Brooklyn Nets ban Kyrie Irving from practices, games
After weeks of uncertainty, the Brooklyn Nets are barring Kyrie Irving from practices and games until he is vaccinated.
Brooklyn Nets ban Kyrie Irving from practices, games
Do the Islanders have another deep playoff run in them?
The Islanders added valuable veteran depth during the offseason. Can their core make another run to the Eastern Conference Final — or even further? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] After making it to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season, the New York Islanders are finally commanding the respect of the NHL and are forcing … Continued
ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Opening Night Edition
The 2021-22 NHL season begins tonight! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We have finally reached Oct. 12, opening night in the NHL. There is excitement in Seattle for a new beginning. There will be a party in Tampa, where they raise a banner (again). And there is hope across the league for improvement with a chance to … Continued
The Jets’ have glaring issues, some of which aren’t going away
We’re only five games into the 2021 NFL season but the New York Jets’ issues are glaring, and some may continue.
Jets HC Robert Saleh: ‘We love Denzel Mims’
The Jets have sparingly used second-year wide receiver Denzel Mims despite the fact he’s healthy and ready to contribute.
Giants WR Kenny Golladay should miss Week 6 with knee injury (Report)
The Giants aren’t expected to have wide receiver Kenny Golladay for their upcoming Week 6 matchup with the Rams.
Giants’ Rodarius Williams suffers ACL tear, out for season (Report)
The rookie Giants corner will have his inaugural NFL season prematurely conclude due to an ACL tear suffered on Sunday.
Significant injuries hitting Giants at the worst possible time
The Giants are dealing with a major injury bug just as their difficult schedule is really starting to heat up.
Giants WR Kadarius Toney apologizes for punch, ejection in Sunday’s loss
Kadarius Toney threw a punch at Cowboys safety Damontae Kazee toward the end of Sunday’s Giants loss to Dallas.
Nils Lundkvist wins Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award as Rangers’ top rookie in camp
The young defenseman voted the team’s best rookie in training camp. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday morning, the New York Rangers announced that defenseman Nils Lundkvist has been named this year’s winner of the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award. The Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award was first presented in 1988 and is named for Lars-Erik Sjoberg, who was the … Continued
Kadarius Toney facing potential fine, not suspension, for Sunday’s punches (Report)
Officials ejected Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney toward the end of Big Blue’s loss to Dallas Sunday afternoon.
Connecticut Plans Online Sports Betting Soft Launch for Tuesday
Connecticut online sports betting will have a soft launch on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and if everything goes smoothly, a full launch is expected on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection said the 7-day soft-launch period will begin at 3 p.m. It’s good news or Connecticut sports betting after the Department of Consumer … Continued
Good, Bad or More of the Same: What should we expect from the Rangers this season?
The Rangers made some big changes this offseason. What should we expect from the team on the ice this year? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The offseason has come and gone and it’s almost time for New York Rangers hockey. The offseason wasn’t long, but the Rangers are going to look like a pretty different team when … Continued
Giants’ Saquon Barkley suffers low-ankle sprain (Report)
Saquon Barkley exited the Giants’ Week 5 loss to the Cowboys with an ankle injury, but it may not be a long-term issue.
Injuries haunt Giants, team drops to 1-4 after loss to Cowboys
The Giants dealt with a laundry list of injuries heading into this game, and that list only grew Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium.
Kenny Golladay out vs. Cowboys with knee injury
The injuries keep piling on for the Giants. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay is now out of the Week 5 matchup with a knee injury.
How do we fix the New York Mets — Part II
How do the Mets take big steps forward this winter to become a contender in the National League? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We’re closing in on the offseason in Major League Baseball, and it appears the New York Mets‘ 2021 campaign will end after 162 regular season contests. So how do we fix the Mets and … Continued
How do we fix the New York Mets — Part I
The Mets have issues. How can they fix them before 2022? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Let’s be honest: the playoffs aren’t coming to Citi Field in a couple weeks. This season hasn’t gone the way many had hoped, and the disappointing second half leaves more questions than answers when considering the future of the team. It’s … Continued
Daniel Jones exits game vs. Cowboys with possible concussion
Daniel Jones has left the Giants-Cowboys Week 5 matchup after suffering a possible concussion in the second quarter.
Saquon Barkley out vs. Cowboys with apparent ankle injury
Saquon Barkley has left the Giants’ Week 5 matchup with the Cowboys after appearing to suffer an ankle injury.
The 1-4 Jets must ‘start faster’ in games
The New York Jets scored just three points in the first half of their 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday morning.
Zach Wilson’s struggles doom offense again, Jets lose in London
The Zach Wilson- and Mike LaFleur-led Jets offense couldn’t find any sort of rhythm in its Sunday morning loss to Atlanta.
Rangers sign Mika Zibanejad to 8-year extension
One of the Rangers’ most important players is now locked-up for eight more years. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Sunday morning, the New York Rangers greeted fans with outstanding news: Mika Zibanejad is staying put long-term. The Rangers announced the club has signed Zibanejad to an eight-year deal. Though the organization did not initially announced the … Continued
Congrats, New York! Ten years without a ring
The 2012 Giants were the last New York team to bring home the gold. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] With the New York Yankees losing to the Boston Red Sox in the 2021 AL Wild Card game on Tuesday, New York sports teams have now gone a decade without winning the championship in their respective leagues. And … Continued
Giants at Cowboys Week 5 Preview: Who to watch, odds, best bets
Momentum is real in the NFL, and the Giants possess it after Week 4. Can they ride it to Jerry World and defeat the Cowboys?
Jets at Falcons Week 5 Preview: Who to watch, odds, best bets
The Jets are coming off a huge victory over Tennessee. Will they take this momentum into their Week 5 matchup out in London?
ESNY’s 2022 NFL Mock Draft: 2-Round Week Five Edition
How many quarterbacks are picked in Round One? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] This week we’re basically one-third of the way through the NFL season. Some teams have established themselves as title contenders; others have their fans looking ahead to the draft already. This week we’re cranking it up to two full rounds. Who will your team … Continued
Leonard Williams believes in Giants pass rush despite lack of production
The Giants defense hasn’t been as strong as it was in 2020, and the lack of a true pass rush is one of the reasons why.
Takeaways from Nets preseason home-opener vs. Bucks
After sitting out the first preseason game, Kevin Durant and James Harden made their preseason debuts for the Brooklyn Nets.
Shepard, Slayton, Peppers, and Bredeson officially out for Giants on Sunday
The Giants will be shorthanded a number of receivers for the second straight week when they take on the Cowboys this Sunday.
Jets’ John Franklin-Myers breaks into tears while talking about his son
Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers spoke Friday about his four-year contract extension, which he signed earlier this week.
Aaron Judge named a finalist for Hank Aaron Award
Fan voting is open now! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday, Major League Baseball announced the finalists for the 2021 Hank Aaron Awards. Since 1999, MLB has awarded the Hank Aaron Award to the best overall offensive performer in each league. The award began in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s … Continued
Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Jabrill Peppers ‘probably not’ playing Sunday
The Giants could be without two of their top receivers and one of their better defensive assets when they face Dallas this Sunday.
Get 30-1 Odds for Fury-Wilder without FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code
With the NFL, college football, and MLB postseason action all in full gear, sports fans are in heaven. But don’t sleep on a classic heavyweight fight this weekend between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, or the awesome promo available for it at FanDuel Sportsbook. No FanDuel Sportsbook promo code will be needed to get 30-1 … Continued
Julius Randle will miss Knicks preseason game for personal reasons
The New York Knicks will be without Julius Randle when they travel down to D.C. to play the Washington Wizards.
Is Mackenzie Blackwood becoming a problem for the Devils?
Blackwood’s vaxx status is an issue. Now, his COVID test results are, too. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] As it stands now, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is the only unvaccinated player on the New Jersey Devils roster. That’s an important thing to keep in mind when you read the release from the team on Friday morning about him … Continued
Robert Saleh on John Franklin-Myers’ extension: ‘Those are the guys we want to pay’
The Jets signed defensive end John Franklin-Myers to a four-year contract extension that’s set to keep him in Florham Park through 2025.
ESNY’s College Football Top 10 Power Rankings — Week Six
Despite some changes in the middle of our College Football Power Rankings, Alabama and Georgia stay on top.
Kyrie Irving to miss preseason home-opener (Report)
Kyrie won’t get the shot, so he can’t take shots for the Nets at home. The Kyrie Irving Saga continues. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving will miss the Nets preseason home-opener against the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks due to New York City’s vaccination requirements. Nets listed Kyrie Irving as out/ineligible for … Continued
Giants preparing for talented Cowboys offense in ‘different’ rivalry game
The first of two matchups in the 2021 edition of this rivalry occurs Sunday afternoon in the Lone Star State.
Could Kadarius Toney assume another crucial role vs. Dallas?
You may be seeing a whole lot of Kadarius Toney this Sunday. The Giants should greatly utilize their first-round wide receiver.
Jets signing DE John Franklin-Myers to extension (Report)
John Franklin-Myers is signing an extension with the Jets after starting the first four games of the regular season.
Jets OC Mike LaFleur on Week 4 win over Titans: ‘I was just so happy for the guys’
This Mike LaFleur-led Jets offense finally put a significant number of points on the board in the team’s first win over Tennessee.
Devils, Islanders and Rangers college prospects make top 100 list
Several future Rangers, Islanders and Devils prospects ranked among the best in college hockey. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday, Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News/Sports Illustrated published his list of the top 100 players to watch in college hockey for the coming season. Players recently drafted by the Rangers, Islanders and Devils made his list. … Continued
Mets GM Zack Scott’s court date set
The soon-to-be-former Mets GM now has a court date. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was charged with DWI on Aug. 31 and has been been on administrative leave since Sept. 2. The next important date on his calendar is now known: Dec. 8. That’s the date for Scott’s non-jury … Continued
DraftKings Championship Series to Crown Best of All-Time
DraftKings Sportsbook has always provided both strong new player promos and returning player incentives. DraftKings’ creativity in developing such offers has always been one of its strong suits, and the case is no different as it recently unveiled a new program its calling the DraftKings Championship Series. The DraftKings Championship series gives bettors an opportunity … Continued
Falcons WRs Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage out for Sunday’s game vs. Jets (Report)
The Jets will not have to go up against two of the Falcons’ more talented weapons when they face Atlanta out in London.
Mets coaches free to look for new jobs (Report)
Not surprisingly, the Mets will have a new look next season. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] When the 2021 regular season, the New York Mets made their first big decision quickly: manager Luis Rojas will not be back next year. As is usually the case when a manager isn’t retained, the rest of the coaching staff’s jobs … Continued