This New York Knicks-Philadephia 76ers playoff matchup isn’t your typical rivalry series. Even with Philly backup center Paul Reed’s adorable attempts at trash talk and calling the Knicks “the easier team,” this one feels different. It isn’t because the Knicks dominated the Sixers in the season series and won three of four. Nor is it reigning MVP Joel Embiid’s shaky knees. This … [Read more...] about New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Playoff preview, analysis, prediction
BREAKING: New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling retires
The New York Yankees are about to lose a voice almost as notable as the legendary “Voice of God” Bob Sheppard. Longtime radio play-by-play man John Sterling is retiring, effective immediately, at the ripe old age of 85. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported the immediacy of Sterling’s retirement. Earlier in the afternoon, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Sterling would address … [Read more...] about BREAKING: New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling retires
The Anthony Rizzo fielding woes are likely about to get worse
The New York Yankees are in first place, and fairly comfortably! The Bronx Bombers are 12-4, the best team in baseball, and hold a 2.5 game lead over second-place Baltimore in the AL East. And yet, on this lovely Monday morning in New York City, Yankees fans on social media are back to their usual one-track mind. We’ll sum it up in one statement from Jomboy: The Yankees … [Read more...] about The Anthony Rizzo fielding woes are likely about to get worse
WATCH: Aaron Judge clobbers 469-foot home run in Cleveland
Aaron Judge looked like his old self when he smashed a three-run home run against the Guardians on Sunday. Facing lefty Logan Allen, Judge hit a hanging sweeper into the deepest part of the left field bleachers. It hit the back row of seats before bouncing forward again. Statcast measured the blast at 469 feet with exit velocity at 114 mph. 469 ft.114 mph. #AllRise … [Read more...] about WATCH: Aaron Judge clobbers 469-foot home run in Cleveland
It’s finally happened, the Yankees have an Aaron Judge problem
The New York Yankees are 10-3 to start the year, and they’ve barely needed team captain and former MVP Aaron Judge! No, seriously. Amid the Bronx Bombers’ hot start, Aaron Judge has been a near non-factor. The big slugger is batting just .178 on the year with a pair of homers and six RBI. New teammate Juan Soto, meanwhile, is thriving in Judge’s former No. 2 spot in the lineup, … [Read more...] about It’s finally happened, the Yankees have an Aaron Judge problem