To the naked eye, the 15-5 Seton Hall Pirates have had a successful season. But losers of three of their past four, The Hall faces an early must-win at DePaul to keep their momentum alive. 15-5 isn’t good enough. That’s the current record for the Seton Hall Pirates men’s basketball program, and, by all means, … Continued
First-year Mets manager Mickey Callaway made some positive comments regarding Matt Harvey‘s 2018 outlook. Matt Harvey has experienced some of the highest highs, and lowest lows over the last few years of his Mets career. That’ll happen to you when you’ve pitched a gem in Game 5 of the 2015 World Series and then follow … Continued
Even though we’re still in January, New York Giants fans should be excited and optimistic about the moves the franchise has made. The New York Giants have been hard at work since the final week of the worst regular season in franchise history came to a merciful end. First, Dave Gettleman was named the new … Continued
New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis definitely deserves his All-Star accolades. However, he should be a starter, not a reserve. To quote that famous jam by Smash Mouth, “Hey now you’re an All-Star, get your game on, go play.” On Tuesday, New York Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis was named an All-Star. “Dream of mine came … Continued
Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson not only lost the game, he lost his mind on the officials and was forced to leave the bench and head to the locker room. Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson officially lost his mind on Saturday night. In his team’s disheartening 111-97 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on … Continued
Shurmur with Mara and Tisch. #Giants #NYG @EliteSportsNY pic.twitter.com/Fe2QIvVXzb — Jason Leach (@JasonKLeach) January 26, 2018 At first glance, it sounds like Pat Shurmur might just be the right guy for the job with the New York Giants. Pat Shurmur was officially introduced as the New York Giants 18th head coach on Friday and … Continued
Tyrese Williams and Michael Richardson led the way for Cardinal Hayes in the SNY Invitational against Lou King and Hudson Catholic. NEW YORK, N.Y.—It seems like over the course of the past few years that buzzer-beaters and nail-biting finishes are the norm for Cardinal Hayes High School. Whether it’s outlasting Archbishop Molloy for a city title … Continued
Cole Anthony did all he could to get Archbishop Molloy a win but the Stanners fell short against LI Lutheran. NEW YORK, N.Y. — LI Lutheran High School (14-2) proved they were too much for Archbishop Molloy High School (Queens, N.Y.) (10-6) to handle on Friday night. Before a capacity crowd at the Nat Holman … Continued
New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has become the NBA’s social media villain after his latest Twitter war, this time with Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns. Here’s a message to anyone who plays the New York Knicks: Don’t mess with Enes Kanter. You’ll regret it. Kanter got into an altercation with the Suns’ Devin … Continued
The New York Rangers have a decision to make as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The idea of dealing several veterans, however, may be too tempting to ignore. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Wild Card race in the Eastern Conference isn’t doing the New York Rangers too many favors when it comes to the future. Despite their lackluster play … Continued
With a 1-4 road trip over, have the general manager Jeff Gorton and the New York Rangers decided to rebuild the Blueshirts? The New York Rangers have had their struggles all year, but with a horrible West Coast road trip that resulted in the Rangers slipping out of a playoff position, it appears the time has come, … Continued
NFL Draft Insider Connor Rogers of Bleacher Report says teams shouldn’t worry if they have a hole at the center position this offseason. That’s music to New York Jets fans ears. Does anyone else have a picture of former New York Jets star Nick Mangold on their wall and slowly brush your hand across it … Continued
Which player—or players—will make big names for themselves and catch the eye of the New York Giants’ front office in this year’s Senior Bowl? Thank goodness for the Pro Bowl being this weekend to hold all us football fans over until the Super Bowl. HA! Instead of watching that miserable game, you should be tuning … Continued
With the All-Star break upon us, the New York Rangers sent three players to Hartford and could trade Ryan McDonagh. Roster Moves Teams are sending players that don’t need to go through waivers to the AHL to practice and get some playing time while the big clubs are off for the NHL All-Star break. The … Continued
St. John’s gets their first look at Butler this afternoon as the Bulldogs look to continue their push towards an NCAA Tournament bid. The path to the first win in Big East play for the St. John’s Red Storm (10-11, 0-10 Big East) doesn’t get easy anytime soon. Before they start a stretch of three … Continued
The New York Jets had a close eye on Baker Mayfield during the Senior Bowl practices. Plus the Jets also looked real hard at the wide receiver position. Hallelujah! The New York Jets are keeping a close eye on Baker Mayfield. So much so that Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated wrote about it in his … Continued
Last Sunday, Tom Brady completed yet another fourth-quarter comeback to help the New England Patriots reach their record eighth Super Bowl with coach Bill Belichick. Could he be the greatest player to ever play in the four major sports? Any argument about whether Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL … Continued
Despite having many choices to explore for their offensive coordinator position with better resumes, the New York Jets again settled for potential instead of proven success. What does this mean for the future of the offense? Perhaps my initial evaluation of Jeremy Bates as being just potential is a bit harsh. He did coach with … Continued
One of the key elements that many felt had been missing in the New York Giants locker room over the last several seasons was a strong vocal presence. Luckily, they found it this year. Quarterback Eli Manning leads the New York Giants by example with his play and how he carries himself, but he’s never … Continued
The New York Yankees may not have finished last season at No. 1 but with their loaded farm system, they got a shot at being No. 2 instead. New York Yankees buzz is back in action! While the Yankees may not be making moves quite like the Milwaukee Brewers, they are keeping their farm system … Continued
This time of the year always brings about the same discussion pointing out the inconsistencies in the process by which players are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF). Here’s one way to ensure it won’t happen again next year. According to Baseball Reference, this is the ballot issued to members of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers … Continued
Ever since the New York Knicks called up Trey Burke from the G-League, he’s been a productive product, much like Langston Galloway back in 2015. Roughly two weeks ago, the New York Knicks called up point guard Trey Burke from the G-League. In his time with the Knicks, Burke has emerged as a viable source … Continued
Knicks hold a players-only meeting in Phoenix. Trey Burke makes his case for a permanent spot in the rotation as the New York Knicks end their seven-game road trip with a victory. New York Knicks: 107 (22-28) Phoenix Suns: 85 (17-32) NBA, Final, Box Score Talking Stick Resort Arena Phoenix, AZ ‘Tis the season for … Continued
The New York Knicks, for once, are no longer the laughing stock of the NBA. To continue heading in the right direction, there’s one thing they’ll need to do above all else: Keep an open mind. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New York Knicks are the most dysfunctional organization in professional sports. Six months ago, it wouldn’t have been … Continued
For New York Lizards general manager/head coach Joe Spallina, the offseason doesn’t equate to putting feet up and relaxing. In fact, it may provide less downtime. [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s soon as a Major League Baseball season concludes, fans look forward to “Hot Stove” news leading to player movement shaping rosters for the following campaign. After the Super … Continued
Former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Rick Dennison is expected to join the New York Jets coaching staff. Todd Bowles coaching staff with the 2018 New York Jets is starting to come together as we head deeper into the 2018 offseason, with the team expected to add former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Rick Dennison to the fold, … Continued
The New York Giants can effortlessly shift to the 3-4 that James Bettcher runs by shifting a defensive end to the linebacker position. The New York Giants hired James Bettcher to run their defense for the 2018 season. Bettcher is a great defensive mind and continues the trend that we’ve seen of young coaches, as … Continued
Mathew Barzal was awarded the midseason Calder nomination by the PHWA, and John Tavares sits at third in the Hart Trophy race. With 51 points through 50 games this season, Mathew Barzal is heading for superstardom fast. The PHWA’s midseason awards are in, and even though there’s still plenty of hockey left to play — some … Continued
The New York Yankees, like the general who has led his troops on a long march, need to settle in, pitch a tent, build a nice campfire, and prepare for the six months of battle that lie ahead. Recruits are not required. The New York Yankees stole the offseason from day one when Brian Cashman pulled off … Continued
The New York Knicks need Frank Ntilikina to play with consistency in order for him to become their franchise point guard. Frank Ntilikina has the potential to grow into a well-rounded point guard for the New York Knicks. But his inconsistent play is hurting his growth into becoming that caliber of a player. This season, Ntilikina has … Continued
The XFL is making a comeback; Some see it as making the same mistake twice, but the league’s return could probably not be more well-timed. Reboots are all the rage in movies and television these days. Tomb Raiders and Scarface do-overs are in theaters later this year, CBS announced a Murphy Brown revival earlier this week, and, heck, they may be … Continued
Ross Johnston scores his first NHL goal to open up the scoring for the Islanders! pic.twitter.com/zOawoJyBKg — Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) January 26, 2018 Ross Johnston slid his first-career NHL goal through Marc-Andre Fleury’s five-hole to put the Islanders ahead in Sin City. With a scoreless contest heading into the … Continued
The New York Rangers finally won a game in their final game of the West Coast trip thanks to J.T. Miller’s big night. New York Rangers 6 (25-20-5, 55 points) San Jose Sharks 5 (26-15-7, 59 points) NYR Goals: Kevin Hayes (11), Jesper Fast (8), Ryan McDonagh (1, 2), Brady Skjei (3), J.T. Miller (11) … Continued
The New York Knicks get embarrassed in Denver as they give up a season-high 130 points, despite Jeff Hornacek’s attempts to shake up the lineup. New York Knicks 118 (21-28) Denver Nuggets 130 (25-23) NBA, Final, Box Score Pepsi Center, Denver, CO Midway through the fourth quarter, the Knicks found themselves down 114-97 and the game looked like it was … Continued
It’s widely known that the defense has struggled for the New York Islanders, but the incredible success of their top six is only masking the inactivity of their bottom pairs. Now nearly 50 games into their season, the New York Islanders have a firm grasp on their team identity: A high-powered offensive team that can … Continued
The New York Jets may have their guy in Rick Dennison. Plus Steve McLendon finally gets some love for his play. New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles‘ message is “change you can believe in.” With so much turnover on the coaching staff, you’ve got to wonder what things are going to look like in … Continued
The New York Knicks are once again looking to move wingman Courtney Lee. What kind of package can they expect in return? Looking to make a run for the playoffs back in 2016, the New York Knicks signed free agent guard Courtney Lee. While expectations were set at a potential sixth man, he’s easily become … Continued
Food is the word of the day as New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia reveals his approach to keeping up with the kids with his new diet and the Trenton Thunder are set to pay homage to the Garden State’s favorite meat in 2018. Good morning New York Yankees family! To most of us, breakfast … Continued
Trevor Hoffman was elected into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday night, continuing the trend that should baffle fans and experts alike. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday night, and the latter didn’t enter without fascinating … Continued
As most fans know, The New York Mets have done little to improve the quality of the team taking the field for the 2018 season. Other teams haven’t done much either, so we’ll give them that. But why add insult to injury by introducing their version of “Send in the Clowns”? The Mets are making … Continued
The Brooklyn Nets finally got their point guard back, but D’Angelo Russell is struggling to show the confidence that makes him a special player. D’Angelo Russell is not only a huge piece to the Nets rebuild, but has become the face of the franchise. After missing two months with a knee injury, he’s back—but his … Continued
Trade rumors have been swirling around the New York Rangers for a while. Kevin Hayes should be among those on the move as the trade deadline nears. In light of a horrific few weeks for the New York Rangers, a plethora of trade rumors surfaced. Former franchise cornerstones such as Rick Nash, Mats Zuccarello, and … Continued
The New York Mets are an organization that has been built around their pitching for the last decade, but the lineup will be what makes or breaks this year’s team. I know what you are thinking right now. How could anyone say that the New York Mets, who were built on the ‘five aces’ philosophy, will need to … Continued
Jacob deGrom is open to signing a long-term deal with the New York Mets, so long as the deal he gets is a fair one. The last time the New York Mets signed one of their homegrown players to a long-term deal, David Wright‘s back betrayed him. So you can understand why the team might … Continued
While the hot stove is quiet, the stove down in Trenton is ready and raring to cook. The New York Yankees Double-A affiliate has a whole new brand to rock this summer. Buy me some pork roll and cracker jacks, once the Trenton Thunder indeed come back! Trenton, the New York Yankees’ Class AA affiliate, … Continued
New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis already knew he was heading to his first NBA All-Star Game. Thursday, he found out which team he’ll be playing for. As a member of the New York Knicks, Kristaps Porzingis has gone up against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 10 times thus far in his NBA career. … Continued
Jose Reyes is back in orange and blue, but is it the right move to run out the same group of guys from 2017? The theme of 2018 is quickly becoming if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. The problem for the New York Mets is that based on what happened last season, things are … Continued
Joakim Noah has left the New York Knicks for “personal reasons” and will miss at least the next two games. Attention please: Joakim Noah has left the building. New York Knicks center Joakim Noah left the team in Denver on Thursday for what the team is calling “personal reasons,” according to Marc Berman of the … Continued