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Rangers icon Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement

Rangers icon Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement

Tab Bamford

After having heart surgery last year, Lundqvist is calling it a career.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] It was going to happen at some point, but the day has finally arrived. On Friday morning, New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/dKKdNxHc8U — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) August 20, 2021 The 39-year-old was the … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: August 20 Update

Tab Bamford

OMG the Cubs won two in a row! And the Mets beat the Giants? What is happening?!? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] As I’ve been saying on Live Drive Radio for more than two months, you need to Embrace the Chaos if you’re watching the wild card races in Major League Baseball. We’ve got a half dozen … Continued

Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez among MLB Pipeline’s top 20 prospects

Tab Bamford

The Yankees have two of the top 20 overall prospects in baseball.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Wednesday, MLB Pipeline published its updated Top 100 overall prospects in baseball. Two future Yankees cracked the top 20 overall. Shortstop Anthony Volpe was the Yankees’ highest-rated prospect, coming in at No. 15 overall. Jasson Dominguez was just behind … Continued

Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty climb MLB Pipeline’s updated top 100

Tab Bamford

Two of the Mets’ top prospects among the biggest risers in MLB Pipeline’s new list.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The analysts who put together the Top 100 overall prospect rankings for MLB Pipeline published their updated list on Wednesday. Mets fans should be thrilled. Francisco Álvarez, the team’s top prospect, climbed to No. 10 overall. Baltimore’s … Continued

Defending champ Dominic Thiem withdraws from US Open

Tab Bamford

Thiem’s 2021 season is over because of a wrist injury.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Last year, Austrian Dominic Thiem took a major step forward in his tennis career. The 17-time tour-level champion won his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open. Unfortunately, Thiem announced on Wednesday that he won’t be able to defend his title. … Continued

Dodgers to wear City Connect jerseys against the Mets this weekend

Tab Bamford

Los Dodgers will wear all blue against the Mets this weekend.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Nike and the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled the latest City Connect jerseys on Thursday morning. The Dodgers will wear the uniforms against the Mets on Friday and Saturday at Dodger Stadium. For over six decades, Angelenos have been united by a … Continued

Anthony Rizzo returns to New York Yankees lineup

Josh Benjamin

Anthony Rizzo is back with the New York Yankees after recovering from COVID-19. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees will welcome back first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Adler of The Athletic tweeted that Rizzo would bat second and play first base. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1428080764340645895 Anthony Rizzo was the … Continued

Yankees 2022 Spring Training schedule released

Tab Bamford

Let’s finish the fight in 2021 first! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The Yankees are pushing for a 2021 playoff berth at the moment, but Major League Baseball still released the full schedule for Spring Training games in 2022 on Wednesday. The New York Yankees will open their Grapefruit League schedule with a split-squad day on February … Continued

Mets 2022 Spring Training schedule released

Tab Bamford

Is it too soon to start thinking about next year? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Because pennant races are heating up across the leagues, Major League Baseball released the Spring Training schedules for 2022 on Wednesday. The Mets will begin their 2022 spring schedule on Feb. 26 against the Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Their first … Continued

Venus Williams receives wild card entry in 2021 US Open

Tab Bamford

Venus will be back at the US Open in 2021.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Tuesday, the US Open announced two-time champion Venus Williams has received a wild card draw to participate in the tournament. She's baaaaaack! 2x champion @Venuseswilliams is awarded a wild card to play her 23rd US Open. pic.twitter.com/n7Suh76WnQ — US Open Tennis … Continued

How to Get the FanDuel Sportsbook 30-1 Odds Pacquiao Promo

Danny Small

Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas are meeting in a welterweight title bout this Saturday and FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on either fighter to pull out the victory. New users who make an initial deposit on FanDuel Sportsbook can snag a 30-1 odds boost on Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas with this latest boxing … Continued

Mets owner Steve Cohen blasts offense on Twitter

Tab Bamford

After another loss, the owner isn’t happy. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] A lot has been said about New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Twitter habits. At times, he’s an engaging owner. However, he isn’t always in a great mood. After the Mets lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night, Cohen clearly wasn’t thrilled. He slept … Continued

New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Dips in July

Robert Linnehan

July is a slow month in the sports betting world and the quagmire did not spare the titan that is New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported the total sports betting handle for the month of July was $578.7 million, down from $766.8 million in June. However, the state’s total gaming revenue … Continued

NHL putting ads on jerseys beginning in 2022-23 season (Report)

Tab Bamford

Are you ready for brand logos on NHL sweaters? Because it’s coming! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Tuesday, Sportico is reporting the National Hockey League will begin having advertisements on its jerseys for the 2022-23 season. According to the report, the NHL board of governors unanimously voted to approve the ad policy. Sportico reports clubs are … Continued