OTM Open Thread 10/29: The World Series rolls on
We got a good one, folks. Better than last year in terms of drama, but not in terms of Yankees humiliation. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, amirite?
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We got a good one, folks. Better than last year in terms of drama, but not in terms of Yankees humiliation. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, amirite?
The Jets recently claimed rookie linebacker Kobe King off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. Today we break King down in detail. The 22-year old King is listed at 6’1″ and 250 pounds and was a sixth round pick out of Penn State in April. King, who was an all-Big Ten second-teamer in 2024, recorded four […]
The Knicks started the season as strongly as they have fallen of late, going from an immaculate 2-0 record to an even 2-2 balance through four outings. New York will keep waiting to welcome back their heroes as the Knicks will play another road game on Friday, facing the Bulls on Halloween night before hosting […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his blistering start to the 2025 season as the Bucks took down a top Eastern Conference contender, the New York Knicks, winning 121-111. Milwaukee was winless in three tries versus New York last season. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast, […]
Still nothing on the board. The Brooklyn Nets took on the Houston Rockets Monday night and were never really in it as the Rockets cruised to a 28 point victory. It was Houston’s first win of the year while the Nets remain winless. The opponent tonight is hoping to get back on track. The Atlanta […]
Adam Fox and Mika shine, Quick stands tall, and the Rangers finally get it done out west. Not very pretty, but oh well.
A few months ago, I asked the question whether or not the Devils should consider extending Jacob Markstrom. I weighed the pros and cons of it, and while I can appreciate the Devils wanting continuity and the stability that comes with a reliable veteran netminder in place, the conclusion I came to at the time […]
Meet the Mets Cedric Mullins and Starling Marte are more likely not returning to the Mets in 2026, which raises the question: how should the Mets replace them going forward? Lorinda Payson de Roulet, daughter of original Mets owner Joan Whitney Payson, passed away today. Former Mets manager Buck Showalter gave an interview on the […]
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Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Wednesday in October: Susanna Weir – Jets Release WR Brandon Smith Susanna Weir – Snap Count Analysis | Which Rookies Have Played the Most Before the Week 9 Bye? Susanna Weir – WR Tyler Johnson is ‘Running Every Route […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links The eight-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night against the Avalanche. The Devils made things interesting with a dramatic comeback attempt in the second period, but ultimately New Jersey gave up too many power play goals, Jacob Markstrom had a rough outing in […]
The Brooklyn Nets (0-4) are underdogs (+7.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks (1-3) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Barclays Center. The game airs on FDSSE and YES. The point total is 238.5 for the matchup. Hawks vs. Nets Odds Hawks odds to win: -295 Nets odds to win: +240 Spread: Hawks (-7.5) Total: 238.5 How to Bet on Hawks vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:30 ...
In an October during which just about everything had gone right for the New Jersey Devils while winning eight of their first nine games, the same cannot be said for their No. 1 goalie. Jacob Markstrom, brought in two summers ago, to shore up the team’s shaky net-minding and give them a veteran presence in […]
In J.T. Miller’s first game back in Vancouver, the Rangers leaned on Jonathan Quick’s brilliance and Mika Zibanejad’s finish to grab a much-needed road win.
To conclude this busy stretch of the early season schedule, the Colorado Avalanche engaged in an immediate rematch with the New Jersey Devils hoping to avenge their 4-3 loss in overtime from Sunday afternoon. On the back of a Victor Olofsson hat trick the Avalanche did just that in a wild 8-4 finish on Frozen […]
New York Post | Joel Sherman ($): Sherman’s been breaking down all the major free agent decisions the Yankees will have to make this winter, and today the topic is centerfielder Trent Grisham. The mustachioed man was one of baseball’s biggest surprises in 2025, with 34 home runs and a 3.2 fWAR. Despite that, there […]
The Brooklyn Nets (0-4) will attempt to stop a four-game losing skid when hosting the Atlanta Hawks (1-3) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Barclays Center. The game airs on FDSSE and YES. Last time out, the Hawks lost 128-123 to the Bulls on Monday. The Nets’ most recent outing on Monday ended in a 137-109 loss to the Rockets. In the loss, Kristaps Porzingis paced the Hawks with 27 points. Terance Mann put up 21 points, six rebounds and zero assists for the Nets. When is H...
The Boston Bruins recovered after a lackluster first period to change the game’s momentum and rallied to beat the New York Islanders, 5-2, at the TD Garden Tuesday night. The comeback win saw the Bruins score five unanswered goals, net two power-play goals, kill off timely penalties and a solid performance of 33 saves from […]
Tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks (2-2), the New York Knicks (2-2) closed the first half on a 33–18 run behind steady shooting, glass dominance, and excellent ball protection. They held a commanding 71–59 lead at the break. Smooth sailing? Not so fast. After intermission, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge as the Deer clobbered the visitors […]
The Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA on NBC in style, with a dominant second-half defensive performance to win 121-111 over the New York Knicks, limiting them to just 40 points after halftime. Giannis had another MVP-level performance with 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Ryan Rollins set a new career high with […]
The Islanders came up empty against a struggling Bruins team, wasting a good first period and countless power play opportunities to end up losing convincingly, 5-2 in Boston. The story could look like it came down to special teams, with the Isles going 0-for-5 on the power play while giving up two Bruins power play […]
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You’ll notice that the subhead here says “a week of dreadful Nets basketball” and not “a dreadful week of Nets basketball.” Many, including myself, will argue that losing these basketball games as the 0-4 Brooklyn Nets have done so far benefits their long-term goals, which is to say, the tank is off to a terrific […]
The Avalanche had a busy weekend on the East Coast, but unfortunately, it wasn’t a very fruitful trip. We thought Colorado got off to a tremendous start until we saw how things have started for the Devils, who have amassed 16/18 possible points out of the gate. The Avalanche did all they could to scratch […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (8-1-0) at the Colorado Avalanche (5-1-4). Avs blog: Mile High Hockey. The Time: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT) The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I wrote the preview for today. The Song of the Day: Last game, I made the song […]