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The New York Yankees struggled against the Houston Astros for the second consecutive game on Saturday afternoon. After losing on Friday 3–1, ending the Yankees’ home winning streak, Astros pitcher Cristian Javier dominated with his fastball, throwing 115 total pitches. Good news and bad news for the Yankees...

The New York Yankees have one of the best starting rotations in baseball, but general manager Brian Cashman could be seeking reinforcements nonetheless. If the team really wants to win a World Series this year, acquiring a legitimate star to help them during the postseason might be a good move, but is it necessary?

The New York Giants rebuilt their defense this offseason. They hired a new defensive coordinator in Wink Martindale and drastically altered their defensive personnel. The departure of many staters and the addition of new talents will lead to many position battles and opportunities for young players to make an impact. Rookie linebacker Micah McFadden is one of those young players that could have a major impact on the Giants’ defense in 2022.

With all the attention on New York Giants rookie EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, one underrated player still has yet to reach his potential. 342-pound defensive tackle, Dexter Lawrence, has been trying to find his groove in the NFL since being drafted back in 2019 out of Clemson. It is not often...

Offensively, the position has been a complete liability in the strikeout category. Treviño is offering the team a player we can get on base but also has underrated power. Treviño never really got the right opportunities to feature his qualities in Texas, playing a maximum of 89 games last season. He hit .239 with a 26.7% on base rate, but all Treviño needed was a bit of loyalty and commitment from his manager.

The New York Yankees have been facing a bit of adversity in the bullpen the past few weeks, but they are preparing to get back one of their best options in Aroldis Chapman. Chapman started a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Friday, taking a big step forward in his return from Achilles tendinitis. The future Hall of Fame closer had a tumultuous May, posting a 9.53 ERA after allowing just two hits over 8.1 innings in April.

Kemba Walker’s ill-fated New York homecoming officially ended Thursday night at the NBA Draft as the Knicks dumped him to Detroit. It cost the Knicks an 18-year-old prospect who may become a future All-Star center in their buyer’s remorse. But even as they continually preach patience, they do not have the luxury of time to work on a project like Duren. They already have Mitchell Robinson, who is more of a sure thing at this point when they are chasing a playoff berth in a crowded Eastern Conference.

The New York Yankees have faced a bit of adversity with their bullpen in recent days, but some of the younger options have stepped up to the plate and handled bigger roles. With Jonathan Loáisiga fighting his way back from shoulder inflammation and Aroldis Chapman starting a rehab assignment on Friday afternoon, reinforcements are on the way.

The New York Yankees and Aaron Judge have been battling in arbitration to settle on a 2022 salary. Previously, the Yankees were asking for a $17 million salary while Judge’s representatives were demanding $21 million based on his 2021 metrics. Judge finished the 2021 season with a .287 average,...

New York Giants’ 5th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Kayvon Thibodeaux, wore a red jersey for the majority of voluntary and mandatory mini-camp this spring. Thibodeaux suffered an injury during practice, which has been revealed to be a “tweaked hip,” according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic.

This afternoon, it was announced that the New York Jets signed rookie fourth-round pick, defensive end Micheal Clemons. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the contract is worth $4.4 million with a signing bonus of $896K. As is the case with rookie deals, Clemons is under contract with the Jets for the next four years through 2025.

The report dates for 2022 New York Jets training camp were just recently announced by the NFL. The report date for all of the Jets rookies is Tuesday, July 19th. One week later, on Tuesday, July 26th, all of the Jets veterans will report to training camp. As usual, Jets training camp will be held at the team’s facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, at The Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 57, one of the best prospects in the promotion will face is stiffest test. Undefeated sensation Shavkat Rakhmonov (15-0) will take on 27-fight UFC veteran Neil Magny (26-8). Rakhmonov is the former M-1 welterweight champion. He made his UFC debut back...

The New York Yankees are currently battling with Aaron Judge in arbitration to settle on his salary for the 2022 season. General manager Brian Cashman is hoping to settle at $17 million, which would provide the Yankees with about $4 million extra at the trade deadline to acquire reinforcements. Judge...

The New York Yankees are coming off an incredible 9th inning comeback win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night, resulting in their 52nd win of the season. However, with the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Yankees have a few moves they can make to improve the roster. Right off the bat, outfielder Joey Gallo must be replaced. Even Aaron Hicks is turning things around, launching a clutch three-run blast to draw the Yankees and Astros even in the bottom of the 9th. This month, Hicks is hitting .300 with a 39% on-base rate, two homers, and 11 RBIs.

The New York Knicks have shed Kemba Walker’s salary to open up cap space for a potential run at Dallas Mavericks’ unrestricted free agent Jalen Brunson. In a shrewd three-team trade, the Knicks first acquired No. 13 pick Jalen Duren from Charlotte for a future first-round pick and four second-round picks.

Start spreading the booooos, but not for the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros, who blew a three-run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning. Houston entered the game with 43 wins on the season, eight games behind the New York Yankees. The game started off with electric firepower on both ends, with Houston launching a three-run blast courtesy of Alex Bregman in the top of the 1st inning, but Giancarlo answered shortly after in the bottom of the 1st, driving in DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Judge. The game was tied at three apiece until Yordan Álvarez stepped up to the plate in the top of the 3rd, launching a three-run blast to right field, driving in José Altuve and Bregman.

After failing to move up for Jaden Ivey, the New York Knicks traded out of the lottery and loaded up their draft capital for that big star trade down the road. The Knicks selected Ousmane Dieng of New Zealand amid boos from their fans hoping for Ivey. A few minutes later, Dieng was announced to be going to Oklahoma City Thunder for multiple first-round picks, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

New York Jets fans were thrilled when Joe Douglas was hired in June of 2019 for many reasons. He had a respected pedigree with multiple Super Bowls. The Jets were struggling to draft well, and Douglas started as an entry-level college scout. As much as anything, though, Douglas has an...

The New York Jets have had Joe Douglas as general manager for three full offseasons now. Over the last two NFL drafts, Douglas has proven one thing Jet fans have to love. Whether it was for Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jermaine Johnson, or Breece Hall, Douglas has shown the willingness to be aggressive and secure his guys for the Jets.