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 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
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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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
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
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
The Giants lost a heartbreaker to the Vikings on Saturday, letting up a 61-yard field goal in the final seconds.
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
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
The Giants can celebrate Christmas with a playoff berth. But a few things need to happen. From NFL.com: The Giants will clinch a playoff berth with a win at the Vikings on Saturday and one of the three below combinations (not including ties): • Commanders loss and Lions loss • Commanders loss and Seahawks loss … Continued
The Giants can clinch a playoff berth on Christmas Eve if a few things fall their way. First off: They need to beat the Vikings on the road as a 3.5-point underdog (line via Sports Betting Dime). Here are the ESNY staff picks: Josh Benjamin, staff writer. Momentum favors Big Blue, even as they visit … Continued
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The original “Rocky” is obviously the best film from an artistic and cultural importance standpoint. No one can argue that if they are objective. But there is no question “Rocky IV” is the most entertaining installment in the series. By a mile. The steroids alone get the job done. What I’m trying to say is … Continued
The former NFL quarterback and current Thursday Night Football analyst believes Zach Wilson’s tenure in Florham Park is done.
Carlos Rodon is the newest Yankee. And the big lefty has a fan in former Bronx Bombers ace CC Sabathia. Appearing on his R2C2 podcast, Sabathia gave Rodon his full-throated endorsement and said he expects big things from him in the Bronx. “He’s got a lot of f–k you in him,” Sabathia said. “You have to … Continued
The Yankees unveiled their prized offseason acquisitions this week. First, it was making the Aaron Judge signing (and his captaincy) official. Next, it was introducing a clean-shaven Carlos Rodon to the media. Among the many things Rodon discussed on Thursday was a big goal of his for the 2023 season. It’s not a complicated goal, … Continued
Jets fans are not having a Merry Christmas Eve Eve. That was bound to happen after Gang Green fell well short in its Week 16 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was a must-win scenario for New York, who needed to win out to have a shot at the playoffs. Instead, quarterback Zach Wilson looked … Continued
From its best week to one of its worst, gross gaming revenue plummeted this past week for New York online sports betting. According to the New York State Gaming Commission, the state only reported $9.9 million in gross gaming revenue for the week ending Dec. 18. It plummeted nearly $35 million from the week before, … Continued
The Giants face the Vikings on the road this Saturday, and a huge win would bring them that much closer to a playoff berth.
The idea of Michael Conforto coming home to the Mets in 2023 can finally be laid to rest, folks. Scooter will be playing with some of his former teammates, though. After losing out on every major free-agent target they had this winter, news broke Friday morning of the San Francisco Giants agreeing to a two-year, … Continued
Everything about Shohei Ohtani as a Major League Baseball player is historic. He’s accomplished things on the field we haven’t seen since the days of Babe Ruth. The 2021 American League MVP has even accomplished things Ruth wasn’t able to do during his own Hall of Fame career. With the Los Angeles Angels being, well, … Continued
Ah, Festivus. We all love the completely made up holiday invented by the best Seinfeld/TV character ever, Frank Costanza. The holidays are stressful enough and commercialism is annoying. Why not have a holiday that’s the exact antithesis of that? So how does Festivus apply to New York sports, specifically the Yankees yours truly watches so … Continued
The Knicks would love to remedy Wednesday’s tough, streak-breaking loss to the Raptors with a season sweep of the Bulls on Friday. If anything, it could help spark a renewal of the New York-Chicago rivalry. More importantly, the Knicks would love to win this game to prove their recent run wasn’t a fluke. They looked … Continued
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The Jets’ season is all but kaput after Thursday’s 19-3 loss to the Jaguars. So too is Zach Wilson’s career in town. And Mike Francesa is pulling no punches. “Wilson has sunk the entire team,” the WFAN legend said on his BetRivers podcast. “He has not a lick of confidence or any idea what to … Continued
Kevin Durant has left a great deal to be desired at times during his Nets tenure. And last summer was not exactly his finest hour. But credit where credit is due., Durant has been tremendous of late. The Nets are rolling. And funny is funny. From NJ.com: Kevin Durant and the Nets have won 11 … Continued
The Giants hired Joe Schoen to be their general manager back in January of 2022. One of his first big decisions involved quarterback Daniel Jones’ fifth-year contract option. New York decided not to exercise it, which was seen as a sound move by virtually everyone who had an opinion. But here we are in Week … Continued
The Washington Commanders have added another budding scandal under their Christmas tree of shame. From ESPN: The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation, which receives upward of 75% of its donations from fans and the public, is operating in a manner that calls into question whether it is upholding its charitable mission responsibly, according to two independent … Continued
The Yankees could have someone like Oswaldo Cabrera play left field for them in 2023. However, that’s not New York’s preferred solution. Even after making big splashes for Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon, we know the Bombers aren’t necessarily done spending. If Brian Cashman had his way, he’d probably swing a trade with the Pittsburgh … Continued
Steve Cohen’s historic Mets spending spree has dominated the hot stove league. And one question on many minds locally in the wake of the shocking Carlos Correa signing: How would the old Boss have dealt with the new Boss? Mike Francesa believes the late George Steinbrenner would have tried to go toe-to-toe with Cohen. But … Continued
Six weeks ago, we wondered if the Knicks should keep employing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Six weeks later, I must eat some crow with a healthy side of my words. Even as the Raptors snapped New York’s eight-game winning streak on Wednesday night, it’s hard to not feel at least a little optimistic about these … Continued
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Carlos Rodon was formally introduced at Yankee Stadium on Thursday morning and is already a perfect fit without having thrown a pitch. The big lefty spoke to the media and reiterated not only how much he wanted to be a Yankee, but how much he wanted to win. “Winning’s been at the top of my … Continued
Quick question: Do you remember when there was still a chance of Jacob deGrom re-signing with the Mets? It feels like years ago at this point, but news of the right-hander signing with the Texas Rangers dropped on the evening of December 2nd. So, it’s actually been less than three weeks as I sit here … Continued
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By now, most of us know the huge numbers the Mets have thrown around this winter when it comes to money. Once Carlos Correa’s $315 million deal becomes official, New York will have committed more than $800 million via free agency. Their current payroll for 2023 is projected to be about $385 million. With the … Continued
Pitching coach Matt Blake has made the Yankees a force to be reckoned with on the mound. Led by ace Gerrit Cole, New York’s team ERA has ranked eighth, third, and second in the American League during Blake’s three years at the helm. But even with the emergence of Nestor Cortes and free agent Carlos … Continued
The Jets’ season is on the line. Gang Green will host the surging Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. The stakes are pretty simple: The Jets will not be officially eliminated from playoff contention with a loss. But they will have no realistic path to the postseason. The Jets are one-point favorites (line via Sports Betting … Continued
Can the Jets snap a three-game losing streak and keep their playoff chances alive with a big win over the Jaguars?
If you’re a Mets fan, you’ve probably spent most of Wednesday refreshing Twitter and pinching yourself to make sure this isn’t a dream. I’m here to deliver good news: it’s not. This is actually real life. Even if it feels like we’re in an alternate reality right now. Steve Cohen showed the Mets’ fan base … Continued