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Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield among must-sees for Giants in Senior Bowl
Which player—or players—will make big names for themselves and catch the eye of the New York Giants’ front office in this year’s Senior Bowl?Thank goodness for the Pro Bowl being this weekend to hold all us football fans over until the Super Bowl. HA! Instead of watching that miserable game, you should be tuning into the Senior Bowl that kicks off on Saturday, Jan.
ESNY's version of the 2018 NBA All-Star Draft: Stephen Curry
SC: “He may be a snake, but he’s MY SNAKE. I don’t want KD creating another burner account on Twitter after this, all upset because I didn’t draft him. Plus he needs me to win. That’s why he joined us in the first place, right?” SC: “I keep hearing AD might want to join us. People never thought Durant was coming over. I can definitely lure AD to the dark side. Maybe it’s time I can get that bum Draymond out of here. I mean, yeah, Draymond can pass, defend, and rebound, but the man cannot score.
New York Jets: Jeremy Bates to be new offensive coordinator (Report)
It was widely expected that the New York Jets would hire from within for their offensive coordinator vacancy. That’s exactly what they did, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, by promoting quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates. While a lot of the success of the Jets offense this season got thrown at the feet of former offensive coordinator John Morton, it shouldn’t have been. Bates came back from a five-year hiatus to coach Josh McCown to the best year of his career.
New York Giants: Damon Harrison's 2017 dominance went unnoticed
The New York Giants endured chaos everywhere they turned in 2017. Ranging from suspending multiple members of their secondary, to the team’s bizarre media encounters and injuries to even going 3-13, it was a fire that couldn’t be put out for Big Blue. And in the midst of it all, the dominant play of defensive tackle Damon Harrison went unnoticed. This season, the Giants’ defense was underwhelming, to say the least.
Quarterback guru Pat Shurmur and the New York Giants are a perfect fit
Pat Shurmur will reportedly be the new head coach for the New York Giants when the 2018 season comes around. New York was interested in other names, including New England’s Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels, but they reportedly have decided to go elsewhere. Shurmur seemed to be the Giants third choice. However, he should have been their number one choice the whole time.
New York Knicks: Tim Hardaway Jr. is the most prominent offensive figure
Tim Hardaway Jr. is enduring a successful season, but is still regarded by many as an overpaid second-tier player who can score, when, in fact, he just so happens to be the New York Knicks‘ most prominent figure on the offensive end. Yes, the thought of saying that Hardaway is more important than Kristaps Porzingis offensively sounds ludicrous at first thought, but it’s important to look at the big man’s skill set, as well as what the shooting guard brings to the table.
New York Knicks: Kristaps Porzingis must play with an attacking mindset
Kristaps Porzingis has played well in his first year as the New York Knicks‘ offensive focal point, but there are still glaring holes in his game, one being his tendency to settle for outside jumpers. If the big man wants to elevate his game to greater heights, he must play with an attacking mindset. The Knicks went into their Monday afternoon affair with the Brooklyn Nets looking to snap a three-game skid and get back on the winning sides of things after also dropping 10 of their last 12 games.
New York Giants 2018 realistic roster post-NFL Draft and free agency
The 2017 season was an utter disappointment for the New York Giants A few wise moves in the draft and free agency can help the G-Men return to the playoffs in 2018. The 2018 NFL playoffs have been fantastic so far. The Titans coming back over the Chiefs in Kansas City. Jacksonville sticking it to the Steelers. The Vikings and Saints game. It’s been absolutely crazy and we’re only halfway through! But the playoffs are missing something—the New York Giants.
New York Knicks: The day Trent Tucker changed NBA history
As the NBA nears the midseason point, Jan. 15th sees another Martin Luther King Jr. holiday come and go. While we honor one of the nation’s most significant pioneers, the NBA and MLK Day will forever hold a special place in the hearts of many basketball fans. Growing up on Long Island NY, I was a train ride on the LIRR from Manhattan and Penn Station to see the New York Knicks play. I never understood prejudice.
5 Questions for the Mets heading into the 2018 season
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in just over a month, while the regular season is less than three months away. The New York Mets have been extremely quiet this offseason, which is a problem as they have a ton of holes to fill. Oh, Mets fans, we may be in for another miserable season. Here are some questions that we should be asking the organization as we wait for Spring Training to begin.
New York Mets sign Jay Bruce (Report)
He’s coming back! Jay Bruce and the New York Mets have agreed to a deal that will bring the slugger back to Flushing. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick was the first to report the news, while The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal broke the details of the deal. Finally, there’s a reason for excitement about the 2018 season. Bruce first came to New York from Cincinnati at the 2016 trade deadline, with the Mets sending infield prospect Dilson Herrera and left-handed pitcher Max Wotell to the Reds.
The New York Mets are interested in big names? HA! Don't let them fool you
The New York Mets hear their fans becoming disgruntled and they try to please them. They’ll miss out on the big names once again and then hit their fanbase with, “Well we tried, but we were outbid.” Are Mets fans really going to continue to be this naive as a fanbase? Are they going to continue to believe everything that the Wilpons feed them? If you’re a Mets fan and have not seen the latest rumors then I am assuming you do not own a phone.
New York Mets: At this point, David Wright is just being selfish
David Wright, it’s time you stop being selfish and call it quits. Not one New York Mets fan – or any baseball fan for that matter—can question that Wright is among the greatest players to ever play for the franchise. However, Wright has dealt with injury after injury since the 2015 season. The Mets captain played in 38 games in 2015, 37 games in 2016, and did not appear in one game last season. It’s time for Wright to give it up.
Could Willy Hernangomez and change fetch Julius Randle for the Knicks?
Willy Hernangomez has been basically a non-factor so far this season for the New York Knicks. Hernangomez has played in only 16 of the Knicks 37 games this season while starting none of them. On top of that, since December 1st, Hernangomez has only played in three games. Flashing back just a year ago, Hernangomez was a big part of the Knicks game plan. He even seemed to be the Center of the future for New York. Willy played in 72 games while averaging 8.2 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game.
New York Giants Notes, 1/3/2018: 2018 Draft, Opponents
As Ricky Bobby once said, “Thank you dear sweet baby Jesus.” The Giants nightmare of a season is finally over! The 2017 season was historically bad for the G-Men as they set a franchise record with 13 losses. However, there is some good news: The Giants will have the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, which is loaded with talent. Since the Giants finished with the second-worst record in the NFL this year, they will be drafting second overall in this year’s draft.
Power Ranking the best Christmas Day games in New York Knicks history
Santa Claus has come. Christmas Day has arrived and we get to watch our beloved Knicks face off against the Philadelphia 76ers at 12 p.m. ET. If all participants are healthy, this game has the chance to be one of the most exciting games on the NBA‘s holiday slate. Kristaps Porzingis vs. Joel Embiid is the matchup that has every NBA fan drooling. No team in NBA history has played more Christmas Day games (51) than the Knicks, who also lead the way in wins (22) and losses (29).
Power ranking the greatest New York Mets of all-time
As we wait for the front office to make some meaningful moves and the 2018 season to start, let’s take a look at the greatest Mets of all-time. If you were to ask any Mets fan or baseball fanatic who the greatest Met of all-time was, 99.9 percent would say Tom Seaver. I cannot disagree with the 99.9 percent and Seaver has the numbers to prove it. In his 12 years as a part of the organization, he had a losing record just once, when he returned to the team in 1983 at the age of 38.
New York Giants: Landon Collins is Big Blue's only Pro Bowl selection
New York Giants safety Landon Collins has been named to his second straight Pro Bowl, and deservedly so. Collins currently sits 12th in the NFL with 103 total tackles, more than any other safety in football. The third-year University of Alabama product also has two fumble recoveries (tied for second among safeties), two interceptions (tied for third among safeties), eight passes defended, and one fumble recovery.
King of the Garden: Carmelo Anthony's top 5 moments as a New York Knick
Melo will return to Madison Square Garden for the first time since being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the New York Knicks this summer. It will be the first time in eight years that Melo will take the court at the Garden in a non-Knicks uniform. There are several different viewpoints on Melo’s career as a Knickerbocker. One thing is for sure, he brought New York excitement night in and night out. Let’s take a look back at Anthony’s top 5 moments as a member of the New York Knicks.
The New York Mets must consider trading for Manny Machado
You may read the title and laugh. But why is this not reality? Why is Sandy Alderson not thinking about trading for a stud player like Manny Machado? The Mets usually disappoint when it comes to the Winter Meetings and the offseason in general. They rarely make the necessary moves to improve the roster for the upcoming season. This trend has led to 31 years without a World Series title, which is the 10th longest drought in all of baseball.
New York Mets fans should rejoice Giancarlo Stanton's NL East departure
Say it ain’t Stanton. You turn your back for one moment and the baseball world descends into complete chaos. Just hours after the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim shook up the MLB after surprisingly winning the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the New York Yankees went out and acquired the reigning National League MVP. Giancarlo Stanton now joins a 91-win team because his previous employers were desperately looking for a salary dump and the Bronx Bombers were willing to oblige.
New York Jets Daily, 12/10/17: Gameday, playoffs, and NFL Pro Bowl
What a crazy season it’s been for the New York Jets. They’ve clearly surpassed even the most modest of expectations and will look to make a final run towards January football. Led by their 38-year old starting quarterback Josh McCown, the Jets are rolling on all cylinders offensively. Last week, the Jets broke several offensive records and will look to do so at mile high against the sputtering Denver Broncos.
New York Giants Face NFC East Rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 14
The Giants started off Week 14 with a ton of drama. Head Coach Ben McAdoo and General Manager Jerry Reese were both fired. Fans have been calling for the firing of McAdoo for most of the season. But that call intensified when he decided to bench Eli Manning for the Giants’ Week 13 game against the Oakland Raiders. Speaking of Eli Manning, he will be back under center this week to start the game for the Giants. Poor Eli Manning.
New York Knicks Power Rankings: Who's No. 2 behind Kristaps Porzingis?
The New York Knicks are a much better team than most expected them to be this year. With a deeper and more talented roster than anyone anticipated, this is a team capable of making noise in the Eastern Conference. But how does that roster stack up when compared to itself? I will be ranking each of the team’s 15 players, based on their ability and how important they are to the success of the team. I think Porzingis being number one is pretty obvious.
New York Yankees Bomber Buzz 12/7/17: Aaron Boone introduced as new skipper
Good Morning Yankees Family! While many of you are waking up to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the 44-year old Aaron Boone is waking up—officially—as the manager of the New York Yankees after being welcomed back to Yankee Stadium for his of introductory media gathering on Wednesday. Leaving his Monday Night Baseball duties for ESPN, Boone becomes the 33rd manager in the club’s storied history.
New York Islanders 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 6: Isles plagued with inconsistency
This was one of those games where the New York Islanders were slow from the start. Lightning forward, Brayden Point, put one behind Thomas Greiss just 34 seconds into the game. The Lightning scored two power play goals on three total attempts. While there’s an argument to make by saying that Tampa is an offensive catalyst, there’s nothing more frustrating and concerning than that. Don’t look now Isles fans, but the penalty kill has been horrendous as of late.
Late hit: Former Giants wideout Victor Cruz says Ben McAdoo firing 'long overdue'
The New York Giants decision to fire head coach Ben McAdoo was long overdue, according to former Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz. “I think it was long overdue,” Cruz said on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Tuesday, per NFL.com’s Kevin Patra. “I think it was a couple of weeks already too late.
Boo Nieves scores first NHL goal in Rangers 5-4 win over Pittsburgh (Highlights)
Ondrej Pavelec saved 41-of-44 shots in place of a sick Henrik Lundqvist and 11 different players recorded a point as the New York Rangers took care of business against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. At the beginning of the first period, the Rangers had a couple of solid scoring chances and controlled most of the play. Almost immediately, Kevin Hayes had an opportunity.
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