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Is Doc Rivers lying? NBA source tells SNY.tv Kevin Garnett did make Cheerios comment
One thing is for certain, somebody isn’t telling the truth. Since earlier this week when Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett had their glorified tiff, we’ve heard non-stop about the Honey Nut Cheerios debacle. However, Doc Rivers has since come out and refuted the story saying he knows it didn’t happen for a fact.
“Well, No. 1, I know what’s been reported did not happen,”...
HARSHING HIS MELO
Report: Melo waited for Celtics outside locker room
After a heated, physical game, which ended in a Boston victory, the Knicks star sought to continue the action by the Celtics' locker room.
Amare Stoudemire: New York’s Humble Superstar
Three years ago, the Knicks signed Amare Stoudemire to a max contract and gave him the reigns to their rebuilding project. During the beginning of the season, Stoudemire became “the guy” and proclaimed that “New York is back.”
The team wanted to bring in another max contract but failed to land Lebron James when he made his decision. They made a blockbuster trade midseason...
Tattoo Should Mark the End of the Rex Ryan Era
There’s never a dull moment in the world of Rex Ryan.
On Friday, the New York Daily News published a picture of Rex Ryan relaxing on vacation. Doesn’t sound unusual, right?
Where the picture gets a little strange is the tattoo that was discovered on Ryan’s right bicep. The drawing of a woman, presumed to be Mrs. Ryan, wearing a football jersey seems normal at first....
VIDEO: J.R. Smith has the highlight of the night against Spurs
J.R. Smith had the highlight of the night against the Spurs on Thursday night, grabbing a low pass from Pablo Prigioni and slamming it home with a reverse alley-oop dunk. The Knicks were starting to blow it open against the Spurs when Smith showed his athleticism and fired up the Knicks bench with an acrobatic dunk. Smith has been on a tear as of late and is proving to be worth every...
New Year’s Resolution for the New York Basketball Teams
It may be a new year on the calendar but for the NBA, the year is a third of the way done and both New York basketball teams have been in the news for various reasons. The Knicks have started the season as one of the best teams in the league while the Nets have been rather disappointing in their first year in Brooklyn.
Both teams should make the playoffs, but to make it through...
What the Giants and Jets Must Change in 2013
Sunday marked the end of a disappointing year for New York’s football teams. Both the Giants and Jets performed well below their expectations and will now have to wait until 2013 before they can play another game.
As we brought in the new year last night, everyone thought about what their “New Year’s resolution” was going to be. With that in mind, I thought it would be...
THAT'S AMAR'E
Report: Stoudemire to play Tuesday
New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly has recovered from a knee injury and will make his season debut Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
VIDEO: Knicks comeback hopes crushed at the buzzer
The Knicks were on the verge of having their biggest comeback win since the stat was recorded over 25 years ago, until James Johnson had to go and ruin things. Johnson nailed at three point shot while trailing two as time expired.
The Knicks at one point trailed the Sacramento Kings by 27 points late in the second quarter. The Knicks cut it to 21 at half and had the lead down to...
Nets Fire Avery Johnson
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Amidst a year where things have not gone as well as what had been imagined for the Brooklyn nets, head coach Avery Johnson is the first to feel the displeasure of ownership.
The Nets have fired Avery Johnson less than 30 games into the season following an embarrassing loss on Christmas day to the Boston Celtics.
The Brooklyn Nets have fired coach Avery...
Breaking: Mark Sanchez back as Jets’ starting QB
Embattled QB Mark Sanchez is back as the Jets’ starter. Photo Credit: Nick Laham, Getty Images
Following the report that Greg McElroy was suffering from concussion-like symptoms during the week, Mark Sanchez is back as the Jets’ starter, at least for the final game of the regular season. Sanchez had been demoted before the Jets’ game last week vs. San Diego, a 27-14 loss. McElroy...
J.R. Smith hits the game winner at the buzzer against the Suns
J.R. Smith hit his second buzzer beater of the season against the Suns Wednesday night. In dramatic fashion, Smith caught the inbound pass from Jason Kidd in nearly the same spot he caught the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats early in the season for the game winner. Smith helped propel the Knicks to a nice victory without Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton. Check out his buzzer...
Umenyiora, Tuck finished with the Giants?
According to NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal, You may see some big changes this off-season for the New York Giants. Coming off a blow-out loss to the struggling Ravens, Rosenthal reports that the Giants may be ready to cut ties with two if their high profile pass rushers.
Per Rosenthal of NFL.com:
“[Osi] Umenyiora and Tuck top the list of potential big names that could be let go...
Tim Tebow Asked Coaches Not To Be In Wildcat Packages
With Mark Sanchez struggling greatly, the New York Jets surpassed Tim Tebow in favor of Greg McElroy against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Tebow was still active, but the Jets lost 27-17, with many still wondering why he has yet to get a chance.
He was brought into town to be used in Wildcat packages to take advantage of his unique skill set as well as serve as the backup quarterback...
Let’s Forget About the Jets; the Giants Are Fighting For the Playoffs
For someone who doesn’t know much about football, you might actually forget that the Giants play in New York if you put on Sportscenter. All the talk in the media is about the Jets and the debacle that has ensued with their offense, particularly the quarterbacks.
Tuesday, Jets head coach Rex Ryan announced that Mark Sanchez would be benched but not in favor of fan favorite Tim...
Report: Jets coach Rex Ryan “loves” Michael Vick
The New York Jets were forced to bench the former number five overall pick in Mark Sanchez due to his horrible play this week, but according to sources Rex Ryan may already have his eye on another quarterback that may or may not be released following the conclusion of the season.
According the New York Daily News, Rex Ryan may be licking his chops (I hope not) to sign Michael Vick...
Stoudemire could be back for Knicks as early as Friday
The New York Knicks suffered a tough loss Monday against the Houston Rockets, but they may be adding a key piece to their roster as soon as Friday. Amar’e Stoudemire, who has missed the first quarter of the season with a knee injury, may be able to come back as soon as Friday according to Newsday.
Stoudemire came in and rejuvenated the Knicks two years ago and was an early MVP...
Mets Making Right Move With R.A. Dickey
Very rarely do you see a pitcher win the Cy Young Award and then get traded during the offseason. Then again, very rarely do you see a 38 year old knuckleballer winning the Cy Young Award.
Unless you live under a rock, the journey that R.A. Dickey has taken to this point of his career has been one of the biggest stories of 2012. His rollercoaster career hit its peak this season...
Braylon Edwards to rejoin the New York Jets
Braylon Edwards will be rejoining the New York Jets after two years away from the team. Photo Credit: Paul J. Bereswill, New York Post
Well, it looks like the Jets are desperate enough for wide receiver help that they’ll sign someone who thinks they’re a bunch of idiots. Braylon Edwards, who played for the Jets from 2009-10, and who recently blamed “the idiots in the front...
ESPN President: Enough of Tebow
Tim Tebow has been constantly plastered all over ESPN shows relentlessly since he was drafted. Whether it be the quarterback controversy in Denver, his big upset win in the playoffs against the Steelers, the trade the sent him to the Jets in the off-season or Skip Bayless wishing, and dreaming, he had actually fathered Tebow. Every day you would hear something about Tebow. I...
Stevie Brown Earning His Keep with the Giants
Anyone who says they knew who Stevie Brown was before the 2012 NFL Season is either a liar or a diehard Giants or Michigan Wolverines fan. It is doubtful that fans of the Raiders, Panthers or Colts knew who he was before this year and he had short stints with all of those teams through his three year career.
Brown, a seventh round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, got a shot with the...
The Giants Need David Wilson to Step Up
The emergence of Andre Brown this year was quickly becoming one of the feel good stories of the NFL. Brown, a fourth year player who was originally drafted by the Giants in 2009, had been cut five times in his career before coming back to the Giants in 2011. Being cut one more time could have been the end for Brown, but he got his chance early in 2012 and has been a key contributor...
Glen Grunwald making a strong case for GM of the year for Knicks
Knicks general manager Glen Grunwald, who took over for Donnie Walsh, is making a very strong case for general manager of the year. Grunwald was given a club that had a ton of talent, but that talent never clicked on the court. Grunwald was given a team had serious potential on paper, but that potential didn’t result to as many wins as expected from Knicks fans, and major sports...
J.R. Smith with the dagger against the Bobcats
J.R. Smith had a great final ten seconds of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night, grabbing a steal and sinking the game winner. Smith had an off night shooting, scoring only 13, but no two points were bigger than the two he hit at the buzzer for the win. Smith broke the heart of former Knick killer, and current Bobcats owner, Michael Jordan with this shot:
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Yankees targeting Kevin Youkilis
According to Jack Curry of the YES Network, the Yankees are targeting free agent third baseman Kevin Youkilis.
The Yankees are in search of a replacement third baseman with A-Rod’s recent hip surgery. Rodriguez is expected to be sidelined 4-6 months after the surgery.
The longtime Red Sox player hit .235 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs last year. It would be an awkward site to see...
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