Brock Lesnar, a UFC/WWE star, has received a suspension resulting from two failed drug tests surrounding UFC 200. [dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter test results came out indicating that Brock Lesnar failed two drug tests during his return to UFC at the UFC 200 PPV, a temporary suspension was put under his belt. But what does this suspension mean … Continued
Your browser does not support iframes. Zach Welz of the Arkansas Travelers quite possibly made the minor league catch of the year when he brought back a potential home run last night. Zach Welz may not be having the best offensive season for the Dodgers’ Double-A affiliate, but he did enough on Wednesday night to … Continued
Yoenis Cespedes better think twice about that opt out clause – because it’s insane to think he won’t use it.
The New York Rangers will be signing former Florida Panthers center Brandon Pirri. Is a trade on the horizon in the Big Apple? After the New York Rangers inked Harvard sensation Jimmy Vesey last week, many believed that the Blueshirts would be done when it came to the free agent market. Apparently, Jeff Gorton still … Continued
The New York Yankees fortified their position among the best in the American League with a promising series win at Safeco Field. [dropcap]H[/dropcap]eading into a pivotal late August three-game set in Seattle, which would wrap up a six-game west coast swing, the New York Yankees had numerous questions regarding just how formidable they were. The … Continued
In this edition of ESNY’s New York Yankees Prospect Profile, we take a look at Dillon Tate who is making his name well known.
A hot take on how the New York Jets should form their roster with Week 1 around the corner. The New York Jets are filled to the brim with NFL-ready talent, including both veterans with experience and intriguing young talent. Second-year head coach Todd Bowles has a competitive core of starters at his disposal, which … Continued
New York Rangers’ fans everywhere are rejoicing the signing of Jimmy Vesey, but what should be the expectations for the young forward?
Jose Reyes is proving his return to the New York Mets wasn’t simply about nostalgia but rather his talent on the diamond. Did you miss the old Jose? You know, the “finds the hole” Jose. The “runs lightning fast” Jose. So did I, and after five years roaming the major league landscape in the likes of Miami, Toronto, … Continued
In the middle of a heated game with wild-card implications between the Cardinals and Mets, Jay Bruce left with a leg cramp. Just as things appeared to be looking up for Jay Bruce, the feeling vanished quicker than a Bruce strikeout. After blooping a base-hit down the left field line — his first hit since Aug. … Continued
The New York Yankees have reactivated Bryan Mitchell off the 60-day disabled list and sent him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
As the New York Yankees wrap up their west coast road trip, manager Joe Girardi reached a managerial milestone.
Kobe Bryant ruled the city of Los Angeles for two decades as a member of the Lakers. On Aug. 24, he was recognized for his achievements. Kobe Bryant‘s life is pretty sweet. He’s a Hall of Fame basketball player with hundreds of millions of dollars. What more could he possibly want? A day to acknowledge … Continued
The media coined the phrase “Core Four” when reporting on Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. But what about Bernie Williams? On August 11, 1994, the New York Yankees held a 6.5 game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East, boasting the second-best record in all of baseball, just … Continued
Mike Francesa ALWAYS thought the #Yankees would get rid of both Chapman & Miller. Spoiler alert: he’s lying again. pic.twitter.com/7mMjAwZjf9 — Funhouse (@RNs_Funhouse) August 23, 2016 All one can possibly do is thank the dedicated Mike Francesa listeners for catching his lies the second they happen. Mike Francesa is at it again, allowing his ego … Continued
Although many aren’t satisfied with New York Yankees’ second baseman Starlin Castro’s performance this season, he very well may – and already is – ignite the Bombers.
Since becoming the only 3-time gold medalist in United States Olympic Men’s Basketball history, Carmelo Anthony has received high praise.
New York Yankees top outfield prospect Aaron Judge is in the midst of a nasty slump raising the question: is it time to worry?
New York Yankees veteran reliever CC Sabathia dominated a tough Seattle Mariners lineup proving that there is still some fight left in him.
The direct thought of Brian McCann playing in Atlanta in either 2016 or 2017 should be erased from any proactive yet illogical imaginations. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hroughout the past two weeks, after New York Yankees’ catcher Brian McCann survived the August 1 trade deadline in pinstripes, everyone has been forcing themselves to entertain the idea of the backstop heading … Continued
The hype surrounding the New York Knicks this season is well-deserved. But if the bench isn’t addressed, MSG may be in for a rude of awakening. The New York Knicks have, once again, found themselves in the news this offseason. The difference, however, is that coverage has been more positive than negative. Sure, Derrick Rose … Continued
Little League Coach Joel Jensen is an inspiration as a father and a coach. pic.twitter.com/oMq4cyJovY — Dean Zumach (@dzumach) August 23, 2016 LLWS Coach Joel Jensen went to the mound to tell his son that he loves him and that this would be his last batter, a truly amazing moment. Apparently, I’ve become the Little … Continued
Greater Talent Network announced on Tuesday that they have signed former New York Yankees’ slugger Alex Rodriguez onto the agency.
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