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Mets dodged a headache by not signing Trevor Bauer

Mets dodged a headache by not signing Trevor Bauer

Leen Amin

The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner is headed to the Dodgers on a mega-deal the Mets are lucky to not have to worry about. After months of speculation, projections, and teasing, it’s now confirmed that Trevor Bauer will not join the New York Mets. The Mets had been favorites to sign the 2020 NL … Continued

ESNY NHL Power Rankings: Feb. 5

Leen Amin

COVID-19 drama is the highlight of this past NHL week. Week four of the 2021 NHL season has, unfortunately, been highlighted by multiple COVID-19-related issues. The Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vegas Golden Knights have all been affected by the disease, one way … Continued

Knicks rookie Obi Toppin signs shoe deal with Jordan Brand

Josh Benjamin

New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin has signed a sneaker deal with the ever-exclusive Jordan Brand as he begins his pro career. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Knicks rookie forward Obi Toppin has signed a shoe deal with Jordan Brand, according to Front Office Sports. “There aren’t a lot of people in this family; it’s … Continued

Rangers promote former captain Chris Drury to associate GM

Tab Bamford

Drury reportedly turned down other opportunities. Now, the Rangers promote him to an elevated role in the front office.  On Friday morning the New York Rangers announced Chris Drury has been promoted to associate general manager. He also serves as the GM of the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. Drury, 44, was reportedly a … Continued

Does Major League Baseball need its own Rooney Rule?

Josh Benjamin

With the number of African-Americans in the sport already dwindling, MLB needs to be better about encouraging diversity and inclusiveness. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Sports are meant to be diverse and we all know it. We see it right in front of our faces. The NBA’s global outreach is seen everywhere from the league’s annual draft … Continued

Under Armour leaving the NFL (Report)

Tab Bamford

According to reports, Under Armour is leaving the NFL behind.  The NFL is the latest deal Under Armour is backing away from, joining a growing list of high-profile relationships the company has decided to close according to a report from the Financial Times on Tuesday. On-field NFL licensing agreements are estimated to be valued between $10 … Continued

2021 make or break for Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez

Leen Amin

The Yankees backstop is running out of time to return to his old self. Since he burst onto the scene in 2016, New York Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez has been an enigmatic player. His offense has been inconsistent and his defense has a topic of debate. In short, Sánchez has been the subject of more … Continued

New York Rangers, MSG to host PWHPA game

Leen Amin

The Rangers will become the first NHL team to host a women’s hockey game. On Wednesday, the New York Rangers announced that they will be hosting a Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) at Madison Square Garden for the first time ever. The Rangers will be partnering with the PWHPA and Bauer to become the … Continued

Henrik Lundqvist gives post-surgery update

Leen Amin

Lundqvist is back in New York and provided an update on his recovery from open-heart surgery. Former New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is recovering from open-heart surgery and is back in New York. The 38-year-old goalie underwent the operation one month ago in Cleveland. In a video posted on his personal social media, Lundqvist says … Continued

The New York Mets’ troubling sexual harassment trend

Kyle Newman

The New York Mets are caught up in a second sexual harassment scandal this offseason. What’s at the root of the franchise’s problem? I need to be honest: this isn’t my story. I’m not a woman in sports. I’ve never felt what it’s like to fill those shoes. I’ll never know what it’s like to … Continued

NY/NJ College Hoops Rankings: Down year for the Metro area

Danny Small

ESNY’s NY/NJ College Hoops Rankings are back for another week as the Metropolitan area teams struggle. [sc name=”danny-small-banner” ] ESNY’s NY/NJ College Hoops Rankings are back with one new team and another dropping out of the rankings entirely. Iona’s last game came on Dec. 23 due to COVID-19 issues for the school. The Metropolitan area … Continued

NHL Postpones New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres

Tab Bamford

No game for the Islanders on Tuesday night. On Tuesday morning the NHL announced the game between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders has been postponed. Because of the weather, the Sabres’ travel plans had to be changed. Those changes impacted the league’s ability to perform mandatory COVID contract tracing and testing protocols … Continued

Good bye and good riddance, Tony DeAngelo

Leen Amin

The defenseman cleared waivers, has played his last game in a Rangers sweater. After a weekend filled with rumors, insinuations, and allegations, the New York Rangers are parting ways with 25-year-old defenseman Tony DeAngelo. On Sunday afternoon, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network tweeted that DeAngelo had been placed on waivers. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1355924462777102341 This unleashed … Continued

Kevin Knox is no longer in the New York Knicks rotation

Josh Benjamin

Kevin Knox has been taken out of the New York Knicks’ rotation by coach Tom Thibodeau.  [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Knicks third-year forward Kevin Knox is no longer in the team’s rotation. Coach Tom Thibodeau announced the decision during a media call, and Marc Berman of the New York Post reported it. Thibodeau noted … Continued

New Jersey Devils Games Postponed Through Feb. 6

Tab Bamford

No Devils games will be played until next Tuesday – at least.  Not good news for the New Jersey Devils. Four additional players have been placed on the COVID-19 Protocol list, putting 10 total players on the list. As a result, the NHL has postponed all of the team’s games through Feb. 6. The Devils’ … Continued