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Marcus Stroman claps back at racist comments during Dbacks broadcast

Marcus Stroman claps back at racist comments during Dbacks broadcast

Tab Bamford

Bob Brenly brought up Stroman’s durag during Tuesday night’s broadcast.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Tuesday night while Marcus Stroman was pitching for the Mets, Diamondbacks announcer Bob Brenly commented about the durag Stroman wears under his cap. “Pretty sure that’s the same durag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets,” … Continued

The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery is tonight

Tab Bamford

Will the Devils or Rangers get lucky again? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will be held tonight at the NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studio. The winner(s) of the lottery will be announced on NBCSN in the United States during a special broadcast airing at 7 PM ET. As a reminder, here are … Continued

Rare Babe Ruth pre-rookie card sells for record $6 million

Tab Bamford

The sale breaks the previous record of $5.2 million [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Sports cards have been incredibly hot since the pandemic began, with cards selling for astronomical prices online and at auction. On Wednesday, one of the rarest cards of arguably the most iconic player in history broke another record. Babe Ruth’s 1914 Baltimore News … Continued

Francisco Lindor posts support for Naomi Osaka

Tab Bamford

Lindor joined the chorus of sports stars supporting Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] In the wake of Naomi Osaka making headlines in France, professional athletes across the major sports in the United States of come to her defense. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving voiced his support earlier this week. … Continued

80 years later, Lou Gehrig remains as unique as ever

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig passed away 80 years ago and remains in a league all his own throughout baseball. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] I never got to watch Lou Gehrig play first base for the New York Yankees. My grandfather might have. He grew up in New Jersey during Gehrig’s prime, just a stone’s … Continued

Rich Tocchet has second interview with Rangers (Report)

Tab Bamford

Will Tocchet be the next head coach of the New York Rangers? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] According to a report out of Arizona, former Coyotes coach Rich Tocchet completed a second interview with the New York Rangers for their vacant head coaching position. Tocchet, who lost his job with the Coyotes on May 8, reportedly interviewed … Continued

Memorial Tournament Betting Picks: Favorites, ROI and Longshots

Phil Keidel

The Memorial Tournament traditionally draws a loaded field, and the 2021 Memorial will be no exception. This is Jack Nicklaus’ tournament, and as the Golden Bear enjoys his golden years (he’s 81 years old), the tournament he founded – played on a course he designed – annually draws the game’s best players who would dare … Continued

Jacob deGrom off to historic start

Tab Bamford

The best pitcher in the game appears to be getting better. Good luck, batters! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Monday night’s game in Arizona was almost comical for Jacob deGrom. The Mets‘ ace threw ten straight pitches over 100 mph on the gun, loaded up to touch above 101 a few times and then broke off his … Continued

Celtics vs. Nets Game 5 Odds, Pick, Score Prediction (June 1, 2021)

Bob Wankel

After one of the more impressive on-the-court displays in Game 4 in Boston Sunday evening, the Brooklyn Nets had to spend seemingly more time discussing off-the-court stuff ahead of tonight’s Game 5. More fan shenanigans somehow overshadowed a shooting display for the ages, as the Nets combined to shoot 57.8% from the field (48-83), 59.3% … Continued

ESNY’s June 1 MLB Awards

Tab Bamford

Who would take home the hardware if the baseball season ended today? Here are our picks. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] We’re two full months into the 2021 MLB season, roughly one-third of the way through the year. Some teams have been a terrific surprise while others have been disappointing. So let’s jump into some picks for … Continued

Jacob deGrom threw a curveball

Tab Bamford

At this point, why not? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Jacob deGrom was throwing absolute gas on Monday night in Arizona. Through the first four innings, deGrom had ten pitches recorded at 101.0+ mph, which tied the most ever by a starting pitcher in a single game during the pitch-tracking era (2008, including the postseason). It was … Continued

Watch: Islanders’ Casey Cizikas stuns Boston with OT GWG

Tab Bamford

The New York Islanders overcame a third period comeback to win in OT.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The Islanders lost Game One of their playoff series in Boston 5-2, putting more importance on getting a split on the Bruins’ ice before coming home. They trailed 1-0 after 20 minutes on Monday night, but scored three unanswered … Continued

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open

Tab Bamford

Citing personal care, Osaka has pulled out of the grand slam.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Naomi Osaka is one of the most entertaining players in tennis. She’s also one of the best, currently ranked second in the world. So when a player of that caliber opens up about personal issues, it’s time to take notice. Osaka … Continued

Luis Severino could begin rehab assignment soon

Tab Bamford

Severino still on track to return mid-season. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The Yankees need to bolster their rotation. With Corey Kluber on the shelf, they’ve been making it work but could use another strong arm. News on Monday is that they could have Luis Severino back around the All-Star break. Severino underwent Tommy John surgery in … Continued

The Devils should should trade for Seth Jones asap

Tab Bamford

Seth Jones wants out of Columbus and New Jersey could use him. The time to make a bold move is now! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Off the ice, the big news in the NHL this weekend was the report that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones wants out. He has one year remaining on his contract … Continued

ESNY State of the New York Yankees: What just happened??

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees played their worst baseball since April and now must navigate their hardest week of the season. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees might as well be the 1962 New York Mets. And why shouldn’t that broad comparison be made? That inaugural Mets team lost 120 games. The Yankees aren’t that … Continued

Nets vs. Celtics Odds, Pick, Prediction (May 30, 2021)

Bob Wankel

In an effort reminiscent of his heroics in the play-in game victory over the Washington Wizards, Jayson Tatum single-handedly kept the Boston Celtics from the brink of elimination with yet another 50-point performance in a come-from-behind Game 3 win over the Brooklyn Nets at the Garden. Now, Boston takes its home court again with hopes … Continued