Despite checkered past, Rick Pitino can take Iona to next level
Rick Pitino comes with plenty of baggage, but if he can take Iona to the next level, the luggage won’t seem so heavy.
Despite checkered past, Rick Pitino can take Iona to next level
Two recently released players who could help the New York Giants in 2020
Delanie Walker and Xavier Rhodes, both of whom were recently released, could significantly help the New York Giants in 2020.
New York City FC fan live-streams FIFA 20 game during MLS suspension
Amid the MLS suspension, New York City FC fans live-streamed a FIFA 20 showing of the team’s scheduled encounter with FC Dallas.
Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center will pay employees during shutdown
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai publicly committed to compensating Barclays Center staff during the NBA’s break.
The New York Knicks are stuck in draft lottery limbo
With the NBA season going on hiatus, the New York Knicks are in a precarious position for draft lottery purposes.
NBA hiatus could work to Brooklyn Nets’ competitive advantage
With the NBA taking a break, Kevin Durant could have enough time to rehab and return for a Brooklyn Nets playoff run.
New York Mets’ Donovan Mitchell Sr.’s coronavirus test comes back negative
New York Mets director of player relations Donovan Mitchell Sr.’s coronavirus test comes back negative after some speculation.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan will pay MSG workers during break (Report)
As the NBA goes on break, New York Knicks owner James Dolan will compensate Madison Square Garden workers during the hiatus.
NHL players and fans should grow out playoff beards during postponement
NHL players and hockey fans should grow out playoff beards while everyone waits for the postponement on the 2019-20 season to end.
New York Mets could face a dilemma in their outfield once baseball returns
Despite the unknown timeline for baseball’s return, the New York Mets still need to plan for how their outfield will look.
New Jersey Devils Twitter reacts to NHL suspending its 2019-20 season
New Jersey Devils and NHL fans didn’t hesitate to share mixed reactions over Twitter after the league suspended the 2019-20 season.
Iona hires Rick Pitino to take over men’s basketball program (Report)
Forced out of college basketball due to scandals at Louisville, Rick Pitino is set to return with the Iona Gaels after Tim Cluess’ departure.
Iona men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess resigns for health reasons
A Queens native, Tim Cluess took the Iona Gaels to six NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments, including the last four.
Legendary New York Giants receiver Del Shofner passes away at 85
Former New York Giants wide receiver Del Shofner, who spent time with Big Blue from 1961-67, passed away this week at the age of 85.
The sports world is dark as we adjust to the new reality
Sports have always acted as a necessary diversion to real-world problems. That is not the case with coronavirus.
New York Jets GM Joe Douglas seems to be cursed
Did the New York Jets break a mirror or step under a ladder? Ever since they hired Joe Douglas, luck has seemed to be against him.
New York Rangers sign K’Andre Miller to entry-level contract (Report)
The New York Rangers have reporterly signed defenseman K’Andre Miller to an entry-level contract despite season suspension.
New York Giants sign LB David Mayo to three-year extension (Report)
The New York Giants have reportedly signed linebacker David Mayo to a three-year extension ahead of the 2020 season.
NBA shuts down amid growing coronavirus concerns | Knicks State of Mind 106
ESNY
•
As the NBA puts the season on pause due to coronavirus concerns, the New York Knicks may have played their last game this year.
New York Yankees players, coaches will remain in Tampa amid schedule delay
New York Yankees players and coaches will remain in Tampa to work out despite MLB encouraging everyone to return home.
Trevor Bauer planning sandlot game amid MLB coronavirus shutdown
Trevor Bauer has taken it upon himself to ensure that baseball is played even through the coronavirus cancelations.
MLB allows players to return home from spring training
After coming to an agreement with the MLBPA, MLB is pushing its players to leave spring training and return home.
NHL suspends New York Rangers F Brendan Lemieux
The NHL may be suspended, but that’s not going to stop the league from coming down on New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux.
New York Giants’ Jon Halapio earns a performance-based pay total for 2019 season
New York Giants center Jon Halapio has earned a performance-based pay total for his time on the field this past season.
Brooklyn Nets G Spencer Dinwiddie proposes interesting playoff format
Spencer Dinwiddie is proposing a March Madness-style NBA playoffs upon the league’s resumption, but we can take this idea even further.
MLB: Opening Day in April seems unlikely at this point (Report)
MLB’s delay is likely to go on longer than anyone wants to believe. Holding Opening Day in April doesn’t seem realistic.
Former New York Mets SP Matt Harvey tried out for the Blue Jays (Report)
Once upon a time, Matt Harvey was the ace of a budding New York Mets pitching staff. A few years later Harvey can’t find a new home.
New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone isn’t ‘overly emotional’ about schedule changes
New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone provides his thoughts on the schedule changes amid the coronavirus outbreak.
New York Jets would give Robby Anderson $10 million per year ‘in a heartbeat’ (Report)
The New York Jets would reportedly be willing to sign wideout Robby Anderson to a new deal that would pay him $10 million per year.
Jerry Seinfeld isn’t interested in purchasing the New York Mets
Legendary comedian, actor, and New York Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld says he isn’t interested in purchasing the organization.
Borgata’s Online Casino Is Great Option For New Jersey Bettors
New Jersey gamblers may need to look for alternative options if they want to get their fix over the coming weeks and months. And Borgata’s online casino offers just that. A virtual trip to the casino, the online casino app from Borgata offers everything you would come to expect inside the physical casino all from … Continued
NHL announces policy for players during pause in schedule
The NHL is advising players on what to do during the league’s hiatus. Players are instructed to stay in their team’s cities if possible.
NBA players’ union bracing for potential pay freeze
The NBA players’ union is bracing itself for a potential pay freeze due to the existence of the force majeure event clause.
New York Giants free agency, the draft, and how the coronavirus is affecting sports | Wide Right 19
Wide Right Podcast episode No. 19 will dive into the upcoming free agency period and NFL draft for the New York Giants and discuss COVID-19.
The coronavirus could affect the NFL more than people think
It’s been a little quiet around the NFL since it’s the offseason. Nonetheless, the coronavirus could still greatly affect the league.
Delaying baseball season is the correct, sad choice
MLB’s decision to delay the start of the 2020 season is the right move, but that doesn’t make it any easier on the diehards.
New York Knicks: Drafting the all-time ‘what if…’ team
When it comes to these players, it’s hard not to wonder what could have been with the New York Knicks in a different situation.
Reacting to the NBA suspending its season and other craziness
The NBA is suspending the season due to the coronavirus. Famous people are sick, and Disney is closing. This is my reaction to the craziness.
New York Rangers fans look for something to replace the game during shutdown
Thanks to this damn coronavirus and the subsequent NHL hiatus, New York Rangers fans need something else to do.
NYC Mayor: Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center could be closed ‘for months’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that it could be a long time before hardwood or ice is laid down in either building.
New York Mets’ Pete Alonso provides thoughts amid coronavirus outbreak
New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso addresses the coronavirus outbreak, which has altered MLB’s scheduling.
NCAA cancels men’s, women’s basketball tournaments (Report)
The NCAA is canceling March Madness. Unfortunately, the developing threat of coronavirus forced the NCAA’s hand.
MLB pushing back the start of the season by at least 2 weeks
MLB is the latest American sports league to suspend its season due to the coronavirus. Opening Day will be pushed back, but not canceled.
NFL has no plans to move the start of new league year
The NFL isn’t ready to change its offseason schedule. That means free agency is still set to begin on March 18th.
College basketball conference tournament cancellations affect Syracuse, Seton Hall, Rutgers
A number of men’s college basketball conference tournaments have been canceled, including the ACC, Big East, and Big Ten.
New York Mets potentially affected by coronavirus via Donovan Mitchell
By way of the NBA’s Donovan Mitchell, who recently tested positive for coronavirus, the New York Mets are enduring their own scare.
New York Yankees RF Aaron Judge feels he’s ahead of schedule
Aaron Judge feels he’s ahead of his recovery schedule as the New York Yankees star works his way back from a stress fracture in his ribs.
NHL suspends season due to coronavirus pandemic
The NHL is following the NBA’s lead by suspending their season in the wake of the growing coronavirus threat.