I have been asked more times than I can count over email, Twitter, even in person. Why do you write about Mike Francesa so much? And Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo? I’ll let the big guy answer this time via his recent comments to Newsday: I’m sure there’s a lot of jealousy of Dog and I, … Continued
A 51% New York online sports betting tax rate may not be sustainable if the state hopes to continue its sports betting market success, according to two leaders of the largest operators in the country. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins and FanDuel President Christian Genetski testified at Tuesday’s Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering … Continued
Are the Packers finally going to part ways with superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers? It sure seems like it’s possible.
The Knicks and Lakers face off on national television on Tuesday night. It’s a shame the two aren’t meeting under better circumstances. Los Angeles (23-28) is old, banged up, and 2.5 games out of the play-in games in the Western Conference. Streaky New York (27-24), by comparison, is fighting to climb out of the play-in … Continued
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers is an important game for both teams. Here’s who we like and who we’re betting on.
It didn’t take in-depth analysis to see the Giants didn’t have the NFL’s best wide receiver room. Between underperformance (Kenny Golloday) and injury (Wan’Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard), Big Blue was left with Darius Slayton and Isaiah Hodgins as the main targets for quarterback Daniel Jones. They took advantage of that opportunity. Slayton was the Giants’ … Continued
The Mets entered this past offseason with several crucial decisions to make. They ended up reloading the roster by committing $500-plus million to player talent in 2023 and beyond. Despite this huge dollar amount, one area didn’t get upgraded: designated hitter. Could Luis Guillorme impact how it’s handled in 2023? In chatting with Pat Ragazzo … Continued
Reports surfaced last week about how Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was interested in discussing a contract extension with Brooklyn. Irving’s camp also attempted to put pressure on the Nets to kickstart talks. Here’s what Shetellia Irving said: Around Kyrie and staying with the Nets? I have reached out to the Nets regarding this. We … Continued
Any criticism of Brock Purdy looks plenty foolish now. The rookie quarterback tore the UCL in his throwing elbow during the 49ers’ disastrous NFC title game loss to the Eagles on Sunday. The injury is expected to sideline him for six months. Purdy should be ready for the start of training camp, but he will … Continued
We’re only about two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting for 2023 Spring Training in Florida and Arizona. But that’s not stopping people from thinking and wondering about Shohei Ohtani and his fascinating trip to free agency next winter. Based on what we’ve seen the last few days, this is going to feel like … Continued
The Giants’ season has concluded following a playoff loss to the Eagles. Now, it’s onto the offseason. How can Big Blue improve the roster?
The Yankees have filled the one remaining hole on their coaching staff. The team announced Monday morning that it had hired former big league outfielder Brad Wilkerson as the new assistant hitting coach. https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1620089508065837058 Wilkerson takes over for veteran coach and former Yankees prospect Hensley “Bam-Bam” Muelens, who left to become the Rockies’ hitting coach. … Continued
The Super Bowl still needs to be played in a couple of weeks, but there are 30 other NFL teams already thinking about next year. The Jets and Giants are among that group. They just received some clarity on their respective situations with the 2023 salary cap getting revealed. Based on the number and before … Continued
The dream appears to be just that. Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo does not have his eyes on ESPN Radio New York’s expected-to-be-vacant afternoon drive slot. The WFAN legend told Newsday he is happy at Sirius XM and speculation he could return to terrestrial radio to replace Michael Kay is “probably not realistic.” “I’m not going … Continued
With Spring Training fast approaching, many Mets fans have had one final request to finish off a memorable offseason. It includes both Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso signing extensions to remain in Queens for the foreseeable future. Friday afternoon brought news of the Mets and McNeil agreeing to a four-year extension worth $50 million. Based … Continued
The Yankees are reportedly shopping Gleyber Torres to clear their infield logjam, and there’s one opportunity that’s flying right under the radar. What if general manager Brian Cashman used trading Torres as a vehicle for also moving Isiah Kiner-Falefa? Maybe offer two infielders for the price of one prospect as opposed to two? Granted, this … Continued
Fly @Eagles Fly! We’re going Green and White in honor of the Eagles NFC Championship Victory. pic.twitter.com/RNiwbCIkt7 — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) January 29, 2023 No, really. HOOK HAIRS! The Empire State Building illuminated itself with Eagles colors for a few hours after the NFC title game. Cue a wave of performative outrage (trademark Michael … Continued
The Mets have done a lot of heavy lifting for their 2023 roster. While general manager Billy Eppler is always on the hunt for upgrades, most of the headline-grabbing work is finished for now. But there are many people already wondering about how much money Steve Cohen will try throwing at Shohei Ohtani next year … Continued
The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday’s game one win away from the Super Bowl. Their Cinderella story with quarterback Brock Purdy leading the way ended in a 31-7 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. San Francisco’s offense struggled mightily, as both Purdy and Josh Johnson suffered injuries during the contest. Jets defensive tackle … Continued
YES Network is about to enter the world of streaming, and hopefully by Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. From The Post: YES Network is working toward offering its service direct-to-consumer by Yankees Opening Day at the end of March, The Post has learned. … While the aim is to be up and running by the time … Continued
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With several impact players hitting free agency, we knew the Mets would be busy spending money to reload for another postseason run in 2023. But once the heavy lifting was done for the roster, many wanted Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso to get extensions. McNeil got his deal. Now we can hope the attention turns … Continued
There are far more professional athletes who enjoy one good season (or one good game) instead of a prolonged Hall of Fame career. Every Phil Simms has a Jeff Hostetler. What Derek Jeter doesn’t need his Luis Sojo? Every sport has its one-hit wonders, be they flashes in the pan or players who parlayed one … Continued
Hey, there was something to Jeff McNeil’s Citi Field visit earlier this week. The Mets have locked down the reigning National League batting champion. They have signed McNeil to a four-year extension with a club option for a fifth season, according to ESPN. The deal — $50 million over the four years, or $12.5 million … Continued
The Jets-Aaron Rodgers hype train is going full steam ahead, folks. Even current players are hopping on, and you can include running back Breece Hall among the group. Wondering about the Jets’ level of interest in Rodgers began when reports surfaced of New York’s interview with Nathaniel Hackett. It only continued once he was officially … Continued
This feels like a great time to share the following quote from the movie, Moneyball: We’re all told at some point in time that we can no longer play the children’s game, we just don’t… don’t know when that’s gonna be. Some of us are told at eighteen, some of us are told at forty, … Continued
New York City is a great place that would be even greater if James Dolan sold the Knicks and Rangers, gave a boring farewell press conference and then went away. The team’s long-loathed owner is back in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. Dolan is now in a battle with the New York … Continued
The Yankees had to re-sign Aaron Judge this winter, and they did. Do the Giants face a similar situation with Saquon Barkley? Mike Francesa says no. “If the Giants move on because they don’t want to put that kind of money in a second contract for a running back, do not ever get annoyed with … Continued
Joe Judge reportedly rankled many folks in Patriotsland. But Bill Belichick is not exiling him from the kingdom. From The Athletic: Joe Judge, who was the quarterbacks coach this season, will return to the (New England) coaching staff in a different role that has yet to be determined. Judge is one of a number of … Continued
A new day always brings new opportunities. And if you’re associated with the Nets, it’s another chance to show you’re fed up with Ben Simmons’ lack of durability. At least, that’s what it seems like head coach Jacque Vaughn did in his postgame press conference on Thursday night. After losing in Philadelphia against the 76ers … Continued
Mets Spring Training is fast approaching, folks. The equipment truck will be making its way down to Port St. Lucie starting on January 30th, and we’re less than three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting. After a busy — and expensive — offseason, expectations are high for New York heading into 2023. What about … Continued
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner spoke glowingly about Aaron Rodgers. Will the star quarterback come to Florham Park?
All signs are pointing to Aaron Hicks being the Yankees’ Opening Day left fielder. That is, unless general manager Brian Cashman makes a deal soon. “I suspect he will be the guy that emerges, because he’s still really talented, and everything’s there,” Cashman said during a recent radio appearance. “Hopefully, we get the Aaron Hicks that … Continued
Could Giants general manager Joe Schoen extend the contracts of Dexter Lawrence, Andrew Thomas, and others this offseason?
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has gone on quite the roller coaster between last April and now. Unlike the first three years of his NFL career, this has been an extremely fun part of the ride for him. Thanks to the Giants declining his fifth-year option in the spring, he’s about to get paid handsomely after … Continued
There are lots of people annoyed that Arte Moreno has decided against selling the Los Angeles Angels. I don’t think you can count Mets owner Steve Cohen as one of them. Moreno sticking around makes it less likely for an extension to get done with Shohei Ohtani before he hits free agency next winter. And, … Continued
All those bets on the Giants and Bills to cover this past weekend at least did a bit of good, as New York online sports betting recorded its highest weekly gross gaming revenue total ever. The New York State Gaming Commission reported $450.73 million in total handle for the week ending Jan. 22, it’s third … Continued
The Boston Herald has dropped a juicy behind-the-scenes look at the Patriots’ offensive dysfunction and ineptitude this season. No one comes off great in the report with the exception of recently-returned offensive coordinator/anticipated savior Bill O’Brien. But former Giants coach Joe Judge really gets touched up. And it all sounds quite familiar. From The Herald: … Continued
The Jets have hired Nathaniel Hackett as their new offensive coordinator. And look, he is certainly qualified. It is a reasonable decision. But there has to be some trepidation in turning to a guy who was one of the worst head coaches in NFL history, right? Well, not necessarily when he is Aaron Rodgers’ buddy. … Continued
James Dolan is not budging. “Not at all,” the Knicks and Rangers owner said Thursday during an appearance on FOX-5 when asked if he might back up Madison Square Garden’s controversial policy barring attorneys involved in litigation against the company and its holdings from its venues. Dolan and MSG have come under particular fire for … Continued
A lot of great things happened for the Giants this past season. There probably wasn’t a “make the playoffs and win a road game” on many 2022 NFL Bingo cards, but that’s exactly what went down. Now, general manager Joe Schoen, head coach Brian Daboll, and Co. will set out on an equally difficult task: … Continued
At the beginning of the 2022-23 NBA regular season, would you have thought Kyrie Irving would be angling for a contract extension from the Nets right now? Keeping a low profile off the court while balling out on it will do that. In fact, it sounds like Irving is trying to make it seem like … Continued
The Yankees might finally have some infield clarity for 2023. Brendan Kuty, now with The Athletic, reports super-utility man DJ LeMahieu feels “significantly better” after rehabbing a toe injury suffered last year. New York would love for the two-time batting champion to be back in top form at the top of the lineup. So who’s … Continued
You know, some say Canton is the East Rutherford of Ohio. The USFL’s New Jersey Generals are on the move. But they are still going to be far away from the Garden State. The FOX-owned operation announced Wednesday the Generals and Pittsburgh Maulers will be based in Ohio for the second season of the revived … Continued
Who could play quarterback for the Jets in what should be a crucial 2023 season?
James Dolan and Madison Square Garden may actually have to answer for their creepy and vindictive use of facial-recognition technology now. New York Attorney General Letitia James has called MSG on the carpet. Her office published a letter Wednesday that requests MSG provide information on its company policy barring “adversarial” attorneys from its venues. From the … Continued
While it ended in embarrassing fashion, the Giants’ 2022 season was quite remarkable considering the circumstances. It was Year 1 for general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. Nobody thought Daniel Jones would be the answer at quarterback, and New York had a terrible salary cap situation to deal with. Yet, Daboll and … Continued