New York Islanders ink Scott Mayfield to five-year, $7.25 million
The New York Islanders signed Scott Mayfield to a five-year, $1.45 million average contract, continuing to lock up their young defense long-term.
New York Islanders ink Scott Mayfield to five-year, $7.25 million
The NHL All-Star Game: A fun event or disrespectful to the sport?
The current format for the NHL All-Star Game is fun, fast-paced and safe for the players involved. But does this format take away the true tradition of the sport?
The events that shaped the New York Islanders year
For the New York Islanders, 2017 was a season full of more ups and downs than usual. With a new year upon us, let’s take a look back at the biggest news, rumors, and stories of the year.
By gosh, Josh! New York Giants coaching answer lies in McDaniels
With the New York Giants interviewing candidates for their next head coach, the man they should definitely hire is Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
ESNY Video: What will the New York Jets do with the No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft?
We now know where the New York Jets will pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, so allow the speculation to officially commence pertaining to who they’ll select in four months.
New York Jets, Mike Maccagnan have many choices to fill out 2018 roster
The New York Jets enter the 2018 offseason with many options to choose from to build their roster for future success. What will GM Mike Maccaganan do with his second chance to build a winner?
New York Jets Daily, 1/4/18: Kevin Mawae, Pro Football Hall of Fame
The New York Jets could have significant representation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018, with a trio of players in the running.
Welcome to the jungle: Best debut seasons for New York Yankees managers
With Aaron Boone entering this first season with the New York Yankees, let’s see how some other managers have fared in their first seasons in this role.
The New York Rangers may be interested in re-signing Rick Nash (Report)
New York Rangers forward Rick Nash is in the final year of an eight-year, $64 million deal contract. Can Nash and the organization work a deal out prior to the trade deadline?
SEC shows it is still the best conference in College Football
By winning both of their National Semifinal games, the SEC once again shows why they are still college football’s most dominant conference.
2017 year in review: ‘The Last Jedi’ belongs to Luke Skywalker
With another blockbuster film to its credit, Disney and Lucasfilm’s The Last Jedi soared due in part to Mark Hamill’s portrayal of Luke Skywalker.
Knicks overcome by Wizards backcourt as KP struggles again (Highlights)
Another poor performance from Kristaps Porzingis and disastrous defense led to the New York Knicks loss to the Washington Wizards.
Blackhawks puck control too much for Lundqvist, Rangers (Highlights)
Henrik Lundqvist did all he could to hold off the Blackhawks, but it wasn’t enough for the New York Rangers. New York Rangers: 2 (21-14-5, 47 points) Chicago Blackhawks: 4 (19-14-6, 42 points) NYR goals: Nick Holden (3), Mika Zibanejad (12) CHI goals: Vinnie Hinostroza (2), Nick Schmaltz (8), Patrick Sharp (4), Jonathan Toews (11), … Continued
St. John’s loses close battle at Creighton 78-71, drops to 0-3 in Big East (Highlights)
Shamorie Ponds’ return to the St. John’s lineup wasn’t enough to get the Red Storm past Creighton. The Johnnies are now 0-3 in Big East play.
‘The Michael Kay Show’ pettiness overshadows Mike Francesa’s negatives
Finally, the name of Mike Francesa has made its name present, post-WFAN, on ‘The Michael Kay Show’ on ESPN Radio NY. As per a caller bringing up the possible honoring of the Sports Pope, Kay lashes out, especially in defense of one Peter Rosenberg.
Schwartz on Sports: Buffalo Bills voice John Murphy talks playoffs (Audio)
Buffalo Bills radio voice John Murphy joins Schwartz on Sports to discuss the NFL Playoffs as the tournament drought in Orchard Park is over.
Giants interview Steve Spagnuolo for head coach position (report)
The New York Giants interviewed Steve Spagnuolo for the opportunity to be their next head coach on Wednesday afternoon.
New York Knicks: Ending the falsehood that Phil Jackson was a train wreck
Phil Jackson, the man whose presence on the Chicago Bulls bench once cultivated hatred via the New York Knicks fan, wasn’t the greatest executive in the world, but he’s also nowhere near the worst and that narrative ends today.
New York Rangers’ new year, new goal: Determine the future of this team
The new year always brings hope to fans, but this year the New York Rangers goal should be figuring out if it is time to move in a new direction.
Need for speed: The New York Rangers must extend Michael Grabner
Michael Grabner, a 30-year-old forward for the New York Rangers, has been nothing but great in the two years he has spent with the organization.
Lost in the excitement of the Winter Classic was Jesper Fast’s return
When the New York Rangers stepped out of the New York Mets dugout at Citi Field on Monday for warmups, a familiar face was on the ice.
St. John’s looks to try to stop high-powered Creighton offense in Omaha
St. John’s will try to avoid an 0-3 start in Big East play tonight against one of the offenses in the country in Creighton
New York Giants 2017 team awards: Evan Engram, Landon Collins and more
Since the disastrous 2017 season is finally over for the New York Giants, they can now thankfully look ahead towards regaining credibility to the franchise. Here are the 2017 team awards to wrap it up for Evan Engram, Landon Collins and more. There are very few positives to take away from a season that saw … Continued
New York Rangers final 42 games: Focus on road to Stanley Cup Playoffs
Now that the New York Rangers have the Winter Classic in the rearview mirror, the team can now focus on the road ahead towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their journey begins Wednesday night at MSG.
A New York Jets soon-to-be heated debate: Josh Allen or Baker Mayfield?
Welcome to the New York Jets latest soon-to-be heated debate sure to turn into a complete obsession: Josh Allen or Baker Mayfield in the 2018 NFL Draft?
New York Knicks: 3 potential Willy Hernangomez trades
Willy Hernangomez was selected to the 2016-17 NBA All-Rookie First Team last season. This season, he’s been buried on the New York Knicks bench. It’s finally time the Knickerbockers explore trading the young center from Spain.
Alabama gets sweet revenge on way to National Championship Game
In defeating Clemson in the National Semifinal, the Crimson Tide are halfway to achieving what they had set out to do when the season started.
Catching up on the New York Yankees AL East competition
When the annual projections for winners and losers in 2018 start rolling out, the New York Yankees will be installed at the top of the American League East. But the Division could contain a snake in the grass here and there, as teams look to upset the Evil Empire.
New York Giants Notes, 1/3/18: 2018 NFL Draft, opponents
The horrid 2017 season has finally come to an end, the New Year is here, and Giants fans can rejoice. New York has secured the number two pick in the 2018 draft and their opponents are finalized, while Orleans Darkwa gets paid.
Year in review: A look back at 2017 for the New Jersey Devils
2017 brought the New Jersey Devils many twists and turns, but the current 2017-18 squad is way better off than it was just 12 months ago.
New York Rangers Report 1/3/18: Back indoors vs. Chicago
The New York Rangers returned to the indoor hockey rink as they prepare to take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the Garden.
New York Jets are troubled if John Morton doesn’t fit Todd Bowles’ plan
Recent reports have surfaced claiming New York Jets offensive coordinator John Morton may not fit into Todd Bowles’ longterm plan. If true, this franchise is more troubled than previously thought.
New York Jets Daily, 1/3/18: Gang Green brass talks about future
The New York Jets are ready for the 2018 offseason to commence. We got media opportunities with the acting owner, Mike Maccagnan, and more to discuss the future. [sc name=”NFL Center”] I hope New York Jets fans brought those dollar bills because general manager Mike Maccagnan confirmed that the Jets are going to make it … Continued
Fantasy Basketball: Free Agents to add for consistency and depth
Things change quickly in the NBA and I am here to help you guys with what free agents to add to your fantasy basketball teams for the first week of 2018. [sc name=”NBA Center”] Now that the regular season is over for football it is time for us to focus on the NBA. Fantasy basketball … Continued
Should they stay or should they go? A look at the New York Jets’ pending free agents
The New York Jets have a ton of money to spend in free agency. But what about their own free agents? ESNY breaks down who should stay and who should go.
KP struggles as Knicks fall to superior Spurs 100-91 (Highlights)
The New York Knicks struggled to get anything going tonight and couldn’t overcome the balanced San Antonio Spurs.
New York Islanders embarrassed by Bruins on home ice, 5-1 (Highlights)
The New York Islanders ring in 2018 right where they left off–with another dismal effort in a brutal loss to the Boston Bruins, but this time, on home ice.
Is Didi Gregorius poised to become the Yankees next Derek Jeter?
The twenty-year reign of Derek Jeter at shortstop for the New York Yankees may soon be equaled, or perhaps even superseded, by Didi Gregorius. When you think of the 2018 New York Yankees, names like Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino, and Aaron Judge are most likely to come to mind. But lurking in the background is … Continued
Giants to interview Eric Studesville, Pat Shurmur for Head Coach job (Report)
The New York Giants will interview Minnesota’s Pat Shurmur and Denver’s Eric Studesville for the head coach position.
Jahlil Okafor expected to make home debut for Nets on Wednesday (Report)
The Brooklyn Nets have kept Jahlil Okafor on the bench for all but one game since acquiring him, but Kenny Atkinson sees that changing shortly.
New Jersey Devils Dish, 1/2/18: Will blues end in St. Louis?
The New Jersey Devils will look to snap a two-game losing streak with a tilt in St. Louis on Tuesday night.
Who is the founder of the NBA? Oh that’s right, it’s LaVar Ball
An internet prankster messed around and made it so that a Google search for “NBA founder” results in a link to LaVar Ball’s Wikipedia page. Big Baller Brand has a knack for keeping itself in the limelight.
New York Islanders Intel 1/2/18: Beauvillier and Bernier to Bridgeport, Fritz gets the call up
The New York Islanders looked to shake up their recent funk with some roster adjustments that some felt was inevitably coming.
General Manager Mike Maccagnan says Jets ‘will be very active’ in free agency
New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan spoke with the media this week in the season-ending presser. He confirmed what we thought, the Jets ‘will be very active’ in free agency.
Baseballing on a budget: 2 cost effective New York Mets moves for 2018
These three veterans can fill the New York Mets’ holes all the while playing on low risk, high reward contracts.
A way-too-early look at the New York Giants’ 2018 opponents
As the calendar flips to 2018, it’s time to look at the schedule the New York Giants will face as they look to put a dismal 2017 campaign in the rearview mirror. To paraphrase New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the New York Giants on to 2018. Big Blue’s calendar year has come to … Continued
Fans chant ‘Eli’, Eli chants ‘Team’ as tough Giants season ends in a win
After a year of emotional brutality, Sunday afternoon seemed like the perfect exit for Eli Manning. But the New York Giants icon isn’t ready to call the 18-10 victory a finale.
Mets’ season hinges on Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey coming up big
The New York Mets will be depending on the arms of Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey to come up big if they are going to challenge their ever-improving competition.