Jim Boeheim told the Syracuse Post-Standard that his former player, the New York Knicks‘ Carmelo Anthony, was unlikely to win an NBA title. For Carmelo Anthony, the success of a college National Championship and a historic Olympic performance has never translated to the NBA level. Anthony’s college coach thinks that’s unlikely to change. Jim Boeheim … Continued
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose said in an interview with Yahoo! Sports the No. 25 will show a more mature player.
The Texas Rangers have decided to release 35-year-old outfielder Josh Hamilton. Sidelined all season recovering from knee surgery, which repaired damaged cartilage and his ACL, Josh Hamilton has not seen the field here in 2016. At this point, the Texas Rangers did not feel a need to keep him on the 40-man roster. “We plan to … Continued
One fan paid a large sum of money just to obtain a game-used mouthguard worn by last year’s NBA league MVP. Let’s paint a picture real quick. The mail carrier comes and brings you a mysterious envelope. You are not expecting anything in the mail and there is no return address listed. You cautiously open … Continued
The New York Yankees are positioned to lend a hand to former world champion ‘Doc’ Gooden should he seek help with a drug addiction. With recent reports indicating that Dwight Gooden is in the midst of a drug abuse problem, the New York Yankees are ready to aid him in any way possible. According to … Continued
New York Knicks‘ Derrick Rose spoke to The Vertical about how he plans to change his game with his new team. Derrick Rose had a roller coaster seven seasons with the Chicago Bulls before being traded in June to the New York Knicks for a fresh start with a new jersey number and all. Rose … Continued
These days, Dara Torres’ swimsuits are hung up to dry for good. The 12-time Olympic medalist was glad she wasn’t competing in this summer’s Rio Olympics; reporting poolside for Westwood One Radio was hard enough. “I was more like the mom crying, like seeing Michael Phelps kiss his mom,” Torres told Elite Sports NY. “Seeing … Continued
Less than six weeks remain in the regular season, bringing about the 2016 MLB playoff schedule. As the clock winds down on the 2016 MLB regular season, the time comes where the league releases dates, times, and television listings for the forthcoming playoffs. Today, major league baseball took it to their PR account on Twitter … Continued
In just 19 games, New York Yankees’ rookie catcher and growing sensation Gary Sanchez has made his mark in pinstripe history and asks us the question: Jesus Montero who? A decade ago, New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman picked up what everyone called a hot and powerful commodity. At the age of 16, Jesus Montero … Continued
The New York Yankees have placed Anthony Swarzak on the 15-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation. Just after one night in which Anthony Swarzak fell apart and blew a 5-3 New York Yankees lead, he has been placed on the disabled list, per New York’s PR Department. Swarzak has had a miserable year … Continued
Carmelo Anthony won his third gold medal as a member of Team USA to solidify his legacy as the best Olympic Men’s Basketball player ever. Team USA Men’s Basketball won their 15th gold medal, blowing out Serbia 96-66 on Sunday. At the center of the celebration was Carmelo Anthony. After a sound victory he announced … Continued
A seesaw battle that has been the 2016 New York Mets season can certainly be defined by one series in the late days of August. If you were told a year ago today that the 2016 New York Mets’ postseason chances relied on a late August start from Jon Niese, you’d point and laugh. Yet, here we are … … Continued
With highly touted forward Jimmy Vesey inking a deal with the New York Rangers, does that mean Rick Nash’s time on Broadway is over? [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his offseason has certainly been an adventure for the New York Rangers. After making “win now” moves over the past three years, including acquiring guys like Martin St. Louis, Keith Yandle, … Continued
The distinction between MLB contenders and pretenders is beginning to surface, effectively creating buzz as the stretch run commences. It is that time of year again. The time when elimination numbers — magic numbers for current playoff teams — pop up on your ‘MLB.com At Bat’ app. A period of six weeks in which the … Continued
After another addition of “The Gary Sanchez” show in Seattle, the New York Yankees are clearly getting insane production from their rookie backstop.
Cleveland Indians farmhand Ryan Perez defines rarity with ambidextrous abilities. There is a 70-95 percent chance that you are right-handed. If you also have ever thrown with your less-dominant hand, you know how awkward it feels and how silly you look. It just isn’t natural and your mechanics go out the window. There is one … Continued
Former quarterback Tim Tebow will hold his baseball showcase at the end of the month in an attempt to pursue a new sport. A controversial pathway for former college football icon Tim Tebow is beginning to gain traction. According to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, his showcase for major league baseball teams will take place … Continued
Words simply cannot describe how scorching hot New York Yankees’ rookie catcher Gary Sanchez truly is. It has gotten to the point where you are surprised when Gary Sanchez makes on out. Well, that pretty much explains the situation. The 23-year-old — recent recipient of AL Player of the Week for last week’s tremendous efforts … Continued
Kobe Bryant was less than thrilled when he noticed a fan filming him and his family at a restaurant. Don’t stare too hard, kid.
New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall conversed with talk show host Mike Francesa today and it was certainly something you didn’t want to miss. Today on ‘The Mike Francesa Show,’ Francesa spoke to a group of New York Jets players live from training camp. He talked to star cornerback Darelle Revis, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and … Continued
Injuries provide opportunities and, for 23-year-old righty Robert Gsellman, it means a call to the big leagues as a member of the New York Mets. Yet another promising pitcher is set to make his big league debut for the New York Mets, but not in the same way as the likes of Noah Syndergaard, Steven … Continued
The New York Yankees and Wix.com are holding a contest to crown the absolute biggest Yankees’ fan. Do you have what it takes?
After a dominating week of play, New York Yankees’ catcher Gary Sanchez took home the AL Player Of The Week for the first time in his career.
This softball bat flip by Megan Wiggins is an aggressive move and a must watch video. Jose Bautista would be proud. Wow. That’s an aggressive bat flip. Pimping a home run is something as old as the game itself, although you’re less likely to catch a fastball to the head in your next at bat in … Continued
The New York Mets will likely be without their talented lefty in Thursday’s series finale with the Cardinals as Steven Matz was diagnosed with a strained shoulder. In comes one rookie, out goes another. According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, Mets pitcher Steven Matz will land on the DL with a tight shoulder … Continued
An already interesting Geno Smith situation just got a little bit more tasteful as the New York Jets restricted him from speaking live on WFAN. From getting booted to a backup quarterback role with the signing of Ryan Fitzpatrick to saying he was “pissed off” with his step back, Geno Smith has had an interesting … Continued
The New York Yankees acquired Billy McKinney in a pre-deadline deal with the Cubs. Let’s learn a little more about one of the newest additions to a strong farm. Billy McKinney is a new addition to the New York Yankees’ farm system who is known for his quick left-handed swing and decent abilities as an athlete. … Continued
As expected, Team USA men’s basketball won another gold medal on the final day of the Rio Olympics on Sunday after routing Serbia. Along with the disappointing bronze medal he won in 2004, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has now won three golds. He is the first basketball player ever to win three Olympic … Continued
The New York Jets could be without a staple of their offensive line come Week 1 against the Bengals. Bren Giacomini, who is still battling a bad back, remains on the New York Jets’ PUP list and apparently has a ways to go. Head coach Todd Bowles told Zach Braziller of the NY Post that, … Continued
When the New York Yankees kick off a three-game set with the Seattle Mariners tonight, they will effectively put their season on the line. One three-word phrase applies to the New York Yankees as they commence a pivotal series at Safeco Field: now or never. Two promising wins in Los Angeles set the stage for … Continued
It has been an interesting summer for the New York Rangers, but what is the state of Blueshirt Nation with preseason fast approaching?
This past offseason, the New York Yankees dealt Justin Wilson to the Detroit Tigers in a controversial deal that seems clever as ever at this moment. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ever did a bullpen issue seem plausible for New York Yankees entering this season. Even after adding Aroldis Chapman to turn the dynamic duo of Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller into the … Continued
Darryl Strawberry to NY Daily News: “I have to try something before he’s dead.” To the dismay of his former teammate, Dwight Gooden’s struggles with alcohol and drug addiction have persisted to the present day. Unfortunately for Gooden, the saga of addiction which ran throughout – and ultimately to the conclusion of – his playing … Continued
Although highly unusual in this day and age, Mike Maccagnan and the New York Jets should bet on a 53-man roster with four quarterbacks.
New York Yankees’ centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury robbed Angels’ slugger Albert Pujols of a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning on Sunday afternoon.
Conor McGregor bested Nate Diaz in a decisive bout at UFC 202 which will certainly be remembered for years to come. [dropcap]C[/dropcap]onor McGregor and Nate Diaz met once again in the cage for the first time since their bout at UFC 196 which resulted in McGregor being upset by Diaz, ultimately forced to submit. The … Continued
It appears as though New York Yankees’ rookie catcher Gary Sanchez likes to force damage upon laptops in addition to baseballs.
Your browser does not support iframes. David Ortiz had one of those legendary moments in last night’s Red Sox-Tigers clash at Comerica Park. Let’s just say David Ortiz is savoring each and every moment of his farewell season. The best part: no one will question the guy. How can you blame him? The man is … Continued
Lance Stephenson was once considered a rising star in the NBA. Now he’s struggling to find a team to take a flyer on him. What happened? Two summers ago the NBA was all in on Lance Stephenson. The former New York City high school hoops star nicknamed “Born Ready” burst onto the scene with the … Continued
Daniel Murphy has been sensational in his first year with the Washington Nationals, fortifying himself in NL MVP talks. Boy, now more than ever, do fans over in Flushing long to hear “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” blaring throughout Citi Field while Daniel Murphy digs into the box. Now, playing for a nemesis, Murphy has … Continued
In a rather sloppy preseason game, a lot was learned about this New York Jets football team. Here are some takeaways from the loss. It was painful at times to watch the New York Jets take on the Washington Redskins. It’s preseason football, which is hard to watch in the first place, but Friday night’s game … Continued
The New York Yankees have gotten more than just production from their youth movement, as their youngsters attempt to spark an improbable run.
As part of a slew of deadline deals, the New York Yankees brought Justus Sheffield into the fold. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen the New York Yankees shipped Andrew Miller to Cleveland on August 1, much attention was garnered in the direction of Clint Frazier. Granted, the 21-year-old has tremendous upside and could very well be a superstar center … Continued
In a game in which everything is going right for the New York Yankees, Brett Gardner made a catch that will be replayed in highlight reels for years to come.
As per usual, things between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, at the official weigh-in for UFC 202, became extremely heated.
There’s cheering and there’s this: what this New York Mets fan does for starting pitcher Bartolo Colon in San Francisco.
Terry Collins’ seat in Flushing is burning hot, so let’s take a look at some potential replacements for the New York Mets’ skipper. Winning a pennant brings a certain set of expectations to a baseball team. That much we know. For this season’s edition of the New York Mets, those expectations hinged upon taking the magical … Continued
Not only has young Bryce Petty showed incredible improvement, he’s now provided the New York Jets with incredible QB flexibility.