God — and ESPN’s checkbook — paired Stephen A. Smith and Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo for days like this. We will go ahead and say it: Wednesday’s ESPN First Take segment on Odell Beckham Jr.’s free agency and his weekend airline debacle was the peak of sports television debating. We have reached the mountaintop. No … Continued
New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes can soon call himself an international competitor. The charismatic, fun-loving lefty announced on his Instagram that he would represent Team USA at next year’s World Baseball Classic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nestor Cortes Jr (@nestorcortes12) USA Baseball also announced the addition … Continued
The Nets were a tough team to figure out entering this season. Talent wise, they boasted one of the best 1-2 punches in the league in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. But how would Durant mesh with a club that he just requested a trade from mere months earlier? Would Irving find his rhythm again back … Continued
Like many teams hanging out at the top of the free-agent market, the Mets have lots of things cooking right now. Finding a designated hitter doesn’t appear to be one of them. However, they’ve been very active in the starting pitching market while staying in touch with center fielder Brandon Nimmo. But in a recent … Continued
The Yankees do not know what Aaron Judge is going to do. But whatever it is, they expect him to do it sooner rather than later. The Bombers believe Judgement Day is nigh, according to an NJ.com report. Without any direct conversation with Judge’s camp in the last two weeks, officials are relying on third-party … Continued
Free-agent starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is still watching his market take shape. It appears there’s a mystery team chatting with the right-hander out of public view. We tried to pinpoint which MLB teams not currently connected to deGrom could be playing that role. The Tampa Bay Rays weren’t mentioned for all the obvious reasons. Naturally, … Continued
Amidst all the Aaron Judge rumors and the rest of MLB free agency, it’s kind of shocking we haven’t heard more from Matt Carpenter. No, seriously. Carpenter was in the midst of an epic, power-fueled comeback for the Yankees in 2022 before a broken foot sidelined him. The longtime Cardinal only had 154 plate appearances … Continued
The Giants have a tough schedule the rest of the way, and WFAN host Gregg Giannotti doesn’t have much faith in Big Blue.
Regardless of how impressive Mike White was under center for the Jets vs. the Chicago Bears on Sunday, it’s only one game. Things will start getting much harder in Week 13 and beyond. Even if White helps Gang Green break its 12-year playoff drought, now is probably not the time to hand the franchise QB … Continued
The Mets are expected to spend big this winter after taking a step forward as an organization in 2022. The ultimate prize wasn’t achieved, but 101 regular-season wins and a trip to the postseason for the first time in eight years is nothing to scoff at. But could they be going cheap at a crucial … Continued
Who knows where this Jets season will go from here. But one thing is clear: The future is very bright. Case in point: ESPN has ranked the NFL’s top 25 players under 25. The Jets have two young stars on the list — defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and cornerback Sauce Gardner. And a third, offensive … Continued
If someone told you in July that both the Jets and Giants would hold identical 7-4 records, would you have believed them? Probably not. What about them both holding onto a playoff spot? Yea, probably not that, either. But, such is life in the NFL, folks. How things look on paper can vary greatly from … Continued
Mike Francesa has reaffirmed his commitment to getting us the sports any way that he can. Hell has frozen over. The WFAN legend opened his latest BetRivers podcast with 10 minutes of soccer talk. Francesa broke down Tuesday’s critical USA-Iran World Cup matchup with analyst Mike Leboff. Yes, this is real and not a YouTube … Continued
It’s been a little touch-and-go since Jacob deGrom opted out of his Mets contract after the World Series. However, signs are pointing to the Amazins potentially having an advantage in retaining their homegrown ace. We’ve seen reports that New York’s front office believes deGrom would prefer a return to the Mets if his contract offers … Continued
If the Yankees want to sign a bullpen arm this offseason, they should consider a familiar face. Per The Post’s Jon Heyman, former fan favorite Tommy Kahnle is generating significant interest. Tommy Kahnle has 10 plus teams expressing interest after strong September return with Dodgers (0.63 WHIP, 2.84 ERA). Ex Yankee also benefits from demand … Continued
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Will Yankees great Paul O’Neill be back in the YES Network broadcast booth, both figuratively and literally, in 2023? It remains to be seen, according to The Post’s Andrew Marchand. He reports: [T]he belief is if Paul O’Neill is back, he will need to be in the booth. O’Neill, whose contract is up, awkwardly did … Continued
Is Zach Wilson about to be Wally Pipped by Mike White? If his performance during the Jets’ win over the Chicago Bears in Week 12 is any indication, that’s exactly what’s about to happen. The rain was falling fast and furious at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. That didn’t stop White from producing at a level … Continued
WFAN host and famed Jets fan Joe Benigno believes Mike White should continue starting after Sunday’s win over the Bears.
It’s easy to forget how eventful a career Nate Robinson had in his 11 NBA seasons. He fought through early drama to not only carve out a role with the Knicks, but continually improve in it. His seemingly small 5-foot-9 stature was anything but and he has three Slam Dunk Contest trophies to prove it. … Continued
Despite their inconsistencies after the All-Star break, the Mets’ offense was among baseball’s best last season. New York’s 116 team wRC+ ranked third behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (119) and Toronto Blue Jays (117). There were many solid individual seasons at the plate in Queens, but first baseman Pete Alonso was the straw that stirred the … Continued
We saw this before Thanksgiving and forgot to post in the moment. But it’s too good to let go. Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo made an appearance with The Ringer’s Kevin Clark on “Slow News Day.” Clark and his wife are expecting (congratulations) and just moved to the area. So Clark asked Dog for some help … Continued
To most February 14, 2009 was just another Valentine’s Day. For former Knicks point guard Nate Robinson and all of the New York faithful, it’s an epic night of basketball history. On that night, the 5-foot-9 sensation won his second of three Slam Dunk Contests when he jumped over the 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard and dunked … Continued
The Giants’ playoff outlook is pretty straightforward with six games to go. Barring something unforeseen, there are three teams vying for two spots. And the loser of Sunday’s game against the Commanders at MetLife Stadium will be behind the eight ball the rest of the way. So yes, the postseason will for all intents and purposes … Continued
Remember when the National League and American League East were well-represented at the outset of the MLB postseason? There’s still plenty of football left to be played, but a similar situation is brewing as the NFL Playoffs continue creeping closer. Week 12 is officially in the books for the AFC and NFC East. Each division … Continued
The MLB Hot Stove season is still young, but not much has happened yet. Even before starting pitcher Jacob deGrom opted out of his contract, the Texas Rangers were viewed as one of the biggest threats to the Mets’ efforts in re-signing the right-hander. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rangers might not be … Continued
New York online sports betting reported its third most profitable gross gaming revenue week since launching earlier this year. The New York State Gaming Commission reported $343.5 million in online sports betting handle and $41.3 million in gross gaming revenue for the week ending Nov. 20. The $41.3 million in gross gaming revenue total was … Continued
In our recent critique of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau’s performance, there’s something we didn’t consider. Maybe Thibs just needs to loosen up and have some fun? Former Knicks and Bulls point guard Nate Robinson recently spoke with ESNY and discussed his year playing for Thibodeau in the Windy City. While the two had an overall … Continued
The Giants likely have no choice but to continue the charade. But if Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are wise men — and they have led us to believe they are — they will cut the upcoming Odell Beckham Jr. free agency visit to one day. And only if he will not do Zoom. Or … Continued
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The Jets made the White move. Backup quarterback Mike White starred in his first start after replacing the embattled Zach Wilson on Sunday. He threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns as the Jets rolled past the banged-up Bears, 31-10, at rainy MetLife Stadium. The desperately-needed win pushes the Jets’ record to 7-4 and keeps … Continued
It’s raining pretty hard at MetLife Stadium during the Jets-Bears Week 12 matchup. Gang Green’s offense has been able to function quite nicely with quarterback Mike White leading the way. However, the precipitation led to a funny-looking play on a botched field goal attempt from New York. The snap was fumbled, and then that’s when … Continued
Odell Beckham Jr. is officially coming to town. The former Giants wide receiver will make his much-anticipated free agency visit this coming week, according to NFL Network. He plans to break bread with the Giants on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2 as a stunning return to the organization remains on the table. Beckham is then … Continued
Bears vs. Jets. Mike White (!) vs. Nathan Peterman (!!). Here are the ESNY picks (the Jets are a 4.5-point favorite via Sports Betting Dime): Matt Musico, editor. The Mike White Experience is back, folks. This was already a good spot for the Jets to bounce back. Now that Zach Wilson won’t be a distraction, … Continued
The Jets will start quarterback Mike White against the Bears after benching Zach Wilson earlier this week.
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The Jets have sent quarterback Zach Wilson to the bench, at least temporarily. And it’s the absolute right move.
Steve Cohen’s first year as Mets owner was quite the roller coaster ride. But for the most part, the second half was just a consistent nosedive. You knew change was on the horizon in Queens, but it came at an unexpected time. New York spent more than 100 days in first place during the 2021 … Continued
The Giants lost to the Cowboys 28-20 in a Turkey Day matchup, and Big Blue has all of a sudden suffered two straight defeats.
The Giants have not scored an offensive touchdown on Thanksgiving since before World War 2. No, that is not an exaggeration. It’s a fact. The Giants have played 15 Turkey Day games — Thursday’s meeting with the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, will be the 16th. All of them have been on the road. And the … Continued
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The Giants look like a MASH unit as they head to Dallas for a much-anticipated Thanksgiving showdown with the Cowboys on Thursday (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX). And the betting line proves it. The Cowboys are a whopping 9.5-point favorite (line via Sports Betting Dime). But can the Giants dig deep and notch yet another upset … Continued
The Mets didn’t win baseball’s ultimate prize in 2022, and that was a huge bummer. However, it’s not like this past season in Queens wasn’t enjoyable. The last time I had this much fun following the Mets from start to finish (outside of the eventual results) was in 2006. Thanksgiving means it’s time to take … Continued
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