President Donald Trump Won’t Throw First Pitch on Opening Day
President Donald Trump declines an invitation to throw out the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on Opening Day.
President Donald Trump Won’t Throw First Pitch on Opening Day
Greg Bird Can (And Should) Be The Next New York Yankees Captain
The hype surrounding Gary Sanchez is incredible but Greg Bird boasts the skills and attitude to become a true captain. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New York Yankees have a rich tradition when it comes to team leaders. With Gary Sanchez and Greg Bird emerging and competing to become the face of the Bronx Bombers, fans finally have something … Continued
Wheels Up: Zack Wheeler Forces His Hand on the New York Mets
After a long comeback, the New York Mets are being forced to take a serious look at Zack Wheeler sooner than expected for a rotation spot.
New York Rangers Round-Up, 03/28/17: Laying an Egg in Anaheim, Sign College Free Agent Vinni Lettieri (Highlights)
The New York Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist suffer a tough road loss in Anaheim but sign college free agent Vinni Lettieri. New York Rangers 3 (46-26-4, 96 pts) Anaheim Ducks 6 (41-23-11, 93 pts) NHL, Final, Box Score Honda Center, Anaheim, California [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New York Rangers welcomed back netminder Henrik Lundqvist with a terrible defensive showing.[sc name=”Real Talk … Continued
Brett Gardner Goes Greg Bird-Watching in Latest New York Yankees Ad
With another new ad being released by the New York Yankees, the entertainment factor is at an all-time high for the impending season.
New York Mets Amazin’ News, 3/28/17: Familia v. MLB, Matz Makes an Appearance
Elite Sports NY has your daily dose of New York Mets news for March 28, 2017, including a possible suspension and an elbow injury comeback.
New York Giants 1st Round Prospect Defensive End Derek Barnett
The New York Giants have addressed most of their needs, but as the best way to build the core is through the draft, perhaps Derek Barnett.
2017 NFL Draft Sleeper Team: Jordan Willis, Brian Hill and More
The NFL Draft: where kids 20 and older have their dreams come to fruition. After years of hard work and practice, hearing their name announced at the podium with a call coming from the team that drafted them shortly before is an unforgettable moment. <dropcap>A</dropcap>nyone who knows the experience will tell you: getting drafted doesn’t mean a thing. The … Continued
Why the New York Knicks should focus on drafting players
There are multiple ways for NBA organizations to build their teams. They could build their roster through the NBA Draft, through free agency, or through making trades. In the past couple seasons, it’s been free agency for the Knicks. It can be a great strategy; landing one big time player can turn around an organization. … Continued
New York Giants Big Blue Beat 3/28/17: Geno Smith’s Fit, Nick Mangold Next Up?
The latest on the beat of the New York Giants concerns how ex-Jet quarterback Geno Smith will fit and whether or not Nick Mangold is next.
New York Knicks News Mix, 3/28/17: 5 Game Losing Steak Snapped, More On Noah Suspension
The New York Knicks finally snap that five-game losing streak against Detroit and more on the Joakim Noah news.
New York Knicks Need Willy Hernangomez to Improve Defensively
The New York Knicks need more on defense from young big man Willy Hernangomez. The good news is he has plenty of time to improve.
NBA DFS Mar. 27, 2017: Let Recent Play Roll, Brooklyn Nets Heavy
Focus on recent play during this late stage of NBA DFS as these are the players who’ll allow you to make a run in your tournament.
Check Out LaVar Ball On the New York Jets Training Camp Roster
Sports comedian LaVar Ball was once on the training camp roster of the New York Jets during the 1994 and 1995 seasons.
New York Mets’ Noah Syndergaard on His Fellow SPs: ‘Please Somebody Pass the Ks’
Noah Syndergaard and the rest of the New York Mets pitchers are hungry for the season to start. Now that the World Baseball Classic is over, everyone, including the New York Mets pitchers, are hungry for the season to start. Major League Baseball recently released an ad to get fans excited about the upcoming season. … Continued
New York Mets’ Tim Tebow Goes Down Without a Fight Against Max Scherzer (Video)
Tim Tebow and the New York Mets struggle against Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer as the Nationals win 6-0. New York Mets prospect Tim Tebow isn’t ready for the majors yet as he tries to make a career in baseball. On Monday, he hit against Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer and it didn’t go very … Continued
New York Islanders Fall to Nashville Predators, 3-1 (EN)
The New York Islanders’ power play struggled again, leading fans to wonder why Ryan Pulock isn’t in Brooklyn.
New York Knicks Like Kansas Jayhawks’ Josh Jackson As Fit for Triangle Offense (Report)
According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the New York Knicks are considering Kansas Jayhawks wingman Josh Jackson for the draft.
The New York Islanders Unsung Hero: Josh Bailey
The New York Islanders have struggled with inconsistency all season, but among it, Josh Bailey has emerged as a consistent force.
New York Yankees: The Right Field Battle Should Only Play Out One Way
With Aaron Hicks having himself a great spring, the New York Yankees are facing an odd circumstance regarding their right field competition. [dropcap]H[/dropcap]eading into spring training, the New York Yankees hyped up the right field battle as much as the more prominent competitions like the starting rotation, the utility role and who will round out … Continued
New York Mets Amazin’ News, 3/27/17: Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler Impress, Robert Gsellman Cemented
The latest in the land of the New York Mets revolves around Matt Harvey’s last fantastic start and Robert Gsellman nailing down a role.
New York Islanders: Is Shane Prince’s Limited Deployment Alarming?
New York Islanders forward Shane Prince has played sparingly, begging the following question: is it him, or the coaching staff?
New York Islanders Look to Rebound vs. Predators
With the ever-increasing desperation in the Eastern Conference standings, the Islanders need to find a way to pry two crucial points from P.K. Subban and the Nashville Predators. New York Islanders (35-27-12, 82 points) Nashville Predators (38-25-11, 87 points) MSG+, WFAN, 88.7FM Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY Self-Inflicted Wounds The Islanders have done nothing to help … Continued
New York Yankees: First On Demand Commercial Stars The Three Best Friends
https://twitter.com/YankeesonDemand/status/846347283629264897 The New York Yankees released their first On Demand commercial for this season with a hairy Matt Holliday that is well worth the watch. They’re BAAAAAACK! That’s right, folks. The New York Yankees have taken to their second season of On Demand commercials. Last year’s cheesy spots featured reenactments from movies such as Stepbrothers and The … Continued
New York Knicks News Mix, 3/27/17: Home vs. Pistons, Paul Gasol Talks Triangle, Willy and KP
The New York Knicks are hosting the Detroit Pistons. Pau is talking triangle. Porzingis and Hernangomez are bright spots in a dark season.
Syracuse Men’s Basketball: A Wild Week in the Salt City
After an eventful week, Syracuse fans were on edge. Some shamefully spewed negativity in the direction of Tyler Lydon and Mike Hopkins.
A Healthy Matt Harvey Could Carry the New York Mets To a World Series
While the New York Mets possess a few ace arms, Matt Harvey remains the the pitcher that means the most to the team’s possible success.
3 Similarities Between The 2009 and 2017 New York Yankees
The 2017 New York Yankees team is almost set and they are showing some similarities to the World Series Champion team from 2009. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith spring training winding down in Tampa, it’s time to let overly ridiculous expectations take hold of the fans of this New York Yankees team. It comes as no surprise that fans … Continued
8 Free Agents The New York Knicks Should Target To Fit The Triangle Offense
The New York Knicks have committed to the triangle offense for next season. These are some free agents they should target to fit the system.
New York Yankees Bronx Bomber Buzz, 3/27/17: Jon Niese Released, Masahiro Tanaka Plows Ahead
With less than a week until opening day, there’s some buzz surrounding New York Yankees camp that you should be paying attention to. In Sunday, March 27, 2017’s edition of New York Yankees Bronx Bomber Buzz, we take a look at the latest news and notes from the spring training camp of the pinstripers. [sc … Continued
The New York Rangers are Helping High Schoolers Get Prom Dates (Photo)
The New York Rangers give joy and happiness to so many people, including high schoolers looking for a prom date.
LaVar Ball Footage Leaks, Confirming What We Already Knew: He Stinks (Video)
LaVar Ball, the sports world’s most recent comedian, has told stories of athletic prowess. Recent leaked footage tells a different story.
A Team-By-Team Look At The American League East
Elite Sports New York breaks down major league baseball’s toughest division, the American League East. [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the past couple of seasons, the American League East has easily become the most competitive division in Baseball. The Boston Red Sox earned a postseason bid after winning the division in 2016, but lost to eventual World Series finalist … Continued
New York Yankees Release Left-Hander Jon Niese
The New York Yankees have released veteran left-hander Jon Niese after an uninspiring spring training. The New York Yankees were hoping former Met Jon Niese would provide the Bombers with some long relief and left-handed depth in the bullpen, but it simply didn’t work out. [sc name=”Yankees Link Related” link=”https://elitesportsny.com/2017/03/26/new-york-yankees-bronx-bombers-buzz-32517/” text=”Bronx Bomber Buzz: 3/26/17″ ] On … Continued
New York Giants Big Blue Buzz, 3/26/17: Johnathan Hankins Is Big Time, David Njoku Workout
If Johnathan Hankins can be roped back in, the New York Giants should be serious Super Bowl contenders. Also, David Njoku news …
New York Jets Gang Green Daily, 3/26/17: Franchise QB Woes, Mike Maccagnan Provides Nothing
New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan provides nothing on a conference call while he and the suits look for a franchise quarterback.
New York Knicks News Mix, 3/26/17: Tanking in San Antonio, More Joakim Noah (Highlights)
The New York Knicks went into full on tank mode in their road loss to the San Antonio Spurs and more news is out on Joakim Noah’s suspension.
New York Rangers Roundup, 3/26/17: Los Angeles Kings Dominance, Henrik Lundqvist Returns (Highlights)
The New York Rangers are coming off a dominating 3-0 road victory against the Los Angeles Kings while Henrik Lundqvist returns.
New York Mets Amazin’ News, 3/26/17: Steven Matz Scratched, Rafael Montero Sparkles
This morning brings news on the New York Mets front by way of Rafael Montero sparkling and Steven Matz’s most recent scratch.
The New York Yankees’ Re-Established Relevance is Imperative for Baseball
With the New York Yankees potentially starting another dynasty in the face, high-ranking executives throughout baseball must be salivating. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n any sport, a villain is not only necessary — it’s essential. Whether it be an unfavorable player, team or coach, buzz is created, tickets are sold and pivotal games are viewed by the masses, regardless … Continued
It’s Down to the Wire for the New York Islanders
After a disappointing home-stand, the Islanders key to success appears to lie within playing on the road. The Road-stretch When any team hits the road for an extended amount of time, the first game home is usually a spirited one with energy. For the Islanders, that has not been the case. Since returning from a … Continued
New York Yankees Bronx Bomber Buzz: 3/26/17
Just one week before Opening Day, there’s some buzz surrounding New York Yankees camp that you should be paying attention to. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n Sunday, March 26, 2017’s edition of New York Yankees Bronx Bomber Buzz, we take a look at the latest news and notes from the team with the best record in spring training. [sc … Continued
New York Giants Will Be Super Bowl Favorites If They Can Bring Back Johnathan Hankins
It has been a very active off-season for the New York Giants. They were able to sign key free agents such as Brandon Marshall, Rhett Ellison and former first-round draft pick D.J. Fluker.
New York Islanders’ Power Play Dooms Them In Loss to Boston
The New York Islanders’ power play doomed them in a crucial loss to the Boston Bruins.
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman: The Coaches ‘Voted For Gleyber Torres’
During the New York Yankees 6-5 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday, general manager Biran Cashman revealed the favorite contestant to fill the shortstop vacancy. [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the spring training contest between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays reached the third inning, general manager Brian Cashman revealed who his coaching staff wanted to … Continued
The New York Rangers Gladly Head West, Battle Kings Tonight
The New York Rangers roster is beginning to recover from injuries while they head west for a much-needed road trip. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New York Rangers will warmly embrace a west coast road trip as they look to extend their 26-9-1 road record. Tonight, the Blueshirts will look to take down a struggling Los Angeles Kings team. The Kings are … Continued
Will Johnson Could Make A Return To The New York Giants (Report)
Despite being released earlier this offseason, a Will Johnson return to the New York Giants could still happen. After the New York Giants signed fullback/tight end Rhett Ellison in free agency, it made their other hybrid player Will Johnson expendable. Johnson, who spent all of 2016-17 on injured reserve, was on the books for a $1.275 million … Continued
New York Yankees: Kozma Smacks Walk-Off Single To Cap Off Comeback (Video)
The New York Yankees were able to finish off a 6-5 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to this walk-off single by Pete Kozma.