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.
The sports world is dark as we adjust to the new reality
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
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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.
MLB likely to suspend spring training, push back Opening Day (Report)
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the MLB is reportedly likely to suspend spring training and push back Opening Day.
Big East cancels conference tournament amid growing coronavirus threat
Although the Big East was initially hesitant to cancel its tournament, the conference pulled the plug on Thursday afternoon.
New York Giants, Jets suspending travel amid coronavirus concerns (Report)
The New York Giants and New York Jets have reportedly suspended their travel plans amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Utah Jazz G Donovan Mitchell tests positive for coronavirus
Donovan Mitchell becomes the second NBA player to test positive for coronavirus after his Utah Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert was the first.
Multiple NFL teams considering a shut down of their training facilities amid coronavirus concerns
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, multiple NFL teams are considering a shut down of their training facilities amid the coronavirus outbreak.
New York Giants re-sign FB Elijhaa Penny
The New York Giants have re-signed fullback Elijhaa Penny to a two-year deal ahead of the upcoming 2020 season.
25 reasons to love watching the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
The NBA’s hiatus means there might not be any more New York Knicks games at Madison Square Garden this season. That’s a shame.
New York Mets plan to hold Opening Day game with fans amid coronavirus concerns (Report)
The New York Mets will reportedly hold their Opening Day matchup at Citi Field with fans in attendance, at least for right now.
New York Giants haven’t changed pre-draft travel plans amid coronavirus outbreak (Report)
The New York Giants have reportedly stuck with their pre-draft travel plans despite the coronavirus causing much concern.
Isaiah Simmons is just what the New York Giants defense needs
Isaiah Simmons would be just what the New York Giants need to help resurrect a defense that has struggled mightily.
Coronavirus is changing the landscape of sports in the United States
The sports world is feeling the effects of the coronavirus with major changes coming at the professional and collegiate levels.
The New York Mets need to give Dominic Smith a chance
The New York Mets need to provide Dominic Smith with an opportunity to prove he’s more than just a reserve player.
Should the New York Yankees reconsider playing Gleyber Torres at shortstop?
New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres has struggled at shortstop this spring. Should the ballclub consider a switch?
NBA will suspend season after Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus
The NBA is making an unprecedented move to suspend the season indefinitely after Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.