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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders-Bruins series begins Saturday

Tab Bamford

What are you up to Saturday night? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Thursday afternoon the NHL announced the second round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday in Boston. The game will air on NBC. The Islanders were 5-2-1 against the Bruins this season, but lost … Continued

New York Yankees recall OF prospect Estevan Florial

Josh Benjamin

Florial made his MLB debut in 2020 and the Yankees have recalled him for some desperately needed outfield depth. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees have recalled centerfield prospect Estevan Florial from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The team formally announced the decision this afternoon and placed pitcher Corey Kluber and first baseman Luke Voit on the … Continued

Noah Syndergaard shut down for six weeks

Eric Belyea

As if the Mets needed more bad news on the injury front. “When it rains, it pours” is a terrible cliche to use around the 2021 Mets and their league-leading weather problems, but that’s certainly been the case when checking their injury list recently. News on Thursday morning isn’t good. Noah Syndergaard will be shut … Continued

Obi Toppin’s mom gets emotional as MSG chants his name

Tab Bamford

What a moment! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Obi Toppin grew up a Knicks fan. When he was drafted by his hometown team, the emotions were as real as it gets. So when the electric crowd at Madison Square Garden chanted his name on Wednesday night, his mother understandably couldn’t contain her emotions.   View this post … Continued

Corey Kluber to miss two months with shoulder strain

Josh Benjamin

The veteran righty lasted three innings on Tuesday night before exiting with right shoulder tightness. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Yankees pitcher Corey Kluber will miss two months with a shoulder strain, manager Aaron Boone said during his Wednesday press conference. James Wagner of The New York Times reported Kluber strained the subscapularis muscle and … Continued

Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway banned through at least 2022

Tab Bamford

Callaway banned through at least next season by Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] In February, former Mets manager and Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway was accused of of sexual misconduct by five women. On Wednesday, Major League Baseball dropped the hammer on him. Callaway, 46, has been placed on Major League Baseball’s ineligible … Continued

Mets fans need to relax about Francisco Lindor

Tatiana Snedeker

Mets fans are disappointed in Francisco Lindor. But let’s put his struggles into context.  Panicking is second nature at this point as a fan of a franchise that is notorious for signing baseball stars just for them to greatly underperform time and time again. Francisco Lindor is not one of those athletes. If Lindor was … Continued

Wayne Gretzky joining TNT broadcast team

Tab Bamford

The GOAT is headed to television! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] After the Edmonton Oilers were unceremoniously bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Winnipeg Jets, Wayne Gretzky resigned his position as vice chairman with the franchise that introduced him to the NHL. On Wednesday, Turner Sports announced he’ll be taking his talents to the small … Continued

Julius Randle wins NBA’s Most Improved Player Award

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks’ star power forward had both a resurgent and breakout season in 2020-21. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Knicks star forward Julius Randle has won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle has won the NBA 2020-21 Most Improved Player … Continued

Good God, New Era, what did you do??

Josh Benjamin

New Era has committed crimes against baseball caps and ESNY will not stand for it. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Everyone loves baseball caps except New Era, apparently. It’s strange since, you know, New Era is baseball caps. Go to buy a brand new New York Yankees or New York Mets cap, and your money goes into New Era’s pocket. … Continued

NHL announces start time for Islanders-Penguins Game Six

Tab Bamford

The Isles go for the knock-out on Wednesday.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Tuesday morning, the NHL announced the start times of three games on Wednesday’s slate of playoff contests. The start time of Game 6 of the first round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET. … Continued

Celtics vs. Nets Game 2 Odds, Pick, Prediction (May 25, 2021)

Bob Wankel

The Brooklyn Nets overcame an expectedly slow first half before storming back to win Game 1 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. The team’s trio of stars eventually found a rhythm in just their ninth game together, scoring 82 of the team’s 104 points in the win. An underrated Brooklyn defense that ranks seventh in … Continued