Bantering Points: 4/21/26
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New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Series Preview
The past two weeks have been adventurous for the Yankees since their 8-2 start to the season. A lengthy losing skid obliterated their fledgling division lead, then a perplexing four-game set with the Angels showed their greatest strengths and greatest flaws in equal measure. Consequently, it was a relief to watch the Bombers dispose of […]
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Final Mock Draft Round-Up
Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Previous mock draft projections in italics Drew Allar: ESPN: 103rd to Jets (Reid’s April 20th mock), 85th to Steelers (Kiper, Miller, Reid, and Yates’ April 2nd mock) NFL: 128th to Lions (Reuter’s April 20th mock), 157th to Rams (Reuter’s April 3rd mock) CBS: 140th to […]
New York Jets Flight Connections 04/21/26
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Monday in April: Randy Lange – Jets Take Small but Significant Team Step with Start of Voluntary Offseason Program Jack Bell – Who is the Jets’ ‘Most Logical’ Pick at No. 2? Nick – Estimating The Number Of 2026 […]
Chiefs News 4/21: Albert Breer says Chiefs have discussed Kenyon Sadiq
The latest Albert Breer’s 2026 NFL Draft Needs for Every Team Reveal a Compelling Theme | Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs First round: Nos. 9, 29 Total picks: 9 Needs: CB, WR Edge, OT, S What you need to know: Like the Giants and Jets, it’s fair to look at the top of the Chiefs draft, with three of […]
Do you miss the days of the unbalanced MLB schedule?
The Yankees are in Boston today, as they’ll take on their archrivals for the first time in 2026. It’s just the second time the Yankees have faced a divisional foe this season, their three-game set at the Trop against the Rays this month the only AL East matchup on a slate that’s otherwise been populated […]
Yankees news: Baseball’s biggest rivalry is back
MLB.com | Max Ralph: Your New York Yankees return to play on Tuesday at Fenway Park, visiting the Boston Red Sox in the first series between the two archrivals since the Bombers eliminated the Sox from the 2025 Postseason in the Wild Card round. Luis Gil and his 7.00 ERA in two starts will take […]
Hawks 107, Knicks 106: Scenes from choking on feathers
The Knicks (1-1) had this one in their hands—until they didn’t. Up eight with under six minutes to play and in control most of the night, New York fell apart down the stretch, getting outscored 28-15 in a grisly fourth-quarter collapse. A string of empty trips, an impressive performance by CJ McCollum, and a late […]
Why do the Jets own the top pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets own the second pick in first round the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the team also has the top pick in the second round. You might be wondering why this is. The Jets finished at 3-14 in 2025. That tied them with the Raiders, Cardinals, and Titans for the worst record in the league. […]
Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 2, April 20, 2026
The Knicks (1-0) will be back in action when they host the Hawks (0-1) in Game Two of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Thanks to a strong start by Jalen Brunson, a stronger finish by Karl-Anthony Towns, and dominating the glass, the Knicks (mostly) cruised to victory on Saturday, 113-102. Tonight, we’ll see how coach […]
Hawks at Knicks, Game 2: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread
Your Atlanta Hawks (0-1) look to bounce back and take control of the series against the Knicks tonight. Jock Landale (ankle sprain) has been ruled out. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, NY Start Time: 8:00 […]
2 Predators GM Candidates Eliminated; 4 Others Are Still Frontrunners
The New Jersey Devils have hired a new GM; The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering bringing a couple of franchise greats back into the fold in advisory roles; and the Nashville Predators' search for a new general manager is also reaching the final stages. Insider Frank Seravalli gives us a detailed breakdown on Monday of where things stand. He says that the Preds have eliminated two candidates, telling their two assistant GMs, Jeff Kealty and Scott Nichol, that they are no longer under c...
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
This past week looked like it was going to continue to frustrate the Yankees, as they opened up with a series where they pulled a split from the jaws of a sweep. The Angels outclassed them on the field, dominated the two wins that they took in the Bronx, and only thanks to the full […]
6 Running Back Contract Extension Candidates
Potential next contract scenarios for Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Devon Achane, Jonathan Taylor, Breece Hall including valuations & predictions for each.
Red Sox 8, Tigers 6: Sox run away with a win on Marathon Monday
So we can only have so many nice things with the 2026 Red Sox, eh? Good news! The offense can actually produce runs! Bad news! Sonny Gray left the game in the third with right hamstring tightness and we had to almost empty out the pen before the series against the Yankees! Fun times. Can […]
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Phillies series preview
Since the Cubs took two of three from the Phillies last week in Philadelphia, the Cubs swept the Mets and outscored them 18-7, and the Phillies got swept at home by the Braves, outscored 16-3. The Phillies’ flight to Chicago got in after 1 a.m. today after their loss to the Braves Sunday night. So […]
Nets extend Jordi Fernandez, entire staff in unprecedented move
In a move extraordinary and likely unprecedented in NBA history, the Brooklyn Nets announced Monday that the franchise has extended head coach Jordi Fernandez and nine assistant coaches. The Nets staff is among the largest if not the largest in the league. “Jordi is a tremendous leader who, along with his coaching staff, put his […]
The end is near for Carlos Mendoza, even if it isn’t entirely his fault
As another former Mets’ skipper, Yogi Berra, once famously opined: “It’s getting late early”. Fair or not, the writing is on the wall for current Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza: His time with the club is approaching its end. It felt somewhat inevitable with last year’s collapse, and it appears all but etched in stone as […]
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Don Mattingly
The New York Yankees have obviously had many successful decades in their history, but despite winning more games than anyone in baseball in the ’80s, it ranks among their lowest-achieving. After losing the World Series in 1981, the Bombers wouldn’t play postseason baseball for well over a decade, not playing meaningful October ball again until […]
Knicks Bulletin: ‘Sprinkled a little spice on him, man. Just a little magic’
New York will see the Knicks play basketball against the Hawks inside the Garden one final time this season. Next time the homies get back home, that’d be for Game 3 of the second-round series. Here’s what has been said heading into G2 later today. Mike Brown On CJ McCollum’s Brodway comments:“I didn’t see it. […]
Chicago Cubs update: Nico Hoerner, Carson Kelly, Shōta Imanaga
The Cubs had an excellent week after dropping the first game of their series in Philadelphia. Following that loss, they reeled off five straight wins over the Phillies and Mets and outscored those teams 39-13 in the five games. So they got excellent pitching and lots of hitting, too. Here’s who was hot and not […]
Monday Stat Party: Party like it’s 2004
MONDAY The Mets were shut out for the fourth time in just 17 games this season. It’s only the second time in franchise history they’ve suffered four shutout losses in their first 17 games, having done so back in 1963. The Mets were shut out in back-to-back games for the first time since August 9-10, […]
YES Network honors Chris Carrino, ‘toughest guy in sports’
Hard times produce heroes. Hall of famers too. Chris Carrino qualifies as both, a hero for his courage in the face of a debilitating disease, a Hall of Famer for his skills as a broadcaster. As YES Network explained this week, Carrino is a man for all seasons — 22 and counting — whose career […]
Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 2, April 20, 2026
After a feel-good Game One victory on Saturday, the Knicks are set to host the Hawks again at MSG tonight in Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round series. A second victory would give New York extra breathing room before the series relocates to Georgia, and would further deflate the momentum of an Atlanta team […]
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 370 – Complicated Complex Feelings
In a very stream of consciousness episode, Mike and Dan sort through the many thoughts they’ve had since the Islanders season ended a week ago. After their final game (a 2-1 loss to Carolina, of course) and all of the exit meetings, there’s still a lot to process about the 2025-26 Islanders. Matthew Schaefer’s incredible […]
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