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All-Star Break means no rest for the Yankees

All-Star Break means no rest for the Yankees

Josh Benjamin

The All-Star Break is a nice little midsummer break in the action from the long baseball season, but don’t think that means the Yankees are on cruise control. Granted, a four-game winning streak (and sweep of the Nationals in DC) is a good start after an awful stretch to end June and start July. Ben … Continued

Best Prediction Markets for McGregor vs Holloway 2

Kevin Wolff

UFC 329 is set to take center stage this evening as the iconic Conor McGregor prepares to make his return after five years away from the sport. The prelims are slated to get underway at 5:00 pm ET, leading up to the five-round Welterweight main event that will see Conor McGregor take on Max Holloway … Continued

Michael Kay tries to unring bell on Anthony Volpe smear

James Kratch

Michael Kay is either a wildly reckless buffoon or a shameless shill who will carry whatever water you hand him. Or maybe both! You decide! The YES Network play-by-player/ESPN Radio host dropped a juicy nugget while on air Tuesday: Embattled Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe refused to play at second base while in the minors earlier … Continued

Important week may decide Yankees’ 2026 season

Josh Benjamin

Urgency is a hell of a thing, and it’d be nice if the New York Yankees showed even a smidge of it at the plate. The so-called Bronx Bombers have lost nine of their last ten, completely melting down without reigning MVP Aaron Judge in the lineup. Judge has missed the last month with a … Continued

Did the New York Knicks break the Eastern Conference?

Josh Benjamin

The reigning, defending, NBA Champion New York Knicks. Some of us still aren’t used to it. Yet, just days into NBA free agency, one thing is certain. New York’s secret sauce of trust, coaching, resolve, and pure will has the Eastern Conference in an absolute panic. The NBA Summer League hasn’t even begun, and the … Continued

Prediction Market Promos Offer $220 on World Cup Trading

Craig Dudek

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32, and every team now faces the threat of elimination. With this being the largest knockout stage in World Cup history, the odds for an underdog creating some chaos with an upset are greater than ever. Already, Germany and the Netherlands have been sent home … Continued

WATCH: Mets find new way to embarrass themselves

James Kratch

When it rains, it pours — even in a dome. Somewhat-embattled Mets left fielder Juan Soto completely misplayed a single by the Blue Jays’ George Springer on Monday night in Toronto. The result, with an assist from center fielder A.J. Ewing? A Little League home run that ended up being the difference in the Amazins’ … Continued

Jets veteran cracks NFL Top 100

James Kratch

For what it’s worth: The NFL Top 100 may be the silliest list of List Season. The honor is voted on by the players. And when I say vote, past first-hand experiences suggested it was mostly guys scribbling names down on a piece of paper that was handed to them by a team PR staffer … Continued

ESPN throws some cold water on Giants buzz

James Kratch

There is a slight lull in parade planning at the moment, but the Giants hype machine will undoubtedly crank up again once training camp kicks off. The worldwide leader is offering at least one reason to pump the brakes, though. ESPN has ranked Big Blue’s offensive weapons at No. 31 in the 32-team NFL. The … Continued

A new cool way Knicks will be honored in NYC

James Kratch

Every member of the world champion Knicks will have a city street temporarily co-named in their honor, according to Newsday. From the report: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn announced Monday that each member of the Knicks’ championship-winning team will be honored with a temporary street co-naming. Each … Continued

Nets legend Ben Simmons is plotting NBA return

James Kratch

The most memorable thing about Ben Simmons‘ star-crossed stint with the Nets was all the times that Stephen A. Smith trashed him on various ESPN platforms. (My personal favorite was the time SAS said Simmons treated basketball like he was at war in Ukraine and called him “Zoolander” in one breath.) But the second-most memorable … Continued

Downstate NYC Casinos Update: Where Three Projects Stand Entering July

Drew Ellis

In December, the New York State Gaming Commission provided licenses for three downstate casino projects. Those were Bally’s Bronx, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World New York City. These planned licenses were announced in 2023 and eight different projects were proposed before being dwindled down to the three that received licenses. Once approved, construction … Continued

BREAKING: Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza amid skid

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets have ripped off the Band-Aid and fired manager Carlos Mendoza amidst yet another losing streak. Former Mets infielder and Padres skipper Andy Green will serve out the rest of the season. He was working in the front office as a senior VP in player development. That’s about as lame duck as … Continued

Mets officially in sell mode, LHP David Peterson traded to Cubs

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets officially punted on the season and entered sell mode when lefty David Peterson was traded to the Cubs late Wednesday night. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Mets dealing Peterson, while Will Sammon at The Athletic added that the Mets would receive prospect Cole Mathis from Chicago. Thus caps Peterson’s truly miserable … Continued

Is Yankees ace Gerrit Cole simply getting old?

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continued his road back from Tommy John surgery to mixed results in Detroit on Monday night. Cole, making his sixth start of the season, pitched 4.1 innings and allowed five runs on nine hits. He struck out five and walked one. The Tigers won the game 5-3, with Cole … Continued

Only Jim Dolan could rain on a Knicks championship parade

Josh Benjamin

On Thursday, as their beloved New York Knicks celebrated winning the NBA Finals rolling up the Canyon of Heroes, everyone seemed ready to forgive owner Jim Dolan. It was great energy on a great day. Charles Oakley showed up and marched alongside his fellow Knicks alumni despite his ongoing feud with Dolan. Finals MVP and … Continued

Every Knicks fan is drunk Mikal Bridges

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks are celebrating the team’s first NBA championship in 53 years, and Mikal Bridges in particular isn’t being shy about it. New York’s athletic and durable wing went live on his Instagram on Monday morning, not long after he and his teammates did the New York City morning talk show circuit. He’d … Continued

Mike Brown: The New York Knicks’ right man at the right time

Josh Benjamin

You’ll often hear this phrase tossed around in several sports: “If it’s not the talent, it’s the coaching.” Easy enough to understand what it means, right? A team could have all the talent in the world. But without steady, competent coaching to steer the ship? That means nothing. Granted, luck or fate sometimes strikes, but … Continued

How Much Could New York Online Casinos Generate In Revenue?

Drew Ellis

Though efforts have been made to legalize online casinos in New York, it has yet to happen for The Empire State. Only eight states have legalized iGaming, with just seven currently offering online casinos in their respective territories. Should New York ever decide to push through and make online casinos in New York legal, just … Continued

Knicks overpaying OG Anunoby was a genius move

Josh Benjamin

When basketball historians look back on the New York Knicks and their incredible rebirth this decade, they’d be wise to pay special attention to OG Anunoby. Not just because he’s the reason the team is a win away from an NBA championship, though 33 points and seven threes in Game 4’s historical comeback help. Rather, … Continued

Who is Yankees RP prospect Carlos Lagrange?

Josh Benjamin

When YES Network analyst Jack Curry broke that the New York Yankees were moving No. 4 prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen down at Triple-A, the announcement seemed only somewhat significant at face value. Yes, you read that correctly. 103 mph velocity. Add that Lagrange is listed at 6-foot-7, 248 pounds, and the Dellin Betances … Continued