New York Jets legend Mark Gastineau begged his friend, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, to help former players who are ailing and in need. Former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau begged NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to help ailing former players in a radio interview Thursday night. “I want the NFL to treat people right,” … Continued
https://twitter.com/BackAftaThis/status/972117396268945408 New York Daily News reporter Manish Mehta was ripped on WFAN by the mother of former New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. No matter what we do, our moms always have our backs. Former New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson‘s mom had her son’s back as she defended him on the radio … Continued
Mike Moustakas’ free agent journey has come to an end—back where it all began with the Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals and Mike Moustakas have agreed to a one-year-deal guaranteeing him $6.5 million, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Mike Moustakas has agreed to a one-year deal with a mutual second-year option … Continued
It makes perfect sense for the New York Giants and New York Jets to swap first-round picks in this year’s NFL Draft. The New York Giants and the New York Jets are rivals that share a stadium and the heart of the Metropolitan area. Even though the two only play a meaningless preseason game every … Continued
Kirk Cousins is undoubtedly the greatest free agent prize in the player pool, but AJ McCarron is the man who holds the key to the NFL Draft and the New York Giants and Jets future plans. While Kirk Cousins will be the most coveted and highest paid free agent when the process opens on Monday, … Continued
The New York Rangers mission statement at the trade deadline was to rebuild. They did that, but with Kevin Shattenkirk close to returning, have plans changed? The New York Rangers have been without Kevin Shattenkirk since Jan. 19 with a knee injury. Since then, the Rangers have gone in a new direction, only making his … Continued
The New York Yankees officially made their first cuts from Spring Training on Thursday afternoon and some answers have been provided. Thursday afternoon wasn’t just a game day for the New York Yankees. It also marked the first round of cuts from spring training for the Bombers. While one young ace was tearing up the … Continued
Joel Sherman of the New York Post ripped New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes’ work ethic. He was out of line. Twenty-four plus one? According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, that is the equation when it comes to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Sherman castigated Cespedes’ work ethic despite no Mets … Continued
The New York Rangers rebuilding process is still in its infancy stage, the baby steps the team is taking should lead to a visit from prospects Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil. New York Rangers prospect Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil are both playing in the AHL for the team’s affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. Chytil has been … Continued
The New York Jets have made it painfully obvious who they like at quarterback (Baker Mayfield). Plus, could new uniforms be on the horizon for gang green? “In the market for a quarterback, the Jets will be in Oklahoma for a private workout and they will have the Heisman Trophy winner at their facility for … Continued
The New York Rangers lost for the ninth time in the last 12 games and now are looking at reality square in the face. They are not a good hockey team. We have seen this happen time and time again. Careless turnovers lead to high-quality chances and eventually pucks in the back of the New … Continued
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has scheduled a visit and a workout with the New York Jets and others as the NFL Draft approaches. The New York Jets are interested in Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield as they have scheduled a visit with the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner. Mayfield told Robert Klemko of the MMQB that after … Continued
Many individuals fall prey to thinking those anti-Kirk Cousins angles are about the free agent quarterback himself. It’s an incorrect notion. Instead, it has everything to do with the New York Jets and the very unforgiving hard NFL salary cap. So many have it so incredibly wrong. Actually, you (the person reading this very space … Continued
If the New York Rangers had any hopes of making a run for the playoffs, they suffered a harsh reality check Thursday night in Tampa Bay. New York Rangers 3 (30-32-6, 66 points) Tampa Bay Lightning 5 (47-17-4, 98 points) NYR Goals: Ryan Spooner (11), Mats Zuccarello (11), Kevin Hayes (19) TB Goals: Cedric Paquette … Continued
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge says he’s probably one-and-done with the Home Run Derby after winning it last year. It appears that New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won’t be competing in the MLB Home Run Derby this year. Judge won the Home Run Derby last year, becoming just the fourth Yankee and the … Continued
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard threw legit smoke on Thursday as he struck out seven straight Washington Nationals batters. Ladies and gentlemen of baseball, Thor brought the heat on this day. New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard bought legit smoke to the mound on Thursday down in Florida’s Grapefruit League. Another.Another.Another.Another.Another.Another.Another.#Thor struck … Continued
The new-look New York Rangers have found early success. Is that a good thing or a bad thing for the team’s long-term future? The New York Rangers chaotic trade deadline gave way to a resurgence. The young, new-look squad has won three of their first four games. Prior to the deadline and the couple moves … Continued
The New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning shocked the hockey world with the Ryan McDonagh Trade. Now they face off for the first time since. The New York Rangers made it known that they would be sellers this year, but the trade of Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller was still tough to stomach, … Continued
The St. John’s Red Storm will now look to the 2018-19 season after their 88-60 blowout loss to Xavier Thursday afternoon. For a half on Thursday afternoon, it looked like St. John’s had a chance to slay another giant in the college basketball world when they trailed by four at the half to Xavier. Then, … Continued
The New York Yankees have a plethora of young talent throughout the organization, but Estevan Florial is something special. Two Nor’easters in a week aside, what a beautiful time of the year we’ve reached. Temperatures are rising, the sun is staying out longer, and New York Yankees prospects are giving fans reason to get excited about … Continued
The New York Yankees left their superstars behind on Wednesday afternoon in Tampa but they still got a lot done at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Playing the little brother Mets, the New York Yankees chose to send their second-tier squad over to Port St. Lucie, FL. But what about the big guns? They remained in … Continued
Whether you feel New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is underrated or overrated, you can’t deny that he is one of the most prolific passers in the history of the NFL. We don’t typically think of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning as one of the NFL’s all-time great signal callers. Rarely, if ever, is … Continued
What do the latest Bovada odds say about Kirk Cousins? Is former New York Jets star Muhammad Wilkerson about to find a new team? The New York Jets continue to fall in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes, as the rumors landing the former Washington Redskins quarterback in Minnesota Vikings heat up. New Kirk Cousins odds from Bovada … Continued
The New York Rangers might be rebuilding, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be excited about a familiar face in Kevin Shattenkirk returning from injury. New York Rangers (30-31-6, 66 points) Tampa Bay Lightning (46-17-4 96 points) Venue: Amalie Arena Television: MSG Networks New York Rangers’ defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is getting closer to returning to … Continued
Jose Reyes will play a new role for the 2018 New York Mets. How he adjusts is key to the team’s chances of success. Given the New York Mets notorious injury history, depth is never a bad thing. This year the Mets have it. For Jose Reyes, that means venturing into unchartered territory. For most … Continued
Spencer Dinwiddie is making a household name for himself with the Brooklyn Nets, but the NBA universe isn’t giving him the attention he deserves. Spencer Dinwiddie is proving he can be an elite all-around guard in the NBA. Arguably a candidate for Most Improved Player, Dinwiddie has been putting up consistent numbers, collecting a handful … Continued
With all of the moves the New York Rangers have made already—and those they may still make—the 2018-19 season may not be as bleak as some believe. On Feb. 8, 2018, the New York Rangers finally accepted their fate. The team issued a statement regarding their future as an NHL contender, practically insinuating that the season … Continued
Miguel Andújar is going off down in Spring Training, but no matter what he does, his status with the New York Yankees might already be set. Miguel Andújar is putting on quite a show down in Tampa as he vies for the third base position with the 2018 New York Yankees. The 23-year old has … Continued
The New York Jets have plenty of options ahead of them when it comes to who will man the quarterback position next season, but they should focus on the one player no one is talking about. There is a very good chance that the New York Jets will acquire a quarterback in free agency this … Continued
New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison pulls a “sike” on his entire fandom with a fake (sort of) message that he’d been cut by the Jints. Sike. Or psych (if you’re one of those proper individuals). It was the famous and trendy word of the early 1990s, demonstrated as such by Will Smith on … Continued
With a scoring surge in the second half, the St. John’s Red Storm were able to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament with an 88-77 win over Georgetown. St. John’s 88 (1-0) Georgetown 77 (0-1) Big East Tournament, Final, Box Score Madison Square Garden, New York, NY The Big East Tournament got … Continued
While finding a long-term answer at quarterback remains a priority, the New York Jets can’t overlook upgrading other positions, including cornerback. Enter Arizona Cardinals standout CB Patrick Peterson. This offseason could get crazy for the New York Jets, who are sporting a war chest of at least $90 million. General manager Mike Maccagnan has the … Continued
Traditional awards are overrated, which is why I am proud to announce a set of new, fictitious awards based on the 1994 baseball classic, “Little Big League.” Let’s see which New York Mets players are taking home hardware. At its core, baseball is a kids’ game. After all, childhood is where we first develop our love … Continued
James Bettcher’s defense obtained a versatile new weapon on Wednesday afternoon, as the Giants sent two picks to Los Angeles in exchange for veteran linebacker Alec Ogletree. Decimated by injuries in 2017, the New York Giants linebacking corps is about to get a major veteran upgrade. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday afternoon that veteran … Continued
https://twitter.com/C_Fount/status/971487456880218114 Billy McKinney continues to impress the New York Yankees, crushing a grand slam against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon. Just when you thought the New York Yankees outfield situation was all figured out, prospect Billy McKinney is muddling the waters. A day after smacking a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers, … Continued
D’Angelo Russell has had a productive, though short stint in his first year with the Brooklyn Nets. Yet, of all the things he’s accomplished, three-point accuracy is not one. When General Manager Sean Marks brought young D’Angelo Russell into the Brooklyn Nets fold, he had a leader in mind. The Nets have seen that, in more … Continued
Trey Burke has been a spark plug off the bench for the New York Knicks and that’s where his role should be moving forward. The New York Knicks have received a valiant effort from Trey Burke this season, and as the year winds down, the point guard may get more playing time as a result of his … Continued
The New York Islanders have a 0-4-3 record in their last seven “must-win” games and there’s plenty of blame to go around for what transpired this season, but most of the blame falls on the shoulders of Garth Snow. That’s all, folks. The New York Islanders started their season off hanging around in the playoff … Continued
St. John’s Red Storm looks to make the third time the charm when they take on Patrick Ewing and Georgetown in the first round of the Big East Tournament. The Big East Tournament gets underway tonight at Madison Square Garden and the week gets started off with a legendary rivalry. For the third time this … Continued
How do the New York Jets look with some sexy new additions to the team in Matt Miller‘s latest mock draft? Let’s waste no time. Here is who NFL Draft Insider Matt Miller projected for the New York Jets in his full seven-round mock draft: No. 6: Denzel Ward, Cornerback, Ohio State No. 37: Lorenzo … Continued
With all the potential match-ups and offensive talent to consider, Aaron Boone is not ruling out the possibility of putting superstar Aaron Judge in the leadoff spot. When you have names like Giancarlo Stanton, Greg Bird, Gary Sanchez, Didi Gregorius and Aaron Judge to choose from when constructing your ideal batting order, all sorts of player … Continued
Former Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese returns to the New York/New Jersey area as his Portland Timbers visit the Red Bulls on Saturday. When Giovanni Savarese steps onto the pitch at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night, he’ll certainly experience a plethora of emotions because of his connections to soccer in the tri-state area. Savarese … Continued
The competition continues for starting jobs in the New York Yankees infield, but we’ve got the answers to how things will shake out. The New York Yankees have a major infield competition going on right now. Greg Bird (first base) and Didi Gregorius (shortstop) are set in stone for Opening Day, but there are a ton of … Continued
The New York Jets might not get Kirk Cousins after all. If that’s the case, here are the best backup options for Gang Green. The 2018 offseason roller coaster for teams has been one of the bumpiest in league history. Hopefully, you buckled your seat belts. The New York Jets don’t seem to be fazed … Continued
It’s no secret that New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman badly wants All-Pro guard Andrew Norwell to come east, but a new report claims it’s already a done deal. After all, it was Dave Gettleman who acquired Andrew Norwell in 2014 when he was general manager of the Carolina Panthers and this came after … Continued
The New York Knicks could only sit back and watch as Damian Lillard lit it up from all over the court in a blowout win. New York Knicks 87 (24-41) Portland Trail Blazers 111 (39-26) NBA, Final, Box Score Moda Center, Portland, Oregon Damian Lillard went off for 37 points in a blowout win against the … Continued
Jeff Hornacek believes he’ll be back with the New York Knicks next season, despite what has been a rocky tenure thus far. Jeff Hornacek remains outwardly confident that he’ll be back with the New York Knicks next season. This really shouldn’t come as a surprise because he has a year left on his contract and … Continued
After battling lower back stiffness, it seems like New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom may finally be on the right track. Things are looking up for Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets. After battling back stiffness earlier this Spring, deGrom took a major step in the right direction today. With pitching coach Dave Eiland … Continued