Patrik Elias will have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils tonight. Here’s everything you need to know, and more. Tonight Patrik Elias’ number 26 will be sent to the rafters joining New Jersey Devils’ legends Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko, Scott Niedermayer, and Martin Brodeur. The ceremony is scheduled to last for an hour, … Continued
College basketball is in the midst of an FBI investigation that is still unfolding. Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead is one of the players implicated. The NCAA and FBI are looking into widespread corruption in college hoops and the list of players and coaches involved continues to grow. According to reports from Yahoo’s Pat Ford … Continued
Saturday morning, New York Giants superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. responded to a tweet indicating that he won’t play in the preseason. New York Giants fan Stan Hardter (@stanbryan81) tweeted at Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday night: “Zero preseason snaps please.” Beckham responded to Saturday morning by simply saying “0”. https://twitter.com/stanbryan81/status/967204863397498880 0 https://t.co/86lS0V2FFL — Odell … Continued
This is not a drill, my friends. New York Yankees baseball is back in Tampa and day one resulted in a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Spring training records don’t mean anything. At least, that’s what I’ve been told in the past. Regardless of what it all means, can we just stop and enjoy … Continued
Much is still unknown about what happened between Joakim Noah and Jeff Hornacek. While Noah has been exiled from the team, the league is watching to see how the New York Knicks’ front office handles an already awkward situation. When it comes to drama, the New York Knicks, whether they’re relevant or not in the … Continued
There’s only one choice for the greatest comeback in New York Jets history. Plus plenty of free agent options at running back for gang green. The New York Jets are the epitome of the underdog in the NFL and its’ history. You don’t have to look much further than the Jets beating the Baltimore Colts … Continued
Projected to be the strength of the team before the season, the New York Rangers’ troubled defensive corps presents a problem for which there’s no simple solution. From excitement to deflating depression. From a “certain” strength to an abject weakness. Those are just two ways to describe the New York Rangers’ ugly situation on the … Continued
The New York Knicks coaching staff is following through on their promise to give the younger players more opportunities. The New York Knicks have 22 games left to play this season and a lot of different things to figure out in that time. Some want them to tank, others want them to try and compete … Continued
While St. John’s got blown out by Marquette Wednesday night, Bryan Trimble Jr. had the best game of his young career so far. St. John’s had their four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Marquette Wednesday night, 85-73. Despite getting blown out in the second half and Shamorie Ponds being held to under 20 points … Continued
When the New York Rangers traded Michael Grabner on Thursday night, they received a 2018 second round pick and D Yegor Rykov. Who is this kid? When the dust settled from the announcement of the trade between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils, one question stood out amongst them all: Who the heck is … Continued
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley would like to play for his favorite team, the New York Jets, but could end up with the New York Giants. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell might not want to run with the New York Jets, but Penn State running back Saquon Barkley would love to be donning … Continued
Lost in the shuffle of the Michael Grabner trade was a strong debut by rookie goalie Alexandar Georgiev. The bottom-dwelling New York Rangers started rookie goaltender Alexandar Georgiev in Montreal last night. Though the team lost another game, no surprise there, the 22-year-old Georgiev was strong in his 3-1 debut loss as he made 38 … Continued
Amed Rosario is looking for a fresh start and wants to prove himself this year after being the New York Mets top prospect last year. New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is looking to prove himself this year. Rosario was the Mets top prospect last year. New manager Mickey Callaway has compared Rosario’s athleticism to … Continued
Future New York Jets Ring of Honor member David Harris announced that he’s hanging up his cleats for the final time. After a storied 11-year career New York Jets legend David Harris announced he’s hanging it up. Statement from NFL great David Harris: "After 11 years of having played the greatest team sport at its … Continued
The New York Rangers finally start to get healthy welcoming Chris Kreider back to the lineup. Chris Kreider will make his return to the New York Rangers lineup Friday against the Minnesota Wild. AV said @ChrisKreider will play tonight. Georgiev gets the start. #NYR — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 23, 2018 Kreider has been … Continued
Just over two weeks in and New York Rangers youngsters Neal Pionk and John Gilmour have proven capable NHL defenders so far. Long term, are these guys real deal top six defensemen or just depth NHLers? Many New York Rangers fans got exactly what they wanted when names like Marc Staal and Ryan McDonagh went … Continued
Friday, the New York Islanders ensured that one of their top scorers won’t hit the open market, signing Josh Bailey to a six-year extension. Josh Bailey won’t get the chance to experience life as a free agent, as the New York Islanders announced that they’ve come to an agreement on a six-year extension with the … Continued
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Dave Gettleman have said on numerous occasions that they are committed to rebuilding the offensive line.
NFL non-quarterback free agent options including Kyle Fuller for the team with all the money to spend in the world, the New York Jets. There are other positions on the football field other than quarterback. Right? Yes. Admittedly, it’s tough these days. So much comes flying from a Kirk Cousins-NFL Draft perspective in the league … Continued
On Feb. 25, former New York Ranger great Jean Ratelle will have his number 19 raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Jean Ratelle played parts of 16 season on Broadway for the New York Rangers. When his time in New York ended with the 1975-76 season, Ratelle left his mark on the franchise, … Continued
It may not be the start of the 2018 season just yet, but the much-anticipated return of New York Yankees baseball is finally here.
Trading for Matt Martin could be one of the best or worst moves New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow could do at the trade deadline. Here are both scoops. With the New York Islanders rumored interest in Matt Martin heating up the last couple of weeks, here’s a breakdown of two perspectives on why … Continued
The New York Jets do in fact have other needs to fill on the roster. Plus a lot of people are trying to stop Kirk Cousins to the green and white. Of course, we have to start the conversation with the quarterback position because it is the most prominent in all of football. That’s especially … Continued
The frantic fifth-starter question in the land of the New York Yankees actually already has a sound answer and his name is Jordan Montgomery. The New York Yankees fifth starter should be … Jordan Montgomery. I’ve had enough. Why doesn’t anyone want Jordan Montgomery to be the fifth starter? Everyone seems to want the team … Continued
On Thursday night, the New York Rangers fell to the Montreal Canadiens by the final of 3-1, but youngsters Alexandar Georgiev and Rob O’Gara came up with solid debuts. On Thursday night, the New York Rangers (27-28-5) faced off against the Montreal Canadiens (22-29-8) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Against Montreal, during a … Continued
The New York Giants have had a glaring issue on defense for years that simply hasn’t been addressed. However, the new regime offers the promise of change. When you think back to great defenses the New York Giants have boasted, they were never short on players who were able to run the defense on the … Continued
The New York Rangers send Michael Grabner to the New Jersey Devils for a pick and prospect. Here is everything you need to know about the Devils newest addition as they seemingly go all-in towards the playoffs. On Thursday night, the New Jersey Devils acquired Michael Grabner from the New York Rangers in exchange for … Continued
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. shows off the killer gifts NBA stud LeBron James sent him the other day. Sometimes, it’s good to be friends with The King, as New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reminds us. OBJ, as he tends to do, posted a video on his official Instagram … Continued
The New York Rangers have traded forward Michael Grabner to the crosstown New Jersey Devils for a second-round selection and prospect Yegor Rykov. One man in Rangerstown has officially bitten the dust. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the New York Rangers have traded speedy forward Michael Grabner to the crosstown New Jersey Devils for … Continued
New York Mets prospect Tim Tebow just smacked the roof of a shed outside of the stadium while taking batting practice down in Port St. Lucie. The kid can smack the baseball. At the very least, we now understand that. On Thursday down in Port St. Lucie, home of New York Mets Spring Training, prospect … Continued
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfga6BHnNiy/?utm_source=ig_embed New York Yankees newest prospect Russell Wilson tells us that he’ll be ready when he shows up to Spring Training on Monday. Dange Russ is now coming for those baseball people. In a selfie-type video posted on his official Instagram account, Russell Wilson told the world what to expect when he arrives at New … Continued
After sustaining a slew of leg injuries throughout his New York Mets tenure, Yoenis Cespedes has decided to put down his golf clubs, at least for now. Everyone knows how frustrating Yoenis Cespedes’ continual nagging injuries have been over the last two seasons. Whether it has been his hamstring, quad, or calf, he has had … Continued
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been impressed by new pitching coach Dave Eiland so far in spring training. Spring training has just begun and New York Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland has already impressed pitcher Noah Syndergaard. The thing that Syndergaard likes the most about Eiland is how he emphasized owning the inside … Continued
The New York Rangers are sellers this year and the rumors are most definitely a distraction, as fan-favorite Mats Zuccarello admits. The time leading up to the trade deadline is one full of questions for teams outside of the playoff picture like the New York Rangers. For Mats Zuccarello, it is a situation that he’s … Continued
Charlotte Hornets rookie Malik Monk could have been the newest member of the New York Knicks if a trade had been reached before the trade deadline. The New York Knicks are interested in Charlotte Hornets rookie Malik Monk and apparently tried to acquire him in a trade before the trade deadline. “Prior to the deadline, … Continued
The New York Rangers have scratched Michael Grabner and Rick Nash for the Montreal Canadiens game on Thursday night. This only furthers trade speculation in Rangerstown. Rick Nash and Michael Grabner will not play when the New York Rangers take on the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night. Neither Rick Nash nor Michael Grabner will play for … Continued
They may be the frontrunners to win the ‘ship this year, but the Golden State Warriors aren’t going to sweep their way to the NBA Finals like they did last season. Yes, the 44-14 Golden State Warriors are the team to beat in the Western Conference and the obvious frontrunner to win the NBA Finals, … Continued
The next wave of middle infield studs—including Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees—is quickly making its way to the big leagues. The days of second base and shortstop being a light-hitting position are over. These positions have changed over the last decade and there are five of the top 50 prospects according to Baseball … Continued
Jason Vargas had an undistinguished go-around with the New York Mets a decade ago, but he was part of one of the great games in the franchise’s recent history. Jason Vargas’ first go-around with the New York Mets was rather forgettable. His debut game, however, was something of a dandy. Jason Vargas has already etched … Continued
The Boston Red Sox officially made their big splash, signing J.D. Martinez to a five-year deal. Now, the New York Yankees top rivalry is back to where it used to be. It has been a while since both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were the powerhouses of the American League and for … Continued
After Tuesday’s New York Rangers move to send Nick Holden to the Boston Bruins, Wednesday proved to be much quieter. On Wednesday, the New York Rangers announced today that they have sent defenseman Ryan Sproul to the minors. A corresponding move to keep Rob O’Gara with the big club for the time being. Sproul posted … Continued
The trade deadline will have a major impact on the future landscape of this New York Rangers team, and it is similar to a deadline a few years back. In the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season, the New York Rangers changed the direction of the franchise with big moves at the trade deadline. This season, they have … Continued
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn’t believe his team is all that and a bag of chips, while Nick Swisher can’t control himself. Don’t tell general manager Brian Cashman that his New York Yankees are the favorites to represent the American League in the World Series—for he doesn’t think his team is the … Continued
There’s a ton of speculation on who the New York Giants will take with the second pick in the draft. Dave Gettleman is hoping to change recent first-round fortunes. Whether they take a quarterback, Saquon Barkley, or a lineman, the New York Giants and their fans are hopeful that player selected with the second pick … Continued
On Wednesday in his latest mock draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has the New York Giants taking Saquon Barkley with the second pick in the draft. While many feel the New York Giants will take a quarterback with the second pick since Eli Manning is 37, taking Saquon Barkley would make a ton a … Continued
As the game of baseball reaches new levels of popularity, the MLB is looking to solve its greatest perceived flaw, the pace of play. Recent changes represent very little, which is a great thing. The game of baseball is wildly exciting right now in a way that has more people interested since before the steroid … Continued
The New York Jets have decided the future of two players (Steve McLendon and Josh Martin) while they could be looking to add division rival Jarvis Landry. There’s still a ton of decisions left on the New York Jets’ plate especially as it pertains to their own in-house free agents. Well, a couple of decisions … Continued
Another stellar move by Brian Cashman was executed this week. Brandon Drury can be the next young star for the New York Yankees. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman worked his magic again on the trading block, acquiring utility player Brandon Drury from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay … Continued