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ESNY’s Wednesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

A wild shootout win for the Islanders was better than a Knicks loss. Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! Tuesday night saw a team on the hardwood go cold and a team on ice get the shot they needed. It was a split decision for New York’s NBA and NHL teams. However, the best thing we … Continued

The New York Knicks have a free throw problem

Josh Benjamin

Why can’t the New York Knicks sink their free throws? To say the New York Knicks have a free throw problem would be an understatement. They rank 22nd in free throw percentage with a team mark of 76%. Granted, the Knicks made just 78.4% of their attempts from the charity stripe last year, but they … Continued

New York Online Sports Betting Took in More Than $150 Million in Wagers During First Weekend

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] In just its opening weekend, four New York online sports betting sportsbooks took in more than $150 million in wagers, according to the recently released New York Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Briefing Book. During its first weekend, more than 650,000 NY sports betting accounts were created, according to the state. Overall, more … Continued

NHL making big changes to COVID protocols

Tab Bamford

New protocols will begin after the All-Star Game. Various outlets are reporting on Tuesday that the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to stop administering COVID-19 tests to players who are asymptomatic after Feb. 3. The league’s current COVID-19 protocols expected to remain in place until Feb. 3, however. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1483466662770843655 Also, the NHL will only mandate … Continued

ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Rams dominate Wild Card weekend finale. Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! Monday’s action was capped by a blowout to close out the weekend for the NFL playoffs. The Arizona Cardinals thought they had a gameplan. Then the Rams put it on them early and often. We’re keeping Budda Baker in our thoughts today after a … Continued

Dominant Adam Fox earns Rangers’ Player of the Week

Leen Amin

The reigning Norris Trophy winner showed off his greatest strengths. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The New York Rangers didn’t let a depleted roster as a result of a COVID outbreak stop them from winning in Week 13. They kicked things off in a pretty ugly outing against the Los Angeles Kings, but followed that up with … Continued

The 3 Best Cardinals vs. Rams Player Props

Jeff Logan

The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams will become the 16th pair of division foes since 2003 to meet for the third time in a season in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. They will also become the first to do so on a Monday night. The two teams split their regular season … Continued

Zach Parise’s strong play earns Islanders’ Player of the Week

Leen Amin

The veteran’s solid play made him the team’s best last week. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] After nearly two weeks off, the New York Islanders resumed play in Week 13 with games against two of their rivals, the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. It wasn’t easy, but they were able to emerge victorious against the Devils. … Continued

Eli vs Ben: The 2004 NFL Draft Class comes to a close

Tab Bamford

The 2004 NFL Draft featured three great quarterbacks. As we watched the Kansas City Chiefs roll the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday evening, it was impossible to avoid the talk about this being the end of Ben Roethlisberger’s remarkable career. “Big Ben” was never on a Steelers team that finished a season with a losing record. … Continued

All aboard the RJ Barrett Express

Josh Benjamin

Beating the Hawks in Atlanta capped a great week for RJ Barrett. In the name of RJ Barrett, sound, trumpeters! Hear ye, hear ye! Following a great week, Lord Rowan Alexander Barrett, second of his name, New York Knicks star and lethal Canadian sniper, has proclaimed the following: *ALL ABOARD THE RJ BARRETT EXPRESS!!* Okay, … Continued

ESNY’s Monday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

A WILD Wild Card Weekend! Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! How about the Buffalo Bills! Buffalo, in front of their home fans, authored the first perfect game in NFL history — regular or post season. Seven drives, seven touchdowns. They demolished the Patriots. And the Cincinnati Bengals won a playoff game for the first time … Continued

ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Panthers remain on top

Leen Amin

The Panthers still reign supreme, but the race at the top is getting tight. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] With each passing week, we get closer and closer to the NHL playoffs. Teams at the bottom are almost completely unlikely to make it, while the best teams are fighting for top spots in their divisions. COVID outbreaks … Continued

Mets sign Simon Juan in strong international signing class

Tab Bamford

Five-tool outfielders from the Dominican Republic headline the Mets’ signing class. New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler got busy in his first international signing period with the club. The Mets had a total pool of $5,179,700 to sign free agent prospects. The biggest name on the list for the Mets is Dominican outfielder Simon … Continued

Yankees sign No. 1 international prospect Roderick Arias

Tab Bamford

The Yankees land the top international prospect of 2022. In 2019, the New York Yankees landed the top international free agent prospect from the Dominican Republic, outfielder Jasson Dominguez. The Pinstripes gave Dominguez $5.1 million — the richest international signing bonus in team history. This weekend, the Yankees went back to the DR with another … Continued

Kevin Durant out 4-6 weeks with left knee sprain

Justin Thomas

League’s leading scorer will miss at least one month. Just when it seemed as if the Brooklyn Nets were poised to get back to some semblance of normalcy, the cruel hand of misfortune has reared its ugly head. The Nets will reportedly be without their leader and top scorer Kevin Durant for a couple of … Continued

The 3 Best 49ers vs. Cowboys Player Props

Jeff Logan

The San Francisco 49ers edged into the NFL Playoffs by defeating the Rams in overtime in Los Angeles last Sunday. Winners of seven of their last nine, the 49ers will now head to Dallas to take on a Cowboys team that enters with the pressure of great expectations. Notably, this is the only NFL Wild … Continued

The 3 Best Patriots vs. Bills Player Props

Bob Wankel

The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots will become the 15th pair of divisional rivals to meet in the NFL Wild Card Round since 2003 when they play at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park tonight. The Patriots will look to win the rubber match by securing a second road win over Buffalo this season, but … Continued

Caesars Sportsbook NY Offers Incredible $3k+ In Bonuses

Russ Joy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re likely aware that online sports betting is now available in New York and Caesars Sportsbook NY is one of the first legal online sportsbooks to launch in the Empire State. What you might not know is that Caesars NY is offering over $3,000 in bonuses to new … Continued

Zero Giants receive All-Pro votes

Tab Bamford

A bad season results in understandable lack of recognition. Friday morning, the results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting were revealed. A national panel of 50 media members cast votes for first- and second-team All-Pro. Zero (0) New York Giants received a single vote for All-Pro this year. The only player to receive … Continued

ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

Happy Friday to everyone except the Nets. Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! Although the New York Knicks didn’t play on Thursday night, they still stole the headlines by trading for Cam Reddish. The Brooklyn Nets are probably grateful for that because they lost to the lowly Thunder on Thursday night. It was also a full night … Continued

BetMGM NY Approved For Online Sports Betting Launch Monday 1/17/22

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] A fifth sportsbook operator will soon be available for New York online sports betting customers. BetMGM announced today the New York Gaming Commission approved the sportsbook for a Monday, Jan. 17 launch in the Empire State. It’s will be the fifth sportsbook available in the state. BetMGM is an official sports betting … Continued

The 2 Best NFL Wild Card Saturday Game Picks

Jeff Logan

We forge ahead into NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, and for the first time, the opening round of the NFL Playoffs will feature a six-game slate over three days. Things get started Saturday in Cincinnati where Bengals will host the Raiders. That game gives way to round three of an AFC East showdown between the … Continued

First-timers highlight 2022 NHL All-Star Game rosters

Tab Bamford

Who’s headed to Vegas? The NHL announced the rosters for the 2022 All-Star Game on Thursday evening. Three of the four players elected from our three area teams will be playing in their first career All-Star Game on Feb. 5. In all, there are 18 players making their first career All-Star Game appearance this year. … Continued

The Devils have run out of goalies?

Tab Bamford

Time to get excited for a 28-year-old backup, folks. The New Jersey Devils will face the New York Islanders on Thursday night with a backup goaltender you’ve never heard of. Until now. And may never hear from again. Jersey is down four goalies right now. Jonathan Bernier (hip) and Nico Daws (undisclosed) are injured. Meanwhile, … Continued

Caesars NY Gets Wild With Over $3,000 Free for NFL Playoffs

Russ Joy

Of all the sportsbooks that launched when NY online sports betting went live, an argument can be made that Caesars NY has presented the best value in terms of new user promos for prospective bettors in the Empire State. Not only is Caesars NY offering a sizable bonus just for signing up, they’re also offering … Continued

BetRivers NY Promo Includes $250 Deposit Match

Russ Joy

In case you somehow missed it, NY online sports betting is live and there is a great BetRivers NY promo that bettors in the Empire State can take advantage of. Any prospective bettor can get a deposit match at a 100% rate up to $250, which is tremendous value ahead of the NFL Playoffs. New … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

How bout them Nets? Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! Did you stay awake long enough to watch the Nets beat the Bulls? Or were you good with the early game on ESPN — the Knicks handling their business at home against the Mavs? It was a late night for New York hoops fans, but it … Continued

Durant, Harden lead stunning blowout win in Chicago

Justin Thomas

Kevin Durant reminded everyone that he’s the best in the business on Wednesday night. Following a truly disappointing loss to the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers on Monday the Nets were back in action Wednesday for a late-night matchup against the top-seeded Bulls. Well, Brooklyn seemed to rebound pretty nicely as they used a dominating second … Continued