Not only was 2017 the most disappointing season in the 93-year history of the New York Giants, but it was also the most disappointing season in the 12-year career of Brandon Marshall. When the New York Giants acquired the 6-foot-5 Brandon Marshall last offseason, they thought he could give Eli Manning a tall, physical receiver … Continued
The New York Rangers had some success this week and with that success came big performances from players all throughout the lineup. This week might be the hardest when it comes to picking the New York Rangers’ three stars. The Rangers had a pretty successful week going 2-0-1. It appears that since the trade deadline, … Continued
The New York Jets got some new members on the flight crew. Here’s how some of the more notable additions will fit on the team. The New York Jets added some necessary replacements to their team after letting a few free agents go. One of the biggest needs for the Jets was the center position … Continued
The New York Yankees are natural-born winners. That’s just a proven fact. It turns out that their minor league players are also winners too, in their own ways. Position battles are in full swing for the New York Yankees during spring training. However, Miguel Andujar was just sent down after failing to win a spot … Continued
Someone just sent me this picture of Kristaps Porzingis shooting in the gym at his Manhattan apartment building. Porzingis tore his ACL about six weeks ago and underwent surgery on Feb. 13. He said last week he has no timetable for his return. pic.twitter.com/rNegFaCJ5K — Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) March 18, 2018 Injured New York Knicks … Continued
Just when you thought the New York Mets would be head into the regular season relatively healthy, the injury bug strikes hard. Oh, Jason Vargas, how little we knew ye. It might a while before Jason Vargas makes his regular season return to the mound as a New York Met, a decade in waiting. The … Continued
The New York Yankees have sent third base prospect Miguel Andujar to Triple-A, while outfielder Estevan Florial heads to their minor league camp. New York Yankees prospect Miguel Andujar won’t win the job at third base as the team optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. No surprise here, but … Continued
The New York Jets had to do something in the 2018 NFL Draft. They got a head start on that with their latest move up. This was always set up to be a make or break year for the tandem of New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles. Last year … Continued
The New York Rangers are a new team right now full of young talent. How have those players fared so far in their small auditions? As the end of a dreadful 2017-18 season approaches the New York Rangers are going with a youth movement. Young players like John Gilmour, Neal Pionk, Tony DeAngelo, Alexandar Georgiev, and … Continued
The New York Yankees are going to need Masahiro Tanaka at the top of his game in 2018. So far this spring, we’ve yet to see him at his best. Masahiro Tanaka’s spring with the New York Yankees reminds me of his 2017 season—good solid pitching with flashes of brilliance, followed by glaring mistakes. It … Continued
While most of the favorites won during Saturday’s second round action of the NCAA Tournament, Loyola-Chicago’s magical run will continue on to the Sweet 16. The buzz around the NCAA Tournament on Saturday was still about UMBC’s historic upset of No. 1 Virginia on Friday night. As the second round began on Saturday, most of … Continued
The New York Giants inked running back Jonathan Stewart on a two-year deal Tuesday afternoon. Contrary to what some believe, it was a shrewd move. Signing a 30-year-old halfback isn’t going to excite a fanbase. But considering what Jonathan Stewart can provide for the New York Giants, he’s a shrewd gamble to take. Tuesday afternoon, the Giants … Continued
The New York Jets were able to trade up to the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft thanks to an unlikely source. The New York Jets made history on Saturday morning by trading up to acquire the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft from the Indianapolis Colts. Picking in the Top … Continued
With Opening Day closing in, there’s plenty to talk about with the New York Mets, including news on ace Jacob deGrom and stud outfielder Michael Conforto. Perhaps no player is more important to the New York Mets‘ chances of contending in 2018 than ace Jacob deGrom. After missing time early this spring with an injury, … Continued
With three draft picks in the first round of 2018, the New York Rangers will have a plethora of talent to look at to help turn this rebuild around. The upcoming 2018 NHL draft is chock full of talent and it is a most exciting time for New York Rangers fans. If the season were … Continued
FULL TIME, pres. by @AffinityFCU: Couldn't claw back. 1-0 #RSLvRBNY | #RBNY pic.twitter.com/GGk475bTre — New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) March 18, 2018 The New York Red Bulls fall to Mike Petke and Real Salt Lake thanks to a penalty kick for the first loss of the season. New York Red Bulls at Real Salt Lake … Continued
Having Ereck Flowers compete and not be given the starting right tackle job is the appropriate way to go about business for the New York Giants. With the addition of prized left tackle Nate Solder, three-year lineman Ereck Flowers will be manning a new role in 2018. And the New York Giants are taking the … Continued
Pundits may still be torn on exactly how high Zach LaVine’s ceiling is, but the 23-year-old guard still has a chance to develop into an All-Star-caliber player with the Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine has turned into an extremely intriguing player, to say the least. His potential as a modern NBA guard is polarizing. On a tanking … Continued
Former ballyhooed prospect Rafael Montero’s days with the New York Mets could be numbered, according to reports. It was only a few years ago that Rafael Montero was seen as the next great young arm in the New York Mets rotation. But after years of injury and inconsistency, he could soon find himself elsewhere, according … Continued
Former New York Jets running back Danny Woodhead, who defied the odds in getting a chance to play in the NFL, announced his retirement. Danny Woodhead never scored a touchdown for the New York Jets. He never led the team in rushing or receiving. In fact, he played just 11 games over parts of two seasons … Continued
Former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo thought that Geno Smith should have been Big Blue’s franchise quarterback. While the New York Giants may or may not draft Eli Manning‘s replacement in next month’s draft, it was clear that Geno Smith wasn’t the team’s future under center last season. That is except for former … Continued
Days after being optioned to the New York Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, top prospect Gleyber Torres smacked his first home run of the spring. For the first time this spring, New York Yankees‘ fans caught a glimpse of 21-year old prospect Gleyber Torres rounding the bases Friday afternoon. Batting third and playing second … Continued
The New York Jets shook the NFL landscape with their blockbuster trade to the top of the 2018 NFL Draft. The New York Jets weren’t willing to wait at six and see what happens. General manager Mike Maccagnan apparently saw a prospect he wanted and now went up to get him. This is the first … Continued
Finally an exciting prospect not named Gleyber Torres! The New York Yankees’ latest big name has the potential to break into the big leagues in a big way. Domingo German has been an exciting prospect on the New York Yankees‘ radar since being acquired from the Miami Marlins in the trade that sent Martin Prado … Continued
The New York Giants will need to move some players around to fit into James Bettcher’s 3-4 system, but they can make it work. The New York Giants hired James Bettcher as their new defensive coordinator in January. Bettcher had previously been the defensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals, where he employed a 3-4 defensive … Continued
The New York Jets have acquired the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft via a monster trade with the Indianapolis Colts. Mike Maccagnan just made his move. After a week of crazy transactions via NFL free agency, the New York Jets general manager hakes a thunderous statement as it pertains to the … Continued
It was UMBC’s historic upset of Virginia that capped a historic Day two of the 2018 NCAA Tournament as they become the first 16 seed to beat a 1 seed. For a good portion of Day Two of the NCAA Tournament, it appeared that the day would be pretty boring with most of the favorites … Continued
As the New York Rangers rebuild their team, they will need some veteran leadership. The Rangers would be crazy not to consider signing Ilya Kovalchuk when free agency begins in July. Ilya Kovalchuk last played in the NHL in the 2012-2013 for the New Jersey Devils. A veteran of 816 NHL games, Kovalchuk has shown some … Continued
Despite a less than stellar season from the Brooklyn Nets this year, their future is bright. Here’s a breakdown of the current crew. The Brooklyn Nets have had an underwhelming season this year. They sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a 21-47 record. They are also in a unique position because they … Continued
The Buffalo Bulls shocked everyone when they defeated Arizona on Thursday night. That is, everyone who hasn’t watched them.
The 2007 New York Giants will go down as one of the most remembered and beloved teams in New York sports history. Eight specific free agents helped pave the way. The New York Giants jaw-dropping streak of winning 11 games away from Giants Stadium, which culminated with their 17-14 victory over the 18-0 Patriots in … Continued
The New York Liberty are being moved to the Westchester County Center in White Plains as MSG looks to sell the team and the Manhattan Borough President is not happy whatsoever. Madison Square Garden has announced that the New York Liberty will be playing their home games at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, … Continued
To say New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has been active in free agency would be a great understatement. Here’s a quick recap of the first week. Dave Gettleman has executed so many acquisitions that if you weren’t glued watching NFL network or actively following the New York Giants on social media, you may … Continued
The Brooklyn Nets failed to spoil Joel Embiid’s birthday, as they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers away at the Wells Fargo Center. Brooklyn Nets 116 (21-48) Philadelphia 76ers 120 (38-30) NBA, Final, Box Score Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Brooklyn entered last night’s game having dropped 17 of their last 18, looking to pick up … Continued
A sober Dwight Gooden hopes to earn the trust and potentially a position with Mets, for whom he pitched 11 seasons. According to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, Dwight “Doc” Gooden is attempting to earn his way back into the good graces of the New York Mets. Gooden, who the Post noted worked … Continued
Justin Pugh, who was the New York Giants first-round pick in 2013, has signed a five-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals per sources. Throughout his five years with the New York Giants, Justin Pugh has represented the franchise’s best and most versatile offensive lineman playing right tackle and left guard. He’s now a former Giants player … Continued
Cinderella has arrived in the NCAA tournament as UMBC shocks the world and pulls off the upset against Virginia. It had to happen eventually. For the first time in the history of the men’s NCAA Tournament, a 16 seed has knocked off a one seed. UMBC took down Virginia after an offensive flurry marked by big … Continued
Basketball is in crisis. At the core of it is the “one and done” rule. Here is how we fix it while allowing the NBA and NCAA to beautifully relate in six easy steps. To be talented enough to play a sport at the highest professional level is truly a gift. But like all things … Continued
After years of miscues and neglect, the New York Giants finally began to atone for past mistakes on the offensive line. Upon his arrival to East Rutherford in December, many New York Giants fans were ready to enshrine Dave Gettleman in Canton. Mere hours after his introductory press conference, Gettleman immediately made a change to … Continued
As the 2017-2018 season concludes, the question of why and how this New York Rangers team failed will be asked throughout the summer. There is plenty of blame to go around. The New York Rangers are about to miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-2011 season. In an era where the top … Continued
New York Knicks center Enes Kanter is growing frustrated with the team’s continued losing while he sits on the bench. New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is less worried about his defense and more worried about playing time. According to Fred Kerber of the New York Post, Kanter is frustrated with his lack of … Continued
Despite Adrian Gonzalez’ struggles at the plate, Sandy Alderson says the New York Mets are standing pat at first base. According to Matt Ehalt of North Jersey.com, Sandy Alderson is content with the New York Mets first base situation, despite the struggles of Adrian Gonzalez, the titular starter at first early in camp. The team … Continued
With their leading rusher from a season ago Orleans Darkwa a free agent and not having any veteran running backs on their roster, the New York Giants filled that void by signing Jonathan Stewart. The signing of Stewart was received with mix reaction amongst fans because the New York Giants did need a veteran running … Continued
Oft-criticized New York Giants offensive lineman Ereck Flowers will now compete for the job on the opposite side of the line that he’s used to. On Wednesday, the New York Giants made a huge move in free agency and signed former Patriots left tackle Nate Solder to a four-year, $60 million deal. Clearly, Solder is going to … Continued
For all the talk of how good Demario Davis was in 2017, he didn’t impress the New York Jets, who failed to offer him a contract this offseason. There was great debate among New York Jets fans whether the team should re-sign Demario Davis to a long-term contract. Well, apparently it wasn’t much of a … Continued
Not being a right fielder for the New York Yankees, I can say to Alex Cobb “You would look good in pinstripes” without fear recrimination from the Commissioner. Free agent Alex Cobb is an American League East-lifer who has spent his entire big league career with the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s no secret the New … Continued
It was an eventful day 1 of the 2018 NCAA Tournament was highlighted by Loyola-Chicago upsetting Miami and Buffalo upsetting Arizona. Here are the rest of our takeaways. The first day of the NCAA Tournament always seems to bring excitement and this year wasn’t any different. We saw two big upsets in the South region … Continued
Andrew Ladd came to Brooklyn after main parts of the New York Islanders core left, and he hasn’t been worth the price tag Garth Snow slapped on him. In the summer of 2016, after the New York Islanders won a playoff series for the first time in 23 years, three major pieces left the team: … Continued