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New York Yankees horrible Twitter takes: off-season edition

James Harden shows he can share in Nets debut

Leen Amin

One of the most noticeable ball-first guys in the league, Harden defied expectations in his Nets debut by being unselfish. James Harden made his Brooklyn Nets debut on Saturday night against the Orlando Magic. He had the 47th triple-double of his career in this game: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 STL, 1 BLK, … Continued

Colin Cowherd’s Blazing 5 Picks: NFL Divisional Round

Russ Joy

Colin Cowherd has released his “Blazing 5 Picks” ahead of an exciting slate of NFL Divisional Round Playoff games. This week’s picks come via his “Franchise Face-Off” segment ahead of the Divisional Round. These picks account for the Conference Championship games and the Super Bowl as well. Cowherd notes that his picks will not take … Continued

New York Yankees, Corey Kluber reportedly agree to one-year deal

Leen Amin

The Yankees have reportedly signed the veteran right-hander to a one-year deal. The busiest day of the offseason for the New York Yankees began with the re-signing of DJ LeMahieu and ended with the signing of starting pitcher Corey Kluber. Right-hander Corey Kluber and the New York Yankees are finalizing a deal that will bring … Continued

Yogi Berra gets US postage stamp

Tab Bamford

Yankees icon memorialized by USPS.  “Never answer an anonymous letter.” The United States Postal Service announced on Friday that New York Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra will be featured on a postage stamp in 2021. Science fiction and fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin and artist Emilio Sanchez will also be honored. From the … Continued

ESNY Staff Picks for NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend

ESNY

Two ancient quarterbacks battle one more time and the NFL’s young guns to show they’ve got what it takes. The storylines heading into the NFL’s divisional playoff weekend are amazing. In the NFC, the two quarterbacks in one game – Tom Brady and Drew Brees – are older than the two head coaches in the … Continued

Brooklyn Mess: Kyrie Irving fined, may return Saturday

Josh Benjamin

After an extended absence from the team and a significant fine, Kyrie Irving may return to the Brooklyn Nets this weekend. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The latest chapter of As the Kyrie Turns has come to a close, but not after some serious twists and turns. After being caught on video without his mask on at a … Continued

NFL Playoffs Betting Predictions: Divisional Round Picks

Bob Wankel

The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend with four intriguing Divisional Round matchups. The action kicks off at Lambeau Field late Saturday afternoon and wraps up on Sunday night in New Orleans. It should be a wild weekend of football filled with memorable performances and classic games, and it will most certainly be a weekend filled … Continued

Robert Saleh, New York Jets are a perfect fit

Kyle Newman

The New York Jets have named Robert Saleh the 22nd head coach in franchise history. There was no better fit for the role. New York Jets fans were never satisfied by the Adam Gase hiring. Something never clicked between the coach, the fanbase and the players. And, apparently, the organization as well. So when the … Continued

DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees reportedly agree on six-year deal

Josh Benjamin

After a long and drawn out free agency, star infielder DJ LeMahieu is set to re-sign with the New York Yankees. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees are checking their largest offseason priority off of their list. Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, star infielder and reigning AL batting champion DJ LeMahieu will soon … Continued

New York Jets hire Robert Saleh as next Head Coach

Kyle Newman

After two years of Adam Gase, the New York Jets have decided to hire Gase’s exact opposite to fill his role in Robert Saleh. The New York Jets dropped a bombshell late Thursday night announcing that they’ve hired now-former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their next head coach. We've reached an agreement … Continued

The NHL is Back!

ESNY

The Rangers, Islanders and Devils return to the ice tonight as the 2021 NHL regular season begins. Ordinarily hockey fans would be talking trade deadline and all-star game voting in the middle of January. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ordinary time. The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup a couple short months ago … Continued

RJ Barrett’s three-point shooting is becoming a problem

Josh Benjamin

RJ Barrett’s three-point woes aren’t going away, and the New York Knicks might be wise to change their approach with their young wing. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] This was supposed to be RJ Barrett’s breakout season. At least, the New York Knicks and their fans certainly expected it to be. I mean, it certainly looked like a … Continued

New York Islanders Preview Part III: The Goaltenders

Leen Amin

When will Ilya Sorokin take over as the permanent starter? And can he lead the Islanders to the promised land? As we begin our third and final 2021 preview of the New York Islanders we turn our attention to the position on the roster that will receive the most attention from fans and media alike: … Continued

New York Islanders Preview Part II: The Defensemen

Leen Amin

If the Islanders are going to get into the NHL’s final four, their deep group of solid defensemen will need to step up this season.  The New York Islanders have high hopes for the 2021 season and rightfully so. They showed they can skate with the big boys last year and have a great opportunity … Continued

New York Islanders Preview Part I: The Forwards

Leen Amin

Looking ahead at a potentially exciting 2021 season for the New York Islanders. The New York Islanders are coming off a great – albeit interrupted – season that saw the team advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1993. They lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in Tampa but the … Continued

New Jersey Devils Preview Part IV: The Goaltenders

Leen Amin

A surprise retirement threw the depth chart into a blender shortly before the new season begins. As we get set for the new NHL season to begin, we’re breaking down the 2021 New Jersey Devils. We’ve already discussed the forwards and defensemen. Now, let’s turn our attention between the pipes. The Goaltenders The Devils looked … Continued

New Jersey Devils Preview Part III: The Blue Line

Leen Amin

PK Subban and company need to improve if the Devils have any chance to leave the cellar this season. As we continue getting you ready for the 2021 NHL regular season, we’re breaking down the New Jersey Devils roster. Thus far we’ve discussed the new coaching staff and the forwards. The next stop is the … Continued

New Jersey Devils Preview Part II: The Forwards

Leen Amin

Who’s going to step up to lead the next generation of Devils? Our 2021 season preview of the New Jersey Devils on the ice begins with the forwards. While Travis Zajac is chasing history, some young guns who were recently high draft picks need to elevate their game soon to prove they were worth the … Continued

New Jersey Devils Preview Part I: The Coaches

Leen Amin

A look at the upcoming season for the Devils and what we learned from training camp. The New Jersey Devils’ season begins on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, and there’s much to look forward to. With the division realignment, the Devils have found themselves in arguably the toughest division in the league, so making the … Continued

New York Rangers Preview Part III: The Goaltenders

Leen Amin

Can we emotionally move on from Henrik? This season it will be Georgiev and Shesterkin in charge of the blue paint for the Blue Shirts.  Last season, in many ways, felt like New York Rangers fans were living the greatest hits album of Boyz II Men. As we watched what was undoubtedly the “End of … Continued

New York Rangers Preview Part II: The Defensemen

Leen Amin

A new-look Rangers blue line will look to develop chemistry quickly. When Jack Johnson was the third overall pick in the NHL Draft, K’Andre Miller was five-years-old. Now, they’re teammates with the New York Rangers. Miller joins Adam Fox as the future of the Rangers’ blue line; Johnson was brought in to provide veteran stability. … Continued

New York Rangers Preview Part I: The Forwards

Leen Amin

The King is gone but a new potential superstar has arrived. What have we learned about the New York Rangers during training camp? After getting swept in the Qualifying Round of the 2020 playoffs, the New York Rangers are ready to start a fresh new season on Thursday. The Rangers had a notable offseason, highlighted by … Continued