[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
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
Could the Giants stick with Daniel Jones in 2022? Could they roll the dice with an alternative option?
The Giants fired Joe Judge this past Tuesday.
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
No NHL? No problem! On Thursday evening, USA Hockey announced the new-look roster that will head to the 2022 Winter Olympics. The NHL is not sending its players because of ongoing COVID concerns in the league and the host country. It was a bit of a let-down for fans and players alike; the NHLPA had … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
Giants co-owner John Mara addressed the media following the departures of Dave Gettleman and Joe Judge.
No disrespect to Julius Randle, but the New York Knicks are now RJ Barrett’s team. RJ Barrett is heating up and so are the New York Knicks with him. In case you missed it, the Knickerbockers are 7-3 in their last ten games and just dominated the Dallas Mavericks at home, 108-85. Barrett’s 32 points … Continued
Aaron Rodgers spoke on the puzzling move during his weekly spot on the Pat McAfee show.
The Knicks are playing decent basketball as of late and have won three of four games. However, they’ll have a significant task Wednesday night when Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks come to the Big Apple. The Mavs are fifth in the Western Conference at 22-18 and are on a roll, having won six straight … Continued
NFL Wild Card weekend is nearly here and DraftKings New York is giving bettors the chance to earn a huge bonus on any game this weekend. Bettors who sign up for a DraftKings New York account can apply a 56-1 odds boost on any NFL team playing on Wild Card weekend regardless of their moneyline … Continued
What took so long? The New York Mets have had a sorted history at first base. But a strong case can easily be made that no player has played the position better than Keith Hernandez. Now, finally, the Mets will recognize his importance to the organization by retiring his number. We will retire Keith Hernandez’s … Continued
It’s been a wild few days in the Empire State since NY online sports betting went live and the Caesars New York app has garnered plenty of attention. Prospective bettors a week ago became legal online sports bettors over the weekend and Caesars New York has extended their sensational new user promos into this week … Continued
Former Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester has retired from baseball. Veteran lefty and longtime New York Yankees nemesis Jon Lester has retired from baseball, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. NEWS at ESPN: 3-time World Series champion Jon Lester is retiring. I spoke with him and others in his orbit. Dustin Pedroia: … Continued
BetMGM is gearing up for the NFL postseason with a two-pack of new user promos to choose from this week. Those in the market for a minimal-risk sportsbook bonus that carries a strong payout will want to check out these latest offers. The latest BetMGM promo code gives players the choice between two 20-1 odds … Continued
What led to the end of the Dave Gettleman-Joe Judge era?
A quiet night around New York sports was busy elsewhere. Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! We didn’t have a New York City team in action on Tuesday but we were gifted with a significant departure. The New York Giants fired head coach Joe Judge, making them another team on the growing list looking for both … Continued
The Giants are making the right decision with this crucial move.
The floodgates have opened with the launch of NY online sports betting, including two great Caesars New York promos that can be activated by clicking on any of the links on this page and using our promo code. Bettors can pick up a registration bonus, as well as a huge deposit match ahead of the … Continued
The latest FanDuel NY promo is going big for NFL Wild Card Weekend. With six games on the schedule over the course of just three days, it’s going to be a huge weekend for football bettors. The playoffs are just getting started and this bonus is a great way to get off on the right … Continued
The NFL Playoffs are here, the run up to the Super Bowl is on, and DraftKings Sportsbook is upping the ante by offering 56-1 odds to all new players. With DraftKings Sportsbook offering a fantastic new player promo, let’s take a look at how to get 56-1 odds on any NFL postseason game and Super … Continued
How bout them Bulldogs! Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! The big New York news on Monday was Giants GM Dave Gettleman officially retiring. Ryan broke down Gettleman’s legacy of unproductive draft classes and a lack of homegrown talent impacting the NFL roster. We’re also tracking the rumored candidates to replace Gettleman. The Nets were without … Continued
[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] Bettors firing up their apps for the launch of New York online sports betting this past weekend hoping to risk some money on the Syracuse Orangemen or the Binghamton Bearcats (go SUNY) may have been surprised to see their absence. New York sports betting prohibits users to place wagers on in-state colleges, … Continued
The Nets took a late night L in Portland on Monday. Following the heroics of Cam Thomas on Sunday, the Nets were back in action Monday night in Portland as they embarked on the rare cross country back-to-back. Already facing the challenge of playing two games in 24 hours, the Nets would also be without … Continued
Dave Gettleman made various questionable decisions during his four drafts with the Giants.
Who will replace Dave Gettleman as Giants general manager?
With Alabama vs. Georgia just hours away, the latest Caesars Sportsbook promo code unlocks some championship-worthy promos and bonuses as the countdown to kickoff dwindles. With free bets, a deposit match, and several big odds boosts, there’s no better way to legally bet on the game. Caesars Sportsbook promo code ESNYXLRF unlocks $1,001 first bet … Continued
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia marks the first major scale sporting event since New York online sports betting went live this past Saturday morning. With all eyes on this championship clash tonight, there also figures to be huge betting dollars on the game. That’s especially true in New York, … Continued
Championship Monday is here, and before Alabama and Georgia kickoff tonight, you may want to consider grabbing the best Barstool Sportsbook promo code that will unlock a huge no-brainer touchdown bonus on the game. After combining for 65 points in their meeting last month, the expectation is that we won’t see quite the same outburst … Continued
Joe Schoen a name to watch for the Giants’ GM vacancy. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Giants have requested permission to speak with Buffalo Bills’ assistant GM Joe Schoen about replacing Dave Gettleman. Gettleman officially retired on Monday, making the position available. Schoen was Brandon Beane’s first hire when he was named … Continued
Gettleman gets to walk away on his terms. It’s been a long season for the New York Giants. From injuries to COVID protocol and… questionable play-calling, they have left a great deal to be desired. On Monday, one of the expected realities became official: general manager Dave Gettleman retired. Dave Gettleman announces retirement; Giants to … Continued
There is one college football game left this season, and it’s here just in time for New York sports bettors to lock in an awesome FanDuel NY promo. It’s obviously no surprise to see the Crimson Tide or Bulldogs squaring off in the CFP Championship Game. And as these two teams meet again after seeing … Continued
Which Georgia and Alabama players could be headed to the Giants or Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft? The 2021 NFL regular season has come to a close for the Giants and Jets. Both will have early picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, which means tonight’s College Football Playoff Championship Game will have a number … Continued
Who’s No. 1 after the first full week of 2022? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] Even after a lengthy absence due to league-wide outbreaks, COVID is still taking its toll on multiple teams. Week 12 was fun in the NHL, but multiple teams experienced yet another stoppage in schedule because of game postponements. Let’s update our NHL … Continued
The axes are falling across the NFL today. For half of the NFL, the offseason has begun. While we don’t see a coaching change with the Jets and we’re waiting patiently to see if Joe Judge hangs onto his job with the Giants, we’ve already learned of a number of coaches and general managers who … Continued
[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] Three days into New York online sports betting’s launch and the Empire State is already putting up some gargantuan numbers. The talk of the sports betting world has been this weekend’s successful launch of DraftKings Sportsbook NY, FanDuel Sportsbook NY, Caesars and Rush Street Interactive (through its BetRivers sportsbook). New York online … Continued
Let’s get into the day that was… and the night to come. Welcome to the Morning Shootaround! The new calendar will bring some new things to the ESNY shop, and one is a daily wakeup with everything you need(ed) to know about the sports scene from the previous day/night. If you didn’t hear him on … Continued
RJ Barrett turned in a great week despite generally struggling all year. The New York Knicks have been waiting for RJ Barrett’s consistency to show up all season, and it finally did last week. The third-year wing out of Duke finally reminded everyone why some call him the Maple Mamba with three strong performances. He … Continued
Strome shines in challenging, but overall successful week for the Rangers. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The New York Rangers saw many players enter COVID protocol this week, so much so that a total of 24 players were used over the three games that the Rangers played. They also lost Dryden Hunt to the IR, something that … Continued
Jack Hughes is the Devils’ best for the second-straight week. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] Week 12 didn’t go as well for the New Jersey Devils as Week 11 did, when the team put an end to their losing streak and ended up going 3-0. The Devils won just one game this week, lost star defenseman Dougie … Continued
Rachel Balkovec just shattered one of baseball’s glass ceilings. New York Yankees minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec is moving onwards and upwards. Per Lindsey Adler, Balkovec is set to shatter one of baseball’s many glass ceilings and become a minor league manager. Her charge? The Yankees’ Low-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1480320609083142151 A strength and … Continued
Giants co-owner John Mara should be embarrassed following another putrid season.
The New York Knicks had no luck Saturday whereas the Boston Celtics had all of it. There is literally no excuse for any basketball team, particularly in this day and age, to score 75 points in a game. That didn’t stop the New York Knicks from the complete and utter clunker that was Saturday’s 99-75 … Continued