Photo By: Andrew Schwartz