
James Kratch
James Kratch is the managing editor of ESNY. He previously worked as a Rutgers and Giants (and Mike Francesa) beat reporter for NJ Advance Media.
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Could Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving still be Nets when season begins?
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
WFAN tried to get Mike Francesa back for 35th anniversary show
Sports Media James Kratch
Yankees in unprecedented spot as Aaron Judge chases Roger Maris
New York Yankees James Kratch
Man, did we waste a lot of energy on Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving Nets
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
The latest on Eagles coach Nick Sirianni-WFAN caller tennis court dust-up
Sports Media James Kratch
Big Ten finally exhibits ruthless aggression with UCLA-USC expansion coup
College Hoops James Kratch
Kevin Durant demands trade as Nets’ superteam era implodes in spectacular fashion
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
It sounds like door is officially closed on Brett Gardner-Yankees reunion
New York Yankees James Kratch
LIU fires Derek Kellogg, hires ex-Knicks guard in surprise move
College Hoops James Kratch
Mike Francesa reveals podcasting plans for NFL season
Sports Media James Kratch
Kyrie Irving’s Nets opt-in doesn’t seem to have solved much
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
It’s time for Yankees to start worrying about starting pitching
New York Yankees James Kratch
What a friend the Nets have in Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Kyrie Irving blinks in Nets standoff, opts in for 2022-23 season
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
WFAN’s Evan Roberts says ‘clueless’ Joe Tsai should sell Nets amid Kyrie Irving debacle
Sports Media James Kratch
Mets’ Pete Alonso, Yankees’ Aaron Judge are clear MVPs, Mike Francesa says
Sports Media James Kratch
Kyrie Irving likely ‘gone’ after Nets give sign-and-trade search permission
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Yankees just got valuable wake-up call from Astros
New York Yankees James Kratch
Kevin Durant reportedly upset Nets ‘didn’t grow to understand’ Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Mike Francesa blasts ‘sad, pathetic’ Phil Mushnick on Twitter: ‘A complete, obsessed fool’
Sports Media James Kratch
Mike Francesa on Astros no-hitting Yankees: ‘Big, big statement’
Sports Media James Kratch
Knicks’ Leon Rose offers word salad statement about NBA Draft moves
New York Knicks James Kratch
Yankees’ Aaron Judge approach signals they know something we don’t
New York Yankees James Kratch
Let’s parse what Kevin Durant said about Kyrie Irving, Nets on his podcast
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Boomer Esiason: ESPN should ‘triple’ Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s ‘First Take’ salary
Sports Media James Kratch
ESPN paid Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo $10,000 for this ridiculous list
Sports Media James Kratch
Ex-Jets QB believes Giants’ Brian Daboll will do ‘great things’ for Daniel Jones
New York Giants James Kratch
Mike Francesa: Yankees’ Aaron Judge isn’t home run king if he passes Roger Maris
New York Yankees James Kratch
Mike Francesa weighs in on Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman conundrum
New York Yankees James Kratch
Stephen A. Smith’s latest grievance with Nets’ Kyrie Irving makes no sense
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Kyrie Irving, Nets reportedly at contract ‘impasse,’ Knicks could be free agency contender
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Mike Francesa talking to Giants again, says they must stop being ‘losers’
New York Giants James Kratch
Mike Francesa says dominant Yankees must ask themselves this critical question
New York Yankees James Kratch
World Cup 2026: Will past train meltdowns keep MetLife Stadium from hosting final?
National James Kratch
MetLife Stadium will host 2026 World Cup games; no decision on final yet
International James Kratch
Mike Francesa still advocating for Yankees to play Aaron Judge hardball
New York Yankees James Kratch
They should shut down Radio Hall of Fame if 2 WFAN legends don’t get voted in
Sports Media James Kratch
7 thoughts on ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s latest wild First Take rankings
Sports Media James Kratch
Jets’ Mekhi Becton issue isn’t getting any better
New York Jets James Kratch
How much can Steve Cohen’s checkbook help Mets at trade deadline?
New York Mets James Kratch
Mike Francesa: If Yankees don’t win World Series, it will be ‘devastating blow’
Sports Media James Kratch
WFAN’s Craig Carton, Evan Roberts steamroll ESPN’s ‘The Michael Kay Show’ again
Sports Media James Kratch
USFL has weird playoff scenario featuring New Jersey Generals on its hands
New York Giants James Kratch
Robinson Cano about to take Pacific Coast League by storm on Steve Cohen’s dime
New York Mets James Kratch
Sucker-punching Rangers fan gets lifetime ban from Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers James Kratch
Mike Francesa gives WFAN some Yankees broadcast advice
Sports Media James Kratch