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Early Giants free agency, draft talk | Wide Right Podcast 65

New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole already making his mark as a leader

Josh Benjamin

The Jameson Taillon trade is just the latest example of how Gerrit Cole is becoming a strong, positive leader for the New York Yankees. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Gerrit Cole can be described in several ways. Son. Husband. Father. Ace pitcher. Student of baseball. And, as his new New York Yankees teammate Jameson Taillon said during … Continued

New York Yankees trade RP Adam Ottavino to Boston Red Sox

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees cleared a 40-man roster spot and $9 million in salary by trading Adam Ottavino to the Boston Red Sox. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees continued to make moves Monday morning when they traded righty reliever Adam Ottavino and a prospect to the rival Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Adler of … Continued

BetMGM Michigan Sportsbook Promo: Huge NFL Bonus Today

Bob Wankel

BetMGM Michigan Sportsbook is ready for the first weekend of NFL betting in the state following its launch last week and the timing couldn’t be better. BetMGM Michigan has a full $500 first deposit match ahead of today’s NFC and AFC Championship Games, as well as a variety of other boosts and player promos. Click … Continued

New York Jets sit atop Deshaun Watson’s trade list (Report)

Kyle Newman

Robert Saleh has already changed the culture around the New York Jets and he hasn’t even coached a game yet. At least, that’s what Deshaun Watson believes. Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald is reporting that isn’t the New York Jets, not the Miami Dolphins who sit atop Deshaun Watson’s trade list. The star quarterback … Continued

DraftKings and FanDuel Michigan Promo: Insane NFL Odds Today

Bob Wankel

The stakes couldn’t be higher for the NFL’s four remaining teams as two squads will punch their tickets to Super Bowl 55 later today, and the stakes will also be high for bettors at DraftKings Michigan and FanDuel Michigan sportsbooks. Enter some awesome NFL promos. Bettors at FanDuel Michigan and DraftKings Michigan have the opportunity … Continued

ESNY’s 5 gif reaction to the New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks sought their fourth straight victory in the second tilt of their road trip out west. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] After stunning Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, the New York Knicks sought their fourth straight win Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Everything went right for the Knicks against … Continued

NBCSN To Shut Down By End Of 2021

Tab Bamford

NBCUniversal moving NHL, NASCAR events to USA Network. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, NBCUniversal is pulling the plug on NBCSN, the company’s national sports network. The report indicates NBCSN operations will cease by the end of the calendar year. NHL and NASCAR content will be on both networks until NBCSN is … Continued

BetMGM Michigan Casino Launches, Claim $1,025 Bonus

Bob Wankel

BetMGM Michigan Casino launched on Friday afternoon, becoming one of a handful of operators to go live with the start of legal online sports gaming in the Wolverine State. The launch of BetMGM Michigan Casino comes as part of an aggressive rollout featuring double-digit online gaming operators in the state. Michigan becomes the fourth state … Continued

NHL Power Rankings: Jan. 22

Leen Amin

How does the league look two weeks into the season? The 2021 NHL season is off to a flying start. The Dallas Stars haven’t played yet and both the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are dealing with COVID-19 issues themselves, but the league’s been pretty fun, so far. The Anaheim Ducks are still terrible and … Continued

Islanders will miss Alexander Ovechkin as COVID hits the Capitals

Tab Bamford

Star forward among four players required to miss four games because of COVID protocol.  The Washington Capitals are the latest NHL team to have a significant issue with players being exposed to COVID-19. On Wednesday, the NHL fined the Capitals organization $100,000 for violating COVID protocols. Four players were placed on the daily list of … Continued

FanDuel Sportsbook Virginia Goes Live Thursday

Bob Wankel

Here comes Virginia online sports betting, and headlined by FanDuel Virginia Sportsbook, its arrival is coming a bit earlier than first expected. FanDuel Virginia Sportsbook is set to go live late Thursday afternoon, a surprising development that was first revealed on Wednesday night by the betting giant. Click here to get a $1,000 risk-free first … Continued

Artemi Panarin shows support for Alexei Navalny protests

Tab Bamford

New York Rangers Russian superstar posts support for weekend protests on personal social media. In these heightened political times, some athletes have chosen to engage in the conversation on their social media platforms. Rarely, however, do you see Russian athletes speak out. But New York Rangers star forward Artemi Panarin has done just that. There … Continued

Philip Rivers retires: His impact on New York Giants history

Tab Bamford

Another quarterback from the famed Class of 2004 calls it a career. On Wednesday morning, Philip Rivers announced he’s retiring from the NFL. The long-time Chargers quarterback spent the final season of his career in Indianapolis, leading the Colts to the playoffs this season. But his career got off to an interesting start to say … Continued