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Christian Beane

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Christian Beane is a passionate sports fan from North Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s in sports journalism from Quinnipiac University. He has covered multiple sports at QU, including the Bobcat baseball, softball and basketball teams. He is a huge fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants, and thanks to NBA 2K14, he has become a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers but still loves the "Nova Knicks."

Changing of the guard: 76ers running through Tyrese Maxey, not Joel Embiid

No 76ers player has been more important this season than Tyrese Maxey.

How underdog Blue Jays can pull upset against Dodgers in World Series

If Toronto is going to take home its first World Series in 32 years, here are a couple of things it must do.

How the Giants can bounce back after devastating Week 7 loss

The New York Giants' 33-32 loss at the hands of the Denver Broncos was a roller coaster of emotions. Sunday afternoon's shootout included three lead changes in the final two minutes of action. 

Trade-deadline moves the New York Giants can make

Starting in training camp, trades have been happening at a higher rate. Can the New York Giants make a move? 

Pair of Giants still making an impact despite quiet box scores

Despite not posting eye-catching numbers, two Giants defenders are still making an impact for the team.

Predicting the 2025 NFL MVP finalists

Here's who could win the award.

Giants, Patriots present fantasy running back dilemmas in Week 6

Entering Week 6, several backfields have dealt with injuries or surprise breakouts. The situations in New York and New England present particular dilemmas for fantasy managers in Week 6.

How Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart can find success this season

Even if the team struggles to end the year, Dart can still put together a successful campaign if three things happen. 

Three keys for Yankees in winner-take-all Game 3 vs. Red Sox

In what will be another chapter of this storied rivalry, the Yankees host the Red Sox in Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday night.

Can Aaron Judge finally break through in the postseason?

Will Judge's regular-season success finally carry over to the postseason?

Can Yankees shake recent trend in pursuit of AL East crown?

After a night full of celebration, the New York Yankees step back up to the plate again tonight against the Chicago White Sox as they look to make a run at the AL East title.

How Giants offense adapts after key RB injury

How the Giants played after the injury may be a sign of things to come in the near future.

Can Giants' Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson maintain their production?

Can Nabers and Robinson continue their ascent as one of the league's most dangerous combinations?

Key factors for the Giants in Week 2 against the Cowboys

Sunday marked the third consecutive year in which the Giants failed to score a touchdown in Week 1. The Giants head on the road to take on another division foe, the Dallas Cowboys.   

Five fantasy football WR surprises from Week 1

Here are five fantasy football wide receiver surprises from Week 1.

Season-defining stretch approaching for the Yankees

An upcoming 12-game stretch could make or break the season for the Yankees.

Projecting top five fantasy football WRs for 2025: Can Ja'Marr Chase repeat?

In what's become a trend over the past few seasons, wide receivers are dominating in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts. In many mock drafts,

Projecting top five fantasy RBs for 2025: Can Falcons' back claim No. 1 spot?

This year’s projected top-five backs feature a mix of first- and second-round selections once again.

NFL All-Breakout Team list shows the future of Giants' RB room

In the future, the Giants might have the next big running back duo.

Fantasy football fallout of blockbuster Steelers-Dolphins trade

This trade has plenty of fantasy football implications for both clubs going into the 2025 season.

Yankees must clean up this issue to be a serious contender

Coming off yet another extra-inning loss in away territory, the Yankees find themselves in a familiar position.

The double-headed monster at DH for the Yankees

The Yankees (45-32) are slowly getting back to full health. RHP Luis Gil started his throwing program, while infielder DJ LeMahieu and DH Giancarlo Stanton have already made their returns to the field. 

Why do the Yankees struggle so much in the summer?

After snapping a season-worst six-game losing streak, the Yankees are looking to continue their momentum after a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Grading the Yankees through the first two months of the season

June has arrived and with a blink of an eye, the baseball season has already surpassed the two-month mark.