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Nets legend Ben Simmons is plotting NBA return

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

4 thoughts as Odell Beckham Jr. returns to Giants

James Kratch

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. The Giants have finally done it. They have re-signed Odell Beckham Jr., bringing the mercurial wide receiver back into the Big Blue fold seven years after he was traded to the Browns and following several instances of reunion speculation and near-misses over the last few seasons. The move … Continued

Best NJ Online Casino Bonuses For June: Over $3,000 In Bonuses

Drew Ellis

As we enter June, the available online casino bonus offers from the top New Jersey online casinos keep getting stronger. While you can find welcome offers at any available NJ iGaming platform, some stand out a little more than others. NJ Online Casino Best June Bonus Offers Among the available offers, here’s five that we … Continued

Jalen Brunson & dad Rick: A tale of two NBA Finals

Josh Benjamin

The year is 1999, it’s summertime, and Jalen Brunson isn’t even three years old. His father, Rick, is the third-string point guard for the New York Knicks, representing the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals after a miracle playoff run as a No. 8 seed. The feisty Knicks are complete underdogs and facing the Western … Continued

Odell Beckham: I have ‘unfinished’ business with Giants

James Kratch

Odell Beckham Jr. unsurprisingly would like to be a Giant again. The polarizing wide receiver made an appearance to sign autographs at Brian Burns’ charity softball game on Saturday night — a few days before he definitely maybe could get a second chance with Big Blue after several years of speculation and reunion near-misses. And … Continued

NBA Finals is going to be a tough look for Rutgers

James Kratch

This may be the ultimate RU Screw. It sounds incredible on paper — one of Rutgers’ top former stars playing in the NBA Finals as a rookie and against the Knicks. Talk about good exposure! But then you remember the circumstances of what happened when the Spurs’ Dylan Harper was on campus and … yeah. … Continued

Giants reportedly kicking Odell Beckham tires again

James Kratch

The Giants put their current off-field drama behind them — or at least claimed to — on Friday. And now they may reportedly bring back arguably the greatest drama magnet in franchise history as soon as Monday. Odell Beckham Jr. is suddenly a realistic option for Big Blue, according to The Post, and the odds … Continued

Yankees have no choice but to stick with C Austin Wells

Josh Benjamin

Let’s talk about Austin Wells, shall we? Or, rather, let’s talk about the 6-foot-1, 220 pound pinstripe-clad meat stack resembling Austin Wells. No disrespect intended, but the now third-year player looks truly lost with a bat in his hands. Wells is batting .176 with only four home runs and seven RBI on the year. To … Continued

President Trump, Gov. Hochul beefing over Knicks

James Kratch

Don in Washington apparently plans to be in the building. President Trump said he believes he will attend one of the Knicks‘ upcoming NBA Finals games — presumably at the invitation of team owner James Dolan, a longtime friend and donor. “They have some great players,” Trump told reporters at the White House Cabinet, according … Continued