A Sunday tuneup against the LaMelo Ball-led Charlotte Hornets later, the Knicks head to Boston on a quest for revenge. It wasn’t at all long ago that the rival Celtics entered Madison Square Garden on Opening Night and stopped New York’s fourth quarter comeback. Some missed Knicks free throws and a Kristaps Porzingis dagger later, Boston won 108-104. Needless to say, the team … [Read more...] about New York Knicks at Boston Celtics: Preview, analysis, prediction
This insane Yankees-Red Sox trade is never happening
You know it’s a slow offseason when a trade between the Yankees and their hated rival Boston Red Sox gets cooked up out of thin air. A little background. Former MLB reliever and new Boston “Chief Baseball Officer” Craig Breslow was at the GM Meetings in Arizona this week. Speaking with media, he addressed his team’s need for a “right-handed hitting middle infielder” and gave … [Read more...] about This insane Yankees-Red Sox trade is never happening
The Yankees had an unnecessarily awkward day, and for what?
Tuesday certainly was, well, a day for the New York Yankees. It was supposed to be just a regular day early in the offseason. The laconic, almost reclusive Hal Steinbrenner had a scheduled Zoom call with the media. Word got around that familiar face James Rowson was likely the new hitting coach. GM Brian Cashman was doing GM things at the GM Meetings down in … [Read more...] about The Yankees had an unnecessarily awkward day, and for what?
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: Preview, analysis, prediction
It’s hard to not pay a little extra attention when the Knicks play the San Antonio Spurs, as it’s a 1999 NBA Finals rematch. People may pay extra extra attention on Wednesday since it means watching Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ rookie center and reigning No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Both teams are 3-4 but make no mistake. This game is the Knicks’ to lose, even if Wembanyama … [Read more...] about New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: Preview, analysis, prediction
Aaron Boone to return as Yankees manager in 2024
Aaron Boone will return to manage the Yankees in 2024, owner Hal Steinbrenner said on a Tuesday Zoom call with reporters. Steinbrenner called Boone “a good manager,” while lamenting New York’s failed 2023 season and how it would be addressed this winter. Among the team’s to-do list, Steinbrenner listed hiring a new hitting coach and “being active” in the offseason. However, he … [Read more...] about Aaron Boone to return as Yankees manager in 2024