These are mostly dark days for New York sports, but some stars still shine, and it is time again to spotlight them with our annual list of top New York-area stars.
The usual grounds rules apply: Players only, and only from east of the Hudson, other than the Giants and Jets.
Also, this is primarily about star power, not a judgment on the best players. The good news is a new generation is poised to take over. Nine of our top 14 are 26 or younger.
20. CC Sabathia, Yankees
Sabathia will turn 39 during the 2019 season, which likely will be his last, but he still has life left in his ageless left arm.