Dear Julius Randle, Writing this is admittedly bittersweet, even if it makes sense for basketball reasons. The Knicks trading for Karl-Anthony Towns is near “But it’s Zava” territory for basketball. He wasn’t going to come cheap. And yet, it’s hard to not feel sad about this trade. You talked about wanting to retire with the New York Knicks and were sincere about it. Not like … [Read more...] about A well-deserved New York thank you to Julius Randle
Knicks can fully modernize following trade for Karl-Anthony Towns
There are plenty of reasons for New York Knicks fans to be excited for Karl-Anthony Towns. Let’s start local, with Towns’ North Jersey roots. He was born in Edison and grew up in Piscataway. No New Yorker will admit it—and I may get in trouble for spilling the tea—but that’s practically the sixth borough (And way better than Staten Island). The seven-footer is also … [Read more...] about Knicks can fully modernize following trade for Karl-Anthony Towns
Yankees clinch AL East crown, rout Baltimore Orioles 10-1
It took losing yet another series to the rival Baltimore Orioles, but the Yankees avoided the sweep and finally clinched the AL East with a 10-1 victory on Thursday evening. Gerrit Cole tossed 6.2 shutout innings with five strikeouts, and Giancarlo Stanton led the way with a home run and four total RBI. Team captain and likely MVP Aaron Judge also added his MLB-leaded 58th home … [Read more...] about Yankees clinch AL East crown, rout Baltimore Orioles 10-1
Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
The New York Yankees pitching staff was dealt a blow ahead of the playoffs on Wednesday morning when Nestor Cortes headed for an MRI on his elbow. Jack Curry at the YES Network was first with the surprising development: Concerning news for the Yankees as Nestor Cortes, tonight’s scheduled starter, is getting an MRI on his left elbow. Cortes has been dynamic lately (1 ER in 15 … [Read more...] about Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
Are the Knicks going all-in on C Jericho Sims?
Surprise surprise, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is out for the start of the season. He’s still recovering from his left foot surgery back in May and is targeting December or January for a return. This means much more playing time for Jericho Sims, the fourth-year center and former second-round pick out of Texas. A long and lanky 6-foot-10, Sims has looked raw in … [Read more...] about Are the Knicks going all-in on C Jericho Sims?