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Baylor vs. Houston Betting Pick: Final Four Prediction

Baylor vs. Houston Betting Pick: Final Four Prediction

Danny Small

Baylor and Houston are rolling into the Final Four after taking different paths to get here. This all-Texas matchup pits two old Southwest Conference schools against one another. The winner will have the right to move on and play the winner of Gonzaga-UCLA in the National Championship. Let’s take a look at this Baylor vs. … Continued

Knicks vs. Pistons Betting Preview (April 3, 2021)

Danny Small

The Knicks need a win in the worst possible way after losing their last three, all games in which they held a sizable lead. Thankfully for Knicks bettors, they are playing the worst team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons, on Saturday. Let’s take a deep dive into the Here is the current line … Continued

2021 NBA Draft: ESNY’s 1st-Round Mock Draft 2.0

Josh Benjamin

We’re at the Final Four, so how will college basketball’s best prospects slot out in the upcoming NBA Draft? ESNY has the answers. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] 1. Minnesota Timberwolves: Cade Cunningham, PG, Oklahoma State Cade Cunningham is a special talent and the ‘Wolves need all the help they can get. It doesn’t matter that D’Angelo … Continued

MLB moves 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta

Tatiana Snedeker

MLB, players one in voice: All-Star Game moved from Atlanta because of restrictive voting law. On Friday, Major League Baseball announced the 2021 MLB All-Star game has been moved from its original location in Atlanta Georgia due to the state’s recent voter restriction laws that were put in place. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred explained that this … Continued

New York Mets-Washington Nationals series postponed

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets will now open the 2021 season against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Major League Baseball has officially postponed the season-opening series between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals. Longtime MLB insider Jon Heyman was first with the unfortunate news. MLB is postponing … Continued

NHL Power Rankings: April 2 Update

Leen Amin

Let’s look at how all 31 NHL teams stack up with COVID-19 issues on the rise. With COVID-19 affecting the schedules of several teams and the trade deadline approaching, the NHL is getting interesting. Teams are already engaging in trades and we’re seeing some interesting names on the waiver wire. Playoff races are becoming heated … Continued

US Open to use drones as part of COVID protocols

Tab Bamford

New York’s favorite tennis tournament will use drones to help with COVID protocols.  On Thursday morning the US Open announced the tournament will employ drones to deliver towels to players during this year’s tournament. BREAKING: The US Open to test the use of drone technology to deliver player towels at 2021 tournament. pic.twitter.com/4Asf4wuiap — US … Continued

Opening Day Delay: Mets-Nationals game postponed

Tab Bamford

The Washington Nationals are dealing with COVID issues. ESPN’s Buster Olney broke the news on Thursday morning: the start of 2021 season will have to wait (at least) another day for the New York Mets and Washington Nationals. The Mets-Nationals game tonight is being postponed, re COVID issues. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) April 1, 2021 … Continued

ESNY Staff Predictions for 2021 MLB Season

ESNY

As the 2021 season begins, our staff makes their bold predictions for the coming year. Major League Baseball’s 2021 season begins today! As we get ready for the excitement of Opening Day, our staff went on the record with our predictions for the coming campaign. New York can look forward to both teams being competitive … Continued

Jacob deGrom: Without question the ace of New York

Leen Amin

The Mets’ ace is the best pitcher in New York and in the entire world. The largest market in all of sports, New York and all its teams are talked about endlessly. That’s absolutely the case with the city’s two baseball teams. The New York Yankees are one of the most storied and successful franchises … Continued

Gerrit Cole: The ace of New York not by skill, but birthright

Josh Benjamin

Gerrit Cole is the unquestioned ace of New York City, and all Jacob deGrom stans must accept this universal truth and stop complaining. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] I’m a lifelong New Yorker, and we have high standards. It doesn’t matter if you support the New York Yankees or the New York Mets. Wherever your baseball loyalties … Continued

New York Yankees: Breaking down the Opening Day Roster

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have plenty of calm, cautious optimism with their roster as Opening Day 2021 is now here. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Baseball is back! Stadium capacity will vary from city to city, but fans can look forward to a full 162-game season for 2021. For what it’s worth, your favorite baseball writer is PSYCHED. … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: Opening Day Special

Josh Benjamin

All 30 teams are ready for Opening Day, but how many have a chance to win it all? [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] All MLB teams have had their final dress rehearsals in spring training. Opening Day is upon us, so now it’s time to see where each squad shakes up as the 2021 season is officially … Continued

Mr. Met gets a bobblehead for Opening Day

Tab Bamford

We’re ready for the 2021 season to begin! For MLB’s 2021 Opening Day, FOCO is releasing a limited edition bobblehead of Mr. Met! The bobblehead, numbered out of 2,021, has a button on the top that plays “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” It features the New York Mets‘ mascot holding a bag of peanuts … Continued

MLB Opening Day: 5 Washington Nationals test positive for COVID-19

Josh Benjamin

Five Washington Nationals players will miss Thursday’s Opening Day after someone tested positive for COVID-19 j[sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The Washington Nationals will be without five players for Opening Day on Thursday following a positive COVID-19 test. Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post was first with the unfortunate news. Mike Rizzo says the Nationals have someone in … Continued

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo: Bet $5, Win $200 on Final Four

Danny Small

FanDuel Sportsbook is coming through with a massive odds boost for the Final Four. Despite the different circumstances of this season, March Madness has still lived up to the hype in every way. New users who sign up with FanDuel Sportsbook can grab 40-1 (+4000) odds on any team in the Final Four. This offer, … Continued

New York Yankees Luke Voit talks workouts, baseball, and more

Josh Benjamin

New Schick spokesman and New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit looks back at the 2020 season and ahead to the new campaign. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Luke Voit is known for two things: slugging home runs for the New York Yankees and having a great grooming game. Don’t let Voit’s sweet, clean-shaven smile fool you. … Continued

New Jersey Sports Betting Sees February 2021 Revenue Increase

Robert Linnehan

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported $46.2 million in sports wagering gross revenue for the month of February, an increase of nearly $30 million in sports wagering revenue reported in February 2020. The Borgata posted the highest sports wagering revenue this past month, at $4.96 million, also an increase over its February 2020 … Continued