Derek Jeter thinks he would've moved out of the city if Yankees lost to Mets in 2000 World Series There was apparently more on the line for Derek Jeter in the 2000 World Series than the obvious. Newsday · Jun 4, 2020
Islanders' Josh Ho-Sang comments on George Floyd tragedy Josh Ho-Sang believes the status quo of societal structure must change. Newsday · Jun 4, 2020
Could Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving play for Nets when season resumes? When the NBA announced its plan for 22 teams to resume play on July 31 at Disney World in Orlando, it raised the tantalizing possibility for the Nets that they might get their first look at Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving playing together this season with a playoff berth on… Newsday · Jun 4, 2020
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist intends to fight for starting job when playoffs start In a wide-ranging interview published in the Swedish newspaper Goteborgs-Posten (The Gothenburg Post), Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said he was surprised and disappointed that he finished the now completed regular season as the Blueshirts' third goalie, but he intends to fight to regain his position as the team's No. 1… Newsday · May 31, 2020
US Open considers allowing limited number of fans NEW YORK _ The United States Tennis Association said Friday it is considering holding the US Open in New York at the end of the summer in front of limited fans or possibly no fans. Newsday · May 29, 2020
Will there be a 2020 MLB season? Time is ticking, and neither side has countered with further economic proposals. NEW YORK _ The two spring training states, Florida and Arizona, issued a public welcome to Major League Baseball weeks ago. Newsday · May 29, 2020
ESPN, MLB Network to air MLB draft next month NEW YORK _ This year's MLB draft will feature one-eighth of the picks, but double the national broadcasts. Newsday · May 29, 2020
Roger Goodell: Virtual NFL training sessions for at least two more weeks NFL coaches might return to their team facilities as soon as next week, according to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Players might soon follow. Newsday · May 28, 2020
David Lennon: What's next as union digs in after MLB's salary brushback? As of Thursday night, MLB's owners hadn't turned over any additional financial data to the Players Association. Nor did they have any immediate plans to do so, despite Max Scherzer's Twitter dare for transparency. Newsday · May 28, 2020
Mets release unspecified number of minor-leaguers, source says, as farm systems face increasing uncertainty The Mets released an unspecified number of minor-league players on Thursday, a source said, and committed to paying the rest their weekly $400 stipend through June. Newsday · May 28, 2020
As health talks continue, MLB to toss economic proposal to union Tuesday, source says With progress being made this week on the health front, MLB will submit its economic proposal to the Players Association on Tuesday, a source confirmed. Newsday · May 22, 2020
NHLPA expected to accept league's return-to-play proposal, report says NEW YORK _ All signs point to the NHL Players Association accepting the league's 24-team return-to-play proposal. Newsday · May 22, 2020
Steven Matz says Mets' rotation without Noah Syndergaard will be fine Noah Syndergaard's torn ulnar collateral ligament and ensuing Tommy John surgery, which erased him from the Mets' plans for whatever version of the 2020 season that happens, would appear to be a major blow to the rotation and the team's shot at the playoffs. Newsday · May 18, 2020
David Lennon: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo gives his thumbs-up, now it's up to baseball Last Thursday, commissioner Rob Manfred said he had spoken to all 18 governors in charge of the states where Major League Baseball sets up shop. Newsday · May 18, 2020
Newsday · May 18, 2020 Rooney Rule to be strengthened by NFL owners NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said during his Super Bowl news conference that he would seek changes to improve the league's record on diversity hiring, and NFL owners may enact some important measures to address that issue.
Newsday · May 17, 2020 David Lennon: MLB's return will need to be by the book if baseball is going to return this summer Now that Major League Baseball has its COVID-19 playbook down on paper, we can see that the 67-page manual appears to cover all the bases in meticulously worded detail.
Newsday · May 17, 2020 Yoenis Cespedes, Mets would hit it off well with universal DH The Mets, built for years like an American League team, soon might be able to fill out a lineup card like one.
Newsday · May 17, 2020 Assessing the Giants' options at cornerback amid DeAndre Baker's legal issues One of the provisions of the hearing that set DeAndre Baker's bail at $200,000 on Sunday morning is that he cannot leave the state of Florida, although the judge said that could be modified at a later date if he needs to be elsewhere for employment.
Newsday · May 13, 2020 Giants' Saquon Barkley nears time for contract extension This offseason provided Saquon Barkley with glimpses into a pair of possible futures as two of the league's top running backs _ and two he is often compared with _ experienced the full range of NFL outcomes.
Newsday · May 8, 2020 MLB left watching and waiting as Taiwan's CPBL begins to allow 1,000 fans at games NEW YORK _ As Major League Baseball looks overseas for cues on restarting its own season, it's worth noting that having fans in the stadium is a very different concept than allowing revenue-generating crowds.
Newsday · May 8, 2020 NHL cancels Global Series games in Europe for 2020-21 season The NHL's stated priority is to play a complete 2020-21 season, even if it starts as late as December and even as the league tries to restart the current season that was put on hold in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 12.
Newsday · May 8, 2020 NBA still searching for path to complete season as some teams open facilities In a conference call with National Basketball Players Association president Michele A. Roberts and NBA players, Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that the league still is seeking a path _ most likely in one or two locations _ to finish the suspended season.
Newsday · May 4, 2020 NCAA issues notice of allegations to Pitino, Louisville in corruption investigation Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino could be facing disciplinary action as he takes over the basketball program at Iona after the NCAA on Monday handed down a Notice of Allegations against his former program at Louisville.
Newsday · May 3, 2020 Safety Ashtyn Davis hurdled all obstacles to become Jets' third-round pick Ashtyn Davis' hands still were shaking an hour after the Jets drafted him. That's because the Cal safety had to leap plenty of hurdles to reach that point.
Newsday · May 3, 2020 Islanders general manager Bill Torrey and coach Al Arbour worked together beautifully There have been some great tandems in NHL history: The Bruins' Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito, the Red Wings' Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay, the Penguins' Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr, the Oilers' Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, the Islanders' Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy, just to skim the list.