New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the New York Islanders are coming home to Nassau Coliseum. Sort of. The New York Islanders are paying a visit to their old stomping grounds before moving on to Belmont, starting next season. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Islanders had reached a deal with and … Continued
A Bill Simmons style comparison between New York Mets legends Mike Piazza and David Wright. Who do you think holds the edge? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Back in December, I penned a column based on how my life would change if the Mets won the World Series. The piece drew … Continued
The New York Giants have been hiding Davis Webb. Could it be because they truly believe the quarterback can be Eli Manning‘s successor after the 2018 season? Eli Manning appears to be a shoe-in to start under center for the New York Giants in 2018 and based on the way general manager Dave Gettleman has addressed the … Continued
While the offseason has been ripe with new signings and rumors galore, there is still one major question that is begging to be answered by the New York Yankees: where is Matt Holliday? Thirty-eight-year-old slugger Matt Holliday is familiar with bouncing between teams. He has spent much of his successful career in a variety of … Continued
The New York Jets didn’t have any representatives in this year’s Pro Bowl, so let’s look back at some history. In the 21st century, the New York Jets have had 41 Pro Bowlers. Only five of those came via the offensive skill positions: Brandon Marshall, running back, 2015 Leon Washington, running back, 2008 Thomas Jones, … Continued
When it comes to potential game-changers for the New York Mets in 2018, the new face running the place might be the biggest one they’ve got. Mets fans already know there is no help coming from ownership or the front office that’s going to jettison the team to challenge for a playoff spot. But there’s … Continued
🔥 Just wait til you see ‘em in pinstripes pic.twitter.com/TFnFpGCBTc — New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 29, 2018 Typically, we focus on the baseball side of the New York Yankees. Today, we’re focusing on the fashion that was displayed by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton at Sunday’s annual Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards dinner. … Continued
One of the needs the New York Giants will have to address this offseason is the running back position. Thankfully, there’s one player available who could be a perfect fit. Orleans Darkwa, the New York Giants‘ leading rusher from 2017, is a free agent. So is veteran third-down specialist Shane Vereen. Darkwa is likely seeking … Continued
It looks like the New York Rangers will be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. What happens with Henrik Lundqvist? It appears that the New York Rangers are going to be sellers. Larry Brooks of the New York Post explained as much recently. Several key players are on the trade block with one notable exception—Henrik Lundqvist. … Continued
As the NHL All-Star festivities wrapped up in Tampa, New York Rangers franchise player Henrik Lundqvist posted a possible cryptic Tweet to all of his fans. Henrik Lundqvist, the New York Rangers franchise face, sent a special message to via the New York Rangers official Twitter account. In it, he thanked Tampa Bay and the city … Continued
Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz says he didn’t spend any of his first paycheck in an interview with Uninterrupted. Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz became well-loved in New York due to his salsa celebration, humble beginnings, and the success he had for the Giants. Cruz signed as an undrafted … Continued
Bruce Arians confirmed that he wanted to sign New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul when he coached the Arizona Cardinals. Back in 2016 when Jason Pierre-Paul signed a one-year deal to remain a member of the New York Giants, James Kratch at NJ.com reported that the Arizona Cardinals were interested in signing him. Then-head … Continued
The All-Star break is upon us and it wasn’t easy finding stars from this past week’s action for the New York Rangers. For the New York Rangers, the All-Star break has come at the perfect time. The team limped into the break losing three of the last four and are just a point out of … Continued
New Year’s Eve’s victorious finale seemed like the perfect sendoff, but after comments from new management indicate that rumors of the Eli Manning era’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you were writing the Eli Manning movie, the 2017 season finale seemed like a perfect ending. It felt surreal that the most embarrassing year in … Continued
Bart Scott said on his radio show that he and his New York Jets teammates used to taunt Aaron Hernandez about dead bodies. Bart Scott was a solid inside linebacker for the New York Jets, thanks in part due to his anticipation of what was going to happen. However, one such instance was unintentional. He … Continued
If the Yankees want to sign one of the high-profile free agents still on the market, they might have to part with a valuable piece of their bullpen to make it happen. Caveat emptor, Latin for let the buyer beware. Except in the case of the Yankees potentially dangling David Robertson as trade bait, the more appropriate … Continued
The Major League Players Association (MLBPA) took another shot at MLB on Friday aimed at how teams handle the luxury tax. Earlier this week, I took a shot at defending the players and the MLBPA on some issues they are currently objecting to publicly. I stand by that. But the MLBPA wasn’t done with their objections, according … Continued
The NBA’s trade deadline is just weeks away, and the New York Knicks are taking a look at Brooklyn Nets’ forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. It’s long been rumored that the Knicks were looking for a wingman come the trade deadline, and they may have found one. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported Saturday evening … Continued
New York Giants freshly-minted head coach Pat Shurmur continues to fill out his coaching staff including a select number of Ben McAdoo holdovers. Newly hired New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur has continued to fill out the coaching staff for his inaugural 2018 season at the helm. According to Paul Schwartz of the New … Continued
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway plans to use a closer-by-committee system to start the 2018 season. The New York Mets have some talent at relief pitcher, despite not having an extremely deep bullpen. Jeurys Familia and A.J. Ramos each have closing experience. Additionally, Jerry Blevins has become one of the best lefty specialists in … Continued
New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is loving what new point guard Trey Burke brings to the table on a nightly basis, especially in contrast to Jarrett Jack and Frank Ntilikina. New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is loving himself a little Trey Burke. The Michigan product has played in just six games … Continued
This year’s NHL All-Star Game will take place in sunny Tampa Bay. The weather may be the only positive thing that comes out of the game. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he National Hockey League will continue to embarrass itself and the tradition of the game when it holds its 63rd All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Amalie Arena, home … Continued
The price was right for Sandy Alderson and the suits in the front office. Bringing Jose Reyes back was the right move for the New York Mets to make. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New York Mets once let a franchise player walk. Different era, different player, different financial commitment. This time the price was right, and free agent … Continued
If the New York Jets are going to pick their quarterback based off of scheme fit, it seems like the choices are Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield. According to a report by ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield are schematically the best fits for the Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft. Of course, … Continued
We’ve all heard just how awesome it would be to have Todd Frazier return to the New York Yankees. It’s time to bring back a father figure to the Bronx for all these young prospects. Statistically, Todd Frazier was by far one of the least productive players on the 2017 New York Yankees. However, he … Continued
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