In celebration of Black History Month, let’s look back on the brilliantly underrated career of former player and executive Bob Watson. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The casual baseball fan has probably never heard of Bob Watson. Honestly, that’s not much of a surprise. The man spent more than 13 of his 19 years playing in MLB … Continued
ESPN’s long time baseball reporter passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. As the final moments were ticking off the clock of the Super Bowl, ESPN tweeted stunning news. Pedro Gomez, one of the long time fixtures in the network’s baseball reporting, had passed away. Gomez was only 58. Gomez had been with ESPN since 2003. The … Continued
Sam Darnold’s future with the Jets is unclear. Other NFL teams have reportedly expressed interest in the young quarterback.
Were the Isles able to snap their five-game losing streak after almost a week off? The New York Islanders saw several of their games postponed due to COVID-19 issues, but this was a much-needed break for a team that had been on one of the worst losing streaks in the NHL. Head coach Barry Trotz … Continued
The New York Knicks are in talks to acquire former point guard and MVP Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Knicks are “engaged in talks” to acquire veteran point guard Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Knicks are engaged in talks to … Continued
The New York Knicks took on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers in a Saturday matinee at Madison Square Garden. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] After splitting two games with the Bulls in Chicago, the New York Knicks looked to win again at home. Their opponent was Damian Lillard and the hot-shooting Portland Trail Blazers. You’ll … Continued
Episode No. 66 of the Wide Right Podcast will discuss the Super Bowl and a potential Deshaun Watson trade with ESNY’s Danny Small.
Sam Darnold’s future with the Jets is unclear. Nonetheless, a former teammate has his back with the offseason underway.
The sports wagering action ahead of Super Bowl 55 is flowing as bettors race to get their bets in at DraftKings Sportsbook Michigan. Using DraftKings Sportsbook Michigan is the best way to bet on Super Bowl 55 as the popular app is offering a variety of awesome Super Bowl betting promos and bonuses, including a … Continued
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
Taking a look at some of the best Patrick Mahomes prop bets for Sunday’s Super Bowl 55 matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
After a day of trolling fans with his online merch store, Trevor Bauer has made the decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, spurning the New York Mets. Trevor Bauer has announced he’s signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move comes after a long day of rumors and tolling. It all started late … Continued
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
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
Let’s take a look at the best Tom Brady Super Bowl prop bets, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook.
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
The New York Giants are expected to employ Jason Garrett as their offensive coordinator for the second straight year.
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
Super Bowl 55 is finally here and it’s the dream matchup we have all been waiting to see. Let’s take a closer look at some player props.
Julius Randle is having a career season, but playing for the tumultuous New York Knicks may work against him.
The Rangers get their first win in the retro Liberty jerseys. The New York Rangers have looked like a different team since the Tony DeAngelo saga and would come into their game with the Washington Capitals looking to get a winning streak going. The Last time these two teams faced each other, Mika Zibanejad scored … Continued
The Hall of Famer recently spoke with Yahoo Sportsbook about the superstar Texans quarterback requesting a trade.
Kyler Fackrell’s contract is expiring. Could the Giants bring him back to be a part of the pass rush in 2021 and potentially beyond?
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
We cannot ignore the St. John’s Red Storm after their win over No. 3 Villanova. The Johnnies are making their case for the NCAA Tournament.
The Lakers are still the top dog in the NBA, but the elite teams in the league are jockeying for position in the top five.
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
Deshaun Watson would need to approve of a trade to another team. If the Jets made a move, he reportedly wouldn’t decline.
In celebration of his birthday, ESNY spoke to New York Giants icon Lawrence Taylor about his two Super Bowl wins and what he’s doing now. As he hit his cigar –- a Perdomo tenth anniversary -– Lawrence Taylor chuckled. As someone who was also born on the fourth of February, I wished him a happy … Continued
The New York Knicks sought to get back in the win column on the back end of a back-to-back against the Chicago Bulls in the Windy City. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] On Monday, the now last-place New York Knicks wasted a fourth-quarter comeback and lost to the Chicago Bulls 110-102. Wednesday, New York had the chance … Continued
Kevin Mawae is reportedly heading back to the NFL and will be an assistant offensive line coach for Indianapolis.
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
Taking a look at the current splits for a wide variety of Super Bowl 55 wagers at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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 Knicks are looking to avenge Monday’s loss. Let’s take a quick look at some of our favorite player props for Knicks-Bulls.
While rehabbing from a 2020 torn ACL, star running back Saquon Barkley believes the Giants could be “great” next season.
Saquon Barkley doesn’t really have his pending new contract in mind ahead of year No. 4 with the New York Giants.
The Giants need to decide if Dalvin Tomlinson is in the long-term plans this offseason. Newsflash: he absolutely should be.
It’s possible Sam Darnold is on his way out of Florham Park. ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes the Jets could receive a first-rounder for him.
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
Elfrid Payton is still starting games for the New York Knicks, but does Frank Ntilikina deserve his minutes in the rotation?
Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden combine for 29 fourth-quarter points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a win over the Clippers.
Kyle Barraclough figures to have a legitimate chance at making the Opening Day roster for the New York Yankees out of spring training.
Super Bowl viewers are going to get a healthy dose of DraftKings during commercial breaks this year. DraftKings, a fantasy sports and sports betting giant is going to run two, 15-second commercials during Super Bowl 55 that show players how to sign up for its fourth quarter prediction pool. Per Ad Age, the two commercials … Continued
BetRivers has done it again, offering a can’t-miss new-user deal for Super Bowl 55 between the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
The Jets released Le’Veon Bell in October. Now, as a member of the Chiefs, he’ll be playing in his first Super Bowl.
Former Mets manager Mickey Callaway has been accused of sexual harassment by five women. How did WFAN Sports Radio respond?
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