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Daniel Jones leads Giants back to playoffs | ESNY back page
Daniel Jones just became Giants’ franchise QB. And he earned it
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was stellar against the Colts on Sunday and led Big Blue to a playoff-clinching victory.
Jets eliminated from playoff contention with 5th straight loss
Goodnight da lights. The Jets’ collapse is complete. They were eliminated from postseason contention with Sunday’s 23-6 loss to the Seahawks in Seattle — their fifth straight defeat and sixth in the last seven. A team that seemed destined to end the NFL’s longest playoff drought two months ago will instead play a meaningless Week … Continued
Giants clinch playoff berth. Who will they play in wild card round?
The Giants are going to the NFL playoffs. And they are headed there as the NFC East’s 6-seed. Big Blue clinched its postseason berth since 2016 and locked its seed in with Sunday’s 38-10 win over the Colts at MetLife Stadium. Which means — in quite the twist — the Week 18 finale at the … Continued
Giants rout Colts, clinch first playoff berth in six seasons
The New York Giants crushed the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to clinch their first playoff berth since 2016.
How quickly could Jets’ reported Zach Wilson intentions change?
The Jets are preparing to fight for their playoff lives in Week 17. However, there are still rumblings about what New York will do at quarterback next season. And, will those decisions include Zach Wilson? Recent reports made it seem like the former second-overall pick’s tenure with Gang Green was finished. While that still could … Continued
What new report on Daniel Jones’ Giants future does, doesn’t say
The headlines will say the Giants are committing to Daniel Jones as their quarterback in 2023 and beyond. But that’s not exactly what NFL Network is reporting. Insider Ian Rapoport said Sunday the Giants want to re-sign Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, both impending free agents, to multi-year deals. Rapoport pointed out the Giants … Continued
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Who could be the Jets’ starting QB in 2023?
With Zach Wilson’s Jets future in doubt, who could Gang Green be starting at quarterback next season?
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Giants S Xavier McKinney expected to return vs. Colts
Xavier McKinney is expected to play this Sunday against the Colts. The Giants safety has missed seven games with a hand injury.
Giants would clinch playoff berth by beating Colts: NFL Week 17 preview
The Giants would clinch their first postseason berth in six years by defeating the Colts on New Year’s Day.
Jets must beat Seahawks to stay alive: NFL Week 17 preview
The Jets are still alive in the AFC Playoff race but must defeat the Seahawks on Sunday to avoid elimination.
Reliving Yankees’ top-10 moments of 2022: A lot of Aaron Judge
On the whole, the year 2022 was good to the New York Yankees. Forget the Houston Astros sweeping them out of the ALCS and focus on everything else. 99 wins. Aaron Judge’s historic MVP season. Another AL East crown. An offseason defined by re-signing Judge and making him the captain, plus signing Carlos Rodon. And … Continued
22 memorable Mets moments from the 2022 season
New Year’s Eve is upon us. The ball will be dropping in a few short hours, officially putting 2022 in the books. It creates a fresh start for everyone, including all 30 MLB clubs. Before continuing to look ahead to more Mets baseball, it’s a worthwhile exercise to look back on memorable moments from the … Continued
RIP Don West, the greatest TV pitchman ever
Don West has succumbed to cancer. The television pitchman and professional wrestling broadcaster was 59. https://twitter.com/RealMikeTenay/status/1608890721138012166 With all due respect to Billy Mays, Ron Popeil, Anthony Sullivan and the ShamWow guy, West is the greatest TV salesman ever. No one — and I mean no one — has ever moved baseball cards, Beanie Babies, Star … Continued
Who was New York’s top coach in 2022? Buck Showalter, Brian Daboll, more
New York’s championship drought continued in 2022. But that does not mean the local professional teams lacked success. Or that some of the region’s head coaches and managers did not thrive. Before we turn the page to 2023, ESNY has sat down and ranked every active coach in the market, best to worst, in 2022. … Continued
Projecting Yankees’ 2023 bullpen: Who is the closer?
Look back at the Yankees’ 2022 season, and it’s easy to miss just how deep their bullpen issues actually were. This isn’t to say that New York’s relief corps was bad. In fact, by the numbers, it was elite. The Yankees’ bullpen ranked third in MLB with a 2.97 ERA, trailing only the Astros and … Continued
MSG facial-recognition tactics even creepier than initially thought
The world knows Madison Square Garden has banned “adversarial” attorneys from its events and venues, including Knicks and Rangers games. And the company uses facial-recognition technology to enforce its highly-criticized policy. The recent Mom-booted-from-the-Rockettes debacle served as a reminder of that. But MSG apparently goes much farther than locking out those who work for law … Continued
Wilpons’ ability to endlessly annoy Mets fans is alive and well
Thanks to Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend on the roster, the Wilpons owning the Mets feels like a distant memory. But that doesn’t mean they still can’t find ways to terrorize the fan base. In this case, it has to do with a beloved SNY broadcaster. Sure, most of the attention for Mets … Continued
Giants’ defense could get Week 17 boost vs. Colts
The Giants are in a position virtually nobody expected in August. If they beat the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 17, New York clinches its first playoff berth since 2016. What a situation to be in, right? While the offense will mostly have the same cast of characters going to battle on Sunday, the … Continued
Jaguars forcing region to relitigate Eagles-Giants 2020 ‘tank’ debacle yet again
Sigh. Not this again. The Jaguars and Titans are locked in to what is effectively a Week 18 AFC South title game* in Jacksonville. No Week 17 results will change the win-and-in (or tie-and-in, if you’re the Jags) stakes. The Titans have opted to punt on this weekend’s game against the Cowboys and get as … Continued
If Stephen A. Smith is working WrestleMania, can Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo get involved too?
You do not need to know much about professional wrestling to realize ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith appears to be in the early days of a WrestleMania angle. From ComicBook: The stars might be aligning for one of sports’ most popular personalities to jump into the world of professional wrestling. During an appearance on ESPN First … Continued
Yankees’ Aaron Judge pummeled every type of pitch in 2022
Any way you slice it, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had himself a banner year in 2022. Just look at his list of personal accomplishments: Set the American League single-season home run record Won the 2022 AL MVP Award Put together one of the most dominant all-around offensive seasons we’ve ever seen Secured the richest contract … Continued
Giants’ Darius Slayton has gone on quite a journey during 2022 season
The Giants are entering Week 17 in a spot not many would’ve expected back in August. If they beat the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, New York will clinch its first playoff berth since 2016. Due to a number of circumstances, wide receiver Darius Slayton has played a role in Big Blue getting … Continued
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Jets coaches may also have their future at stake during final stretch
Jets fans have likely been in a glass case of emotion between New York’s Thursday Night Football loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the remainder of Week 16 results. Gang Green’s hopes of reaching the playoffs went from being “far-fetched” to mostly controlling their own destiny. It’s amazing how quickly things can change, right? We know … Continued
Writing on wall for Jets’ Zach Wilson after deactivation
The Jets are not only benching Zach Wilson — they’re making him inactive. In the heat of a playoff race. With the season on the line.
Here’s why it’s OK to still be optimistic about Mets and Carlos Correa
Where were you when the latest meaningless “update” regarding the Mets’ negotiations with Carlos Correa hit the internet? I’m not gonna lie, folks, it’s only been a few days since The Athletic‘s report dropped saying team doctors flagged something in Correa’s physical/medicals, and I’m already tired of it. With each day that passes and no news … Continued
Mets’ Jeff McNeil crushed fastballs again in bounce-back 2022
Jeff McNeil quickly built a very specific reputation among Mets fans upon his MLB debut in 2018. The dude swings at a lot of pitches, but he almost always makes contact. And, that contact leads to base hits rather frequently. He’s the Mets’ resident hit machine. That’s why it was so tough to watch him … Continued
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5 New York sports talk questions for 2023: Michael Kay’s future, ‘Mike and the Mad Dog,’ more
There are still five days left in 2022. But when it comes to sports talk radio, the year is effectively in the books. And it is time to start looking toward what could be a wild 2023. Here is a look at what may, or may not, happen on local airwaves and elsewhere in 2023: … Continued
Will Jets heed advice from ‘Van Wilder’ regarding QB Zach Wilson?
The last few days have been a whirlwind if you’re a Jets fan. And thankfully, we’re at the good part of the ride. After losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, it seemed like Gang Green getting to the playoffs was no longer meant to be. Even head coach Robert Saleh said the idea … Continued
Let’s talk about the awful hat Carmelo Anthony wore to MSG on Christmas
After the Knicks strung together eight straight wins, they’ve now dealt with three consecutive losses. The most recent one was a 119-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden. A former notable Knick was in attendance for the action in Carmelo Anthony, too. The 19-year veteran suited up for the … Continued
Mike White is back. His Jets future will be decided over next 2 weeks
Mike White has a big opportunity over the next two weeks to prove he should be the Jets’ starting quarterback in 2023.
Jets’ path to saving season starts with beating Geno Smith
The Jets are on the mat. But they still have time to beat the 10-count. Everything that Gang Green needed to happen around the NFL following their rainy Thursday Night Football debacle happened. The table has been set to salvage this season and still eke into the AFC playoff field. But they’re going to have … Continued
The 10 ways Giants can make NFL playoffs in Week 17 (literally)
The Giants could have clinched a playoff spot on Christmas Eve in Minneapolis. They did not, falling to the Vikings on a last-second 61-yard field goal. But now they can punch their ticket at home Sunday with a New Year’s Day victory over the Colts. And they don’t even need that. Here are the ways … Continued
Jets aren’t the only AFC East squad skidding toward NFL Playoffs
The Jets are struggling right now. Things came to a head on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium. New York lost its fourth game in a row and the fifth of its last six. This wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill loss, either. Gang Green’s offense looked dead in the water in a 19-3 defeat. Quarterback Zach Wilson … Continued
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Mike Francesa version of ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a must-listen every holiday season
There have been many Mike Francesa spoofs over the years. Some created with love, others not so much. For our money, few (if any) top the “12 Days of Christmas” take-off by the WFAN morning show a few years ago. The “Sports Pope” version is a reminder of when WFAN was WFAN. Craig Carton and … Continued
Knicks host 76ers on Christmas Day: Preview, analysis, prediction
Just in time for our annual Christmas Day viewing of Rocky IV, the Knicks kick off a big NBA day when they host the rival Philadelphia 76ers. The No. 5 Knicks have followed their eight-game winning streak with two losses and also trail the No. 6 Sixers in the Eastern Conference Race. They’ve already beaten them … Continued
Here’s what Mets doctors might be concerned about with Carlos Correa
Right when you thought the Mets would be wrapping up the Carlos Correa physical in time to sneak his finalized deal under the Christmas tree, something just had to happen. As you were finishing up that last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve, The Athletic dropped a report that Mets fans didn’t want to read. New York has … Continued
Giants lose heartbreaker to Vikings, must beat Colts next week
The Giants lost a heartbreaker to the Vikings on Saturday, letting up a 61-yard field goal in the final seconds.
Mets have Carlos Correa physical concerns (but will it matter?)
The Mets will apparently still have Mets things happen to them, even in the Steve Cohen era. The Amazins’ stunning Carlos Correa coup is now in question. The Mets, like the Giants before them, have concerns about the All-Star’s physical, according to The Athletic. From the report: The New York Mets, like the San Francisco … Continued
Cooking up the perfect Yankee Stadium Christmas dinner
Christmastime can be stressful, especially Christmas dinner. It’s basically Thanksgiving 2.0 and having to see relatives again a month later. Cut to more family drama, and some of us would rather be anywhere else. For the Yuletide New Yorkers, why can’t that place be Yankee Stadium? Think about it. Dinner in the home clubhouse, some … Continued