EXPLAINED: 19 - The Real Truth

Islanders shut down by Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in 4-0 loss

NEWARK, N.J. — The Islanders still have eight days before they open the new UBS Arena at Belmont. But Thursday night was the closest they’ve come to playing a home game, both geographically and with the crowd split roughly 50-50 in its loyalties.

Newsday · Nov 12, 2021

Joe Manniello's Week 10 picks

Things have a way of evening out in the NFL. Last week was all about the underdog, highlighted by Jacksonville’s shocking victory over Buffalo and Denver’s stunner at Dallas. Both winners were double-digit 'dogs. Expect the Bills and Cowboys, big favorites again, to get back on track Sunday.

Newsday · Nov 12, 2021

Durant, Nets bounce back with dominating win over Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Nets rebounded from an embarrassing blowout loss to the Bulls and resumed their winning ways with a dominating 123-90 victory over the Magic Wednesday night at Amway Center. They were equally tough at both ends of the floor, scoring a season high in points while holding…

Newsday · Nov 11, 2021

Rangers lose to Oilers in overtime after holding three-goal lead

EDMONTON, Alberta — One might have thought that a three-goal lead late in the second period, even against a team with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on it, would have been safe.

Newsday · Nov 6, 2021

Bob Glauber: Just like that, Jets backup Mike White's storybook run thrown for a loss

INDIANAPOLIS — Mike White stood on the sidelines, holding a football in his left hand and wiggling the fingers on his right. Then making a fist and extending his fingers again. Over and over, as if he was willing to make the pain go away and render his throwing arm…

Newsday · Nov 5, 2021

Brock Nelson scores four goals as Islanders beat Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Islanders have the highest aspirations for the quality of hockey they want to play, following back-to-back trips to the NHL semifinals. It hasn’t been easy finding consistency through a stop-and-start schedule. But facing the struggling Canadiens certainly helped them get closer to the level they want to…

Newsday · Nov 5, 2021

Joe Manniello's Week 9 NFL picks

Before we delve into Week 9, let’s back up a minute and applaud the backups for stellar Week 8 performances. Mike White got it started for the Jets, and Trevor Siemian (New Orleans), Geno Smith (Seattle) and Cooper Rush (Dallas) followed suit as four backup quarterbacks led their teams to…

Newsday · Nov 5, 2021

Joe Manniello's Thursday night NFL pick

JETS (2-5) AT INDIANAPOLIS (3-5)

Newsday · Nov 4, 2021

Despite Ilya Sorokin's efforts, Islanders lose to Predators in shootout

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Islanders extended their point streak to five games.

Newsday · Oct 30, 2021

Chris Kreider scores twice, Rangers look sharp in shutout win over Blue Jackets

NEW YORK — Rangers coach Gerard Gallant had hoped that fatigue had been the main reason for his team's shabby performance in Monday’s loss to Calgary, and he might have been on to something.

Newsday · Oct 30, 2021