Al Michaels has caught a lot of flak from the peanut gallery this football season. First he had gall to acknowledge how crappy the on-field Thursday Night Football product is during his first year for Amazon Prime. And now he’s taking haymakers for not being enthusiastic enough while calling the Jaguars’ epic comeback win over … Continued
I have never listened to or watched Colin Cowherd. And for no other reason than I have no real interest in national sports talk. I would assume many other guys and gals in my age group who grew up and/or live in the tri-state area feel the same way. I want to hear Joe Benigno … Continued
We had a priceless moment on the Giants’ day-after conference call Monday courtesy of head coach Brian Daboll and veteran Associated Press reporter Tom Canavan. Canavan got down to brass tax: After beating the Vikings on Sunday in the NFC wild-card round, does Daboll have any more miracles left? Canavan: Have you tried to walk … Continued
There are lots of ways to describe Mets first baseman, Pete Alonso. One is that he’s perpetually positive. But he may be onto something as New York prepares for the 2023 season. How positive is Alonso? Even when the Mets were in the midst of that horrific second-half tailspin out of first place in 2021, … Continued
The Ravens are wasting no time getting down to business on the Lamar Jackson free agency drama front. And we cannot imagine the Jets are complaining. To recap: Jackson did not play in — or travel to — Sunday’s excruciating playoff loss to the rival Bengals. And he did so amid criticism and questioning about … Continued
The Giants were viewed as underdogs as they traveled to face the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. They didn’t look like underdogs one bit throughout the duration of this game, though. A lot of that had to do with how quarterback Daniel Jones played. The fourth-year signal-caller was partaking in his first … Continued
To those still clinging onto the Daniel Jones discount hope: Give it up. The quarterback has earned a massive new contract. And the Giants have no choice but to give him it. The only question now is how big. And the price is only going up after Jones’ sensational performance in Sunday’s playoff win over … Continued
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Sunday’s Giants–Eagles showdown is a playoff rubber match of sorts. The teams are ancient rivals. But they have only met in the postseason four times, splitting the series at two wins each. So someone will take the lead in the fifth meeting — Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC divisional round — … Continued
It feels like the NFL regular season goes by in a flash. But the 18 weeks between the final preseason games and the start of the playoffs is a long time. Lots of stuff can happen during that period. For instance, the Giants went from being an afterthought to a legit playoff contender. Wide receiver … Continued
Dexter Lawrence’s late-game roughing the passer penalty did not cost the Giants a playoff win over the Vikings. But it could have. And Mike Francesa says that is “ridiculous.” “I mean, you’ve got to be kidding,” the WFAN legend said on his BetRivers podcast, blasting the controversial call at the end of the Giants’ 31-24 … Continued
Winter is still in full force, but baseball season is right around the corner. We’re just under one month away from Mets pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. It’s safe to say New York has some unfinished business to take care of. The Amazins are fresh off a 101-win campaign … Continued
It’s been a while since Michael Strahan suited up for the Giants. However, his legend still looms large over the organization and the fan base. That’ll happen when you get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What he’s done after his playing career finished following the 2007 season may be a little more … Continued
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If someone told you the Giants would be playing in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs this year back in August, how would you have reacted? Probably with some mixture of confusion while being elated. You likely also thought there was no way it would actually happen. That’s why they play the game, folks. … Continued
Tom Thibodeau is quite impressed with Brian Daboll. The Knicks coach praised his Giants counterpart on Sunday, a few hours before Big Blue’s 31-24 playoff win over the Vikings. From The Post: I don’t know a whole lot other than I like to watch games. But I think he’s done a great job, fantastic. He’s … Continued
Kayvon Thibodeaux with pajamas and a top hat. “I feel like we’re bringing back the old school and we’re just making it look sexy.” pic.twitter.com/028WsUU3ip — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) January 16, 2023 We get what Kayvon Thibodeaux is saying here. And going for. Would we wear it? No. Should the Giants’ rookie pass rusher? Who … Continued
How could the Giants upset the Eagles in the Divisional Round and advance to the NFC Championship Game?
The Giants are getting more respect at the Eagles than they did a few weeks ago. But they will still be a sizable underdog in the NFC divisional round. Big Blue has opened as a 7.5-point underdog against the Birds, according to DraftKings. The Giants advanced to a third matchup with the Eagles after winning … Continued
Xavier McKinney believed the Giants could contain Justin Jefferson. “He’s been shut down before,” McKinney told NJ.com when asked about the Vikings’ All-Pro wide receiver last week. “So yeah. … Just how he puts on all his [clothes], we do the same thing. We’ve got really good [defensive backs]. I’m not worried about it at all. … Continued
The Giants have defeated the Vikings in the NFC Playoffs and have a Divisional Round date with the Eagles next week.
SAQUON TO THE HOUSE 🏠 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/GvPirYvcUl — New York Giants (@Giants) January 15, 2023 A big answer by the Giants. Saquon Barkley broke a 28-yard touchdown run around the corner to tie the NFC wild card game against the Vikings at 7-7. Barkley told reporters prior to the game he was ready to … Continued
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The Giants are shockingly in the playoffs after entering the season with minimal expectations. Their Wild Card opponent: the Vikings.
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Yankees pitcher Frankie Montas is still behind in his shoulder rehab and will miss the start of the 2023 season. Per Dan Martin and Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Montas is “8-10 weeks behind in his offseason training” and should be back by May. On Friday, Montas and the Yankees avoided arbitration and agreed … Continued
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The NFL playoffs are here. And the Giants are in the tournament. Big Blue is a three-point underdog at the Vikings in Sunday’s NFC wild card game. Here are the ESNY staff picks for the weekend: Josh Benjamin, staff writer. The Vikings may have the better team on paper, but the Giants have the more … Continued
The Giants must always examine their present-day conditions through the prism of their glorious past. We’re pretty sure that’s written somewhere in the Bible. So as Daniel Jones prepares to make his first playoff start, it is only natural to talk about Eli Manning. Some wonder whether Jones can channel “Playoff Eli” starting Sunday at … Continued
Few things get Mike Francesa as fired up as his old pal Odell Beckham Jr. The WFAN legend took aim at the controversial former Giants wideout while answering listener emails on his BetRivers podcast. Beckham is back in the news after body camera footage of his November removal from an American Airlines flight was released. … Continued
The Mets and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa tried finalizing a contract for weeks after agreeing to terms on a 12-year, $315 million deal. It ultimately didn’t happen and Correa went back to the Minnesota Twins for six years and $200 million. I’m a proponent of leaving the past in the past, but this tidbit was … Continued
The pick is in – @GioWFAN had us all fooled! pic.twitter.com/zjeRWgdaIP — WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) January 13, 2023 If you look up “performative” in the dictionary, this is what you might get. WFAN morning host Gregg Giannotti — a diehard Vikings fan — took a break from his brewing radio war with ESPN Radio … Continued
The Giants will be returning cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (knee) to the field for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the Vikings.
One of the most exciting parts of spring training is watching younger prospects develop. We all know the script by now. The starters only play 2-3 innings in the earliest of the meaningless spring training games, and then the youngsters take over. Some are lucky enough to parlay strong springs into making the Opening Day … Continued
The Giants are set for a Christmas Eve rematch with the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. If sixth-seeded Big Blue wants to come through with an upset, they’ll need a big game from a couple of specific guys on offense. Running back Saquon Barkley is definitely one of them. After rushing for … Continued
The Mets losing Carlos Correa won’t stop them from pursuing another star infielder next offseason. A quick recap: First, it was Correa for 12 years, $315 million. A flagged medical report later, it was only six years and $157.5 million with incentives and options. Correa eventually returned to Minnesota for six years and $200 million, … Continued
New York, New York! Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) reported that New York online sports betting generated more than $900 million in sports betting revenue during its first year of operation. The state collected more than $709.2 million in online sports betting taxes, a figure that leads the nation. Online sports betting tax revenue funds education, … Continued
Ben Simmons passes up on a layup attempt against Luke Kornet 😬 pic.twitter.com/PV3TO1TrfR — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 13, 2023 With Kevin Durant sidelined, people are beginning to remember Ben Simmons plays for the Nets. Which means stuff like this will be scrutinized more. Especially when Brooklyn is playing the Celtics in a big showdown. We … Continued
The Mets’ 2023 plan for third base has evolved despite not actually changing at all. I mean, do you remember the whole Carlos Correa thing? How he was going to play next to Francisco Lindor for the next decade? No, I don’t remember that either (I’m kidding). After things fell apart and Correa re-signed with … Continued
The Giants are in the final stages of their preparation for a Wild Card weekend road matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. With this being Big Blue’s first playoff game since 2016, it’s a big deal. That doesn’t mean they can’t have any fun leading up to the big game, though. Matt Peart, Devery Hamilton, Tyre Phillips, … Continued
The Jets might be grabbing a godd–n snack again this summer. Gang Green is one of four teams that fits the criteria to be featured on HBO’s 2023 training camp “Hard Knocks” season, as pointed out by For The Win. To be eligible, teams “must not have made the postseason for two straight seasons. They … Continued
We have a radio war, folks. WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti blasted ESPN Radio New York’s Michael Kay on Thursday morning. He ripped Kay for last week’s on-air threats to get a colleague fired, as well as his subsequent claim the rageful rant was all an act. MORE: This is an amazing ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ … Continued
Gregg Giannotti brought more than a peashooter. The WFAN morning show host blasted Michael Kay on Thursday, lambasting the ESPN Radio New York afternoon host for his controversial comments about trying to get a colleague fired and subsequent lame explanation that it was all “performative.” Radio War? Or is Gio just being performative? pic.twitter.com/uk7QGM086L — … Continued
There are still free agents who need a home, but MLB’s 2023 regular season is fast approaching. We’re only about a month away from pitchers and catchers beginning to report. Before we get there, though, another important offseason deadline is on the horizon. The Mets, Yankees, and every other MLB team have until Friday to … Continued