The New York Rangers are heading in a new direction this year, leaving us time to reflect on the last 13 years. The idea of the New York Rangers going through a rebuild or a retooling phase is one that most fans did not anticipate this season. General manager Jeff Gorton and team president Glen … Continued
The New York Rangers hoped to find their first win on a three-game road trip in Ottawa. They’re still searching after losing 6-3 to the Senators. New York Rangers 6 (27-27-5 59 pts.) Ottawa Senators 3 (21-27-9 51 pts.) NYR Goal Scorers: Grabner (24), Zibanejad (17) PPG, Grabner (25) OTT Goal Scorers: Stone (19), Oduya (4), Duchene (15), Brassard (17), … Continued
The New York Rangers are struggling and Henrik Lundqvist appears to be frustrated with someone on the bench as he apparently stares down Alain Vigneault as he leaves the ice. The New York Rangers continue to play poor, uninspired hockey in front of Henrik Lundqvist. It is only getting worse and Lundqvist appears to be fed … Continued
In what should come as no surprise to anyone, St. John’s announced that guard Marcus LoVett has officially left the program. All season long, St. John’s fans have wondered how good the team would be if they had Marcus LoVett play with Shamorie Ponds for a full season. LoVett was ruled out for the year back … Continued
The New York Giants have their 2018 coaching staff in place and there are some new faces. Who are these guys? New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur has his coaching staff in place for the 2018 season. While there are some familiar faces who previously worked under Ben McAdoo, such as running backs coach Craig Johnson, tight … Continued
Houston’s Justin Verlander isn’t buying the claim that the New York Yankees are the American League’s best. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is no stranger to making waves in New York, and he did just that on MLB Network, saying that “there’s no way you can’t think that the Yankees are the team to beat in … Continued
The New York Mets have been active from beginning to end this winter, but what does their collection of signings garner in terms of a grade? Mets sign free agent LHP Jason Vargas to two-year deal https://t.co/FO12bqid5t pic.twitter.com/HPeRwY4BGo — SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2018 Not only will Vargas add an All-Star to an already incredibly talented group … Continued
The New York Giants are prepared to make Andrew Norwell the highest paid guard in NFL history, according to reports. Offensive line issues have plagued the New York Giants for the past few seasons and it appears new general manager Dave Gettleman is wasting no time to fix those problems. It’s being reported that he is … Continued
For the first time since taking a cheap shot from Nashville’s Alexei Emelin on Feb. 3, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was back on the ice with his teammates on Friday. Marc Staal, who has spent his entire 11-year career with the New York Rangers, returned to practice on Friday. Staal has been out of … Continued
The New York Yankees have a unique opportunity to try again with Chad Green what once failed with Joba Chamberlain. And, once again, they are likely to make the same mistake. I never thought I would see this day again. “They’ll never make this mistake again!,” I said. “They’ll learn from what they did to … Continued
After all these years, New York Knicks legend Bernard King’s scoring prowess still ranks among the greats of all-time. Perhaps scoring 50 points in an NBA game isn’t quite the novelty that it once was. Kevin Durant accomplished the feat Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, but this season, a surprising number of players … Continued
New Jersey Devils great Patrik Elias joins Schwartz on Sports to discuss the retiring of his number 26 at the Prudential Center. It is the highest honor that a team can bestow upon a player. Only the best of the best can get their number retired by a sports franchise and in the case of … Continued
Garth Snow believes that his job as New York Islanders general manager is safe.
The New Jersey Devils currently hold the first wild-card position. With the NHL trade deadline, just nine days out it will be interesting to see what they do at the deadline. The New Jersey Devils currently sit in a spot that most people didn’t expect. With just nine days until the NHL trade deadline, the … Continued
Despite their 3-13 record, the New York Giants didn’t finish last in everything in the NFC East last season. NFL.com gave the Giants 2017 rookie class, the highest grade amongst teams in the NFC East with a B+. So this is something Giants fans can boast about as the future does look bright. These are … Continued
The New York Rangers head to Ottawa to face the Senators this afternoon as Pavel Buchnevich is set to return to the lineup. New York Rangers (27-6-5, 59 Pts.) Ottawa Senators (20-27-9, 49 Pts.) Television: MSG Network Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Canada The New York Rangers had a lot going on Friday as they … Continued
The New York Jets are in good hands with Rick Dennison. Plus why the Jets have all the money they need. In case you missed it last week, the New York Jets made their final adjustments to their 2018 coaching staff. While the big news saw Jeremy Bates promoted to offensive coordinator, there were other maneuvers, including … Continued
Trading captain Ryan McDonagh is a necessary evil for a retooling New York Rangers franchise, but doing so is going to be excruciating. These are uncertain and confusing times for the New York Rangers, from the players on the ice to the fans in the stands to perhaps even the men in the front office … Continued
Los Angeles Angles star Mike Trout isn’t the biggest Philadelphia Eagles fan in baseball, according to New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle. If you’re a football fan, then you probably know that Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. However New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle believes that he’s a … Continued
Mickey Callaway Solemnly Swears He Will Not Dry Hump His Pitchers pic.twitter.com/c1jHpfw4SM — The Mets Newsletter (@metsnewsletter) February 14, 2018 New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway loves his team but he won’t be dry humping his pitchers. During his introductory press conference New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that he was going to love … Continued
In the blink of an eye, Brendan Smith went from valued New York Rangers defenseman to the AHL. What happened? The New York Rangers and Brendan Smith have been having their struggles throughout the 2017-2018 season. Despite the Rangers giving Smith a four-year, $17.4 million deal, he came to camp out of shape, underperformed, was … Continued
Miguel Andujar will be in the majors very soon and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is right about the American League going through Houston, according to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The New York Yankees still need a third baseman since Todd Frazier went to the New York Mets. Right now, Miguel Andujar is … Continued
The New York Mets haven’t made a ton of flashy moves this offseason, but they’ve still filled their needs. Now they tackle another, by adding another starting pitcher to the fold. The New York Mets may not be dropping anyone’s jaw with their offseason moves, but they are certainly checking off boxes. Power bat in … Continued
Brooklyn based Franklin Group delivers promotional items to sports teams locally and around the country. The most important thing about going to a sporting event is the actual game itself. You’re always a lot happier leaving the stadium or arena if your favorite team wins the game, but that experience is never a guarantee. These … Continued
There’s a new name at the quarterback position that could make sense for the New York Jets in 2018, AJ McCarron. Parents always ask their kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Regardless of the child’s answer, the immediate follow-up response is, “You better have a backup plan.” I reiterate this … Continued
Here are the frontrunners for some of the most prestigious NBA awards as the All-Star break arrives. There are some fresh faces that could be taking home the hardware. The 2017-18 season has featured many captivating moments and players. Here are the frontrunners for some of the most prominent NBA Awards as the All-Star break is upon … Continued
The New York Mets are getting an All-Star caliber bat in Adrian Gonzalez at a bargain price. He will have to rediscover his 2016 form while avoiding the problems that plagued him in 2017. Adrian Gonzalez, signed by the New York Mets off the scrapheap in January, has seen his career take something of a nosedive … Continued
Pitchers and catchers started to report to Spring Training on Monday, despite many of baseball’s elite still without a team to play for. In what will go down as one of the most notorious free agency periods ever, the market has been extremely slow, even as Spring Training has now opened to all 30 teams. … Continued
The Red Storm took a major blow to its 2018 recruiting class with the loss of forward J’Raan Brooks, but how much will it affect them in the future? On the court, the St. John’s Red Storm have won four straight games and have had some monumental upsets along the way. Despite all of that positivity, … Continued
When New York Rangers Chris Kreider realized the severity of his injury, the main concern was his health, not hockey. Now he can’t wait to get back with his team. “I don’t think I took this for granted ever, but it definitely makes you grateful for everything you have.” – New York Rangers Chris Kreider New … Continued
Spring training might be underway, but that doesn’t mean the New York Mets are done adding to their 2018 roster. It’s easy to forget, but Jason Vargas once pitched for the New York Mets. Back in 2007, the then-24-year-old made two starts for the Amazin’s, going 0-1 with a 12.19 ERA and 1.84 WHIP, allowing … Continued
Would you take one of the most dominant relievers from a season ago and attempt to stretch him out as a starter? Apparently, the Yankees and Aaron Boone are doing just that. When a baseball team has as much success as the New York Yankees did a season ago, it’s hard not to reflect on … Continued
Here are the top free agents the New York Jets should avoid. Plus what running back prospects they should be keeping an eye on. If the New York Jets want to go back to the playoffs and do so without a paid ticket, they need to fix several issues. That, of course, includes their running … Continued
Johnny Manziel will be playing in a developmental league this spring as he continues his attempt to return to the NFL. Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is returning to football, at least for a couple of weeks. Manziel announced on Wednesday that he will be joining the Spring League, which runs in Austin Texas from … Continued
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard continues his Valentine’s Day feud with Mr. Met. Wednesday was Valentine’s Day and New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard showed some love, wishing Mrs. Met a Happy Valentine’s Day on Twitter. Happy Valentine’s Day @mrsmet. — Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) February 15, 2018 It’s not surprising that Thor wished Mrs. … Continued
The rebuild is on for the New York Rangers and now, another domino has been set up to fall as Ryan McDonagh made his wishes known. The New York Rangers let the world know that they are going to rebuild. Another step has been taken towards that rebuild with Ryan McDonagh reportedly submitting his no-trade … Continued
The rivalry between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets just got weird as Giancarlo Stanton and AJ Ramos want to live together. Yankee Stadium has been called the “House that George built,” but now that house is divided. New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton could end up living with AJ Ramos of … Continued
The New York Jets have been specified as one of the five teams that need the most work this offseason. Apparently, the New York Jets have a ton of work to do this offseason. Something we all knew, but now it has been confirmed by Marc Sessler of NFL.com in his latest column: “New York … Continued
The 2017-2018 season is quickly falling short of expectations for both the New York Islanders and Rangers, but the way that one organization is handling it simply out-classes the other. If the current trends continue for both the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, it will be the first time since the 2009-2010 season … Continued
The New York Giants’ Ring of Honor is an exclusive club filled with iconic NFL players, but is most unquestionably missing a few worthy names. Throughout the 93-year history of the New York Giants, they have produced some of the most iconic coaches and players in NFL history. They’re the reason the Giants have won … Continued
The New York Islanders billboard was 100 percent fan-funded through GoFundMe and took just over an hour to raise the full amount necessary to keep the billboard up for about four weeks. Things have gone from bad to worse in Isles country. The once-hopeful New York Islanders were a potent offensive team that only had … Continued
Luke Kornet is the newest player in the Knicks frontcourt and despite going undrafted, recent circumstances have given him an opportunity to succeed. The New York Knicks see something in the 22-year old out of Vanderbilt University. Luke Kornet comes from NBA pedigree. His father, Frank, also attended Vanderbilt University and played 89 career games … Continued
The New York Rangers were back on the ice with some injured players making a surprise visit. It is no secret that the New York Rangers have suffered from injuries this year. However, it looks like they might be seeing some key players returning soon. Welcome back @ChrisKreider and Buch!! pic.twitter.com/R3hPrMg0NB — New York Rangers … Continued
The hiring of Mike Shula as offensive coordinator may lead to the New York Giants taking Saquon Barkley with No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. The Carolina Connection is in full bloom as New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman tabbed former Panthers coach Mike Shula as the new offensive coordinator for Big Blue … Continued
Spring training is officially underway and the New York Yankees have no shortage of star-studded guests making their way to Tampa in the coming month. You’ve followed the beat writers on Twitter. You’ve watched the Instagram videos. You are getting your fill of New York Yankees baseball in what could be the most anticipated season … Continued
The Brooklyn Nets did not make any jaw-dropping trade deadline deals but did trade for a key front-court piece in Dante Cunningham. The Brooklyn Nets front-court has been a working progress all season. Nets general manager Sean Marks improved the Nets front-court by trading for Dante Cunningham with an hour left in the NBA trade … Continued
In a lost season, the New York Knicks dropped a game to the Washington Wizards which seemed impossible for even them to blow. It was yet another troubling sign in a year full of them—one which is thankfully coming to a close. New York Knicks 113 (23-36) Washington Wizards 118 (33-24) NBA, Final, Box Score Madison Square … Continued
The New York Yankees like free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas but signing him would be a long shot, according to reports. Free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas still needs a team to play for the 2018 season. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the New York Yankees have had occasional contact with Moustakas recently, but … Continued