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Subway Series could foreshadow Juan Soto offseason battle
By rule, the Mets couldn’t offer a tour of beautiful Citi Field and its not-as-lovely immediate environs to Yankees superstar Juan Soto on the occasion of his first visit there...
Derek Jeter at 50 still feels too good to be true
The years fly by much too fast and none of us, not even our sports icons, are Forever Young.
Why Panthers' feat is just as impressive as what Oilers nearly did
When the other side has the best player in the world and a comeback story, it’s easy to get pushed out of the narrative. That’s what happened to Florida in...
There is a very different feel to this Subway Series
It’ll take about an inning, maybe two, before the next two games across the next two nights remind us that the Subway Series remains among the most enjoyable landing spots...
Panthers, Oilers one step away from rarest of playoff history
If you don’t have a dog in the hunt, the choice is easy, right?
How Rangers are approaching critical decision about captain after playoff struggles
Trouba has been an important part of establishing a pretty good culture here. His teammates universally respect him.
Top-heavy Yankees lineup worryingly thin after Giancarlo Stanton injury
Say what you want about Stanton — and even his own GM obviously did! — his absence with hamstring trouble hurts them as much as it does him.
Rookie's father exudes the pride of being a Yankees parent
Dan Rice never dared to imagine it, never imagined his son, Ben, standing at first base at Yankee Stadium for the New York Yankees.
Marcus Stroman displays big-game grit to stop Yankees' skid
Marcus Stroman came up big in the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Braves, helping the Bombers avoid suffering their first four-game losing streak of season.
The trip to Shea Stadium 50 years ago that started a lifelong love of baseball
Next Saturday will mark the 50th anniversary of the first baseball game I ever attended in person.
Why Oilers goaltender made Rangers' Igor Shesterkin dilemma more complicated
Do the Rangers need to pay $12 million a year to ensure that Igor Shesterkin remains in New York for the next 5-8 years?
ESPN analyst talks 'unusual prospect' Bronny James, Knicks' options, 2024 NBA Draft storylines
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas takes a shot at some NBA draft Q&A with Steve Serby.
Weak ESPN caving to error-ridden Stephen A. Smith feels inevitable
Let’s spend the week asking sports-minded folks if they find ESPN’s top man, Stephen A. Smith, representative of why they watch ESPN or now avoid it.
Why Yankees should root for bitter rival to keep losing badly before trade deadline
When it comes to the trade deadline, Alex Bregman and Ryan Pressly are ideal fits for the Yankees — and a lot of other clubs, too.
St. John's looks like a classic second-year Rick Pitino team
From Providence College to the Knicks and Kentucky to Louisville, Rick Pitino’s teams have traditionally taken major leaps in his second season.
Connor McDavid can cement legacy as all-time great if Oilers win it all
It’s a rare thing to know you are watching history as it unfolds, but that is what’s happening with this Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 was not about Connor McDavid...
Orioles show Yankees they are still the team to beat in AL East
The Orioles are in second place and yet the Yankees are chasing them.
TV sports insulting viewers' intelligence at rapid pace
Not that I’ve ever been accused of brevity, but today’s broadcasters seem compelled to say far too much as opposed to just enough.
This is ESPN's best option to replace JJ Redick
For the third time in a year, ESPN must figure out what to do with its top NBA announce team.
The Mets are once again playing important games
A funny thing happened Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas. For the first time in 619 days the New York Mets played what could be termed an “important” game.