Tag: New York Knicks
My Thoughts on Luis Severino, Frank Nitilkina and NFL Quarterbacks
SPANISH HARLEM – I haven’t had cable for two weeks so my way into the sports world starts with my phone. The almighty internet wins again, I still have my PlayStation and access to Netflix and Hulu. I was surprised by my lack of need for television other than sports. I won’t lie that was […]
NHL Training Camp: Hope Springs for Blueshirts Nation. PLUS: Fan IQ Sport Quiz
NEW YORK, NY – The New York Rangers training camp opened yesterday as the new NHL season approaches. The Blueshirts signaled their intentions to rebuild a year and a half ago. This summer they made it clear that the (current) rebuild is over by signing marquis free agent Artemi Panarin and defenseman Jacob Trouba, shelling […]
Angry Ward Wednesday: The Jets Are Garbage, The Pats Are Gonna Win It All, and Other NFL Absolutes
BRONX, NY – We’re one week into the NFL season and already sports talkers everywhere are making bold proclamations. “Dallas might be the best team in football!” “Todd Gurley could be done.” “The Cleveland Browns might not be that good.” Yeah, that last one is fairly hilarious. Right up there with the headline: Sun Will […]
Four Young New York Knicks Players That Need To Improve ASAP
SPANISH HARLEM – It’s that time again folks, and the New York Knicks are my go-to-in-the-clutch when I need something to write about. I know there aren’t that many of us out there. Some have sided with the Brooklyn Nets because of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving but a fan is loyal to his favorite […]
Buddy’s Sports Bag: Yankees, Knicks, Boxing, Coach Drake, NBA and More!
SPANISH HARLEM – I had so many things to write about in my head and I couldn’t pick just one. While scrolling through Twitter and Bleacher Report, I found news in sports that made think, that made laugh and one that made sad. I have thoughts and opinions, so let’s just get right to it. Aroldis […]
Angry Ward Wednesday: Big Little d’Arnaud, Cleveland Orange is the New Black, and Other Stranger Things in Sports
BRONX, NY – When it comes to “date nights” my wife and I (predictably) have different ideas of what would make for a great night out. She skews towards theater and movies (often ‘The Muted Heart” variety that George Costanza’s fiancée Susan favored) while my idea of a good time involves a great meal and drinks […]
Tennis Anyone? Are Fittest Athletes Found On The Court?
BLOOMINGBURG, NY – Wow! That was some epic tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. It was one I was smart enough to stay glued to, even though there were no groceries whatsoever in my apartment. I was on my second cup of coffee when I picked up the Men’s Wimbledon Final at the […]
Quick hits on the NY Mets, Jets, Knicks & Rangers Plus Soccer Predictions
EL BARRIO, EL FALLS – The dog days of summer suck. There is literally nothing to talk about. But I am being compenstated to write so I have to come up with something. Well not really compenstated but promised a friend I would so I have to come up with something. So I will do […]
Replaceable Friday: A Column for the Blind – And NY Sports Fans
GARDEN STATE – For this week’s column I’d like to start off with a little ditty: Replacement Matt-y, Writing a column that no one will read, Why does he plead? Anyway… Here is my column on a day when everyone is recovering from their 4th of July revelations and not a one will look at […]
New York Knicks Start Pre-Season With a Win. Are They Any Good?
SPANISH HARLEM – Thank you Kevin Durant for telling people the New York Knicks aren’t cool. There is nothing better than a player quoting the words of a ten-year-old to describe why free agents don’t want to play in New York. I totally agree that stars have shied away from this organization and they will […]
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