Giants add former CFL star quarterback to roster
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by Alexander Wilson
3h ago
Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORKCorey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK The New York Giants may have missed out on securing a young quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, but that didn’t stop them from bolstering their roster with depth. On Tuesday, they signed Nathan Rourke off waivers after the New England Patriots released him on Monday. The Giants are aiming to foster competition at the position, potentially viewing Rourke as a “stash and save” option for future development. Giants Add Depth with Nathan Rourke Last season, Rourke spent the 2023 campa ..read more
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Yankees could see star prospect get into rehab games in 2 weeks
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by Ryan Garcia
3h ago
Sep 8, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Jasson Dominguez (89) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees were a lost team last year going 82-80, which was their worst record in about 30 years despite that the Yankees did get a sign of hope and that was in the form of Jasson Dominguez. Unfortunately, as with all things that happened in 2023 for the Yankees, they were unable to keep him for more than a week as he ended up tearing his UCL before a game against the Brewers. He has been inactive on the 60-day IL since that poin ..read more
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Giants legendary offensive lineman is back with the team as a scout
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by Dylan Backer
4h ago
Sep 30, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) looks to block during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.The Eagles defeated The Giants 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants made a significant hire to their scout department this week, as team legend Chris Snee has returned to the organization as a scout. The now 42-year-old Snee spent a decade with the Giants from 2004-13 and won two Super Bowls with them in 2007 and 2011. Primarily a guard for the team, he was instrumental to their succe ..read more
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Colorado ends New York City FC’s unbeaten run in their first visit to Queens
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by Juan Carlos Maygua
4h ago
Matt Freese | Credit : Shanely Leonardini The Colorado Rapids were the last opponent of the home game stretch. New York City FC aimed to climb to the top places of the conference with a win in Citi Field. The momentum was with the locals, so there was no doubt a positive result was manageable. Colorado arrived in good form despite their most recent defeat. Holding Inter Miami to a draw is a challenging task these days, so credit must be given. They also were visiting Queens for the first time, so there was motivation for a good result on the road. The Good, the bad, and the ugly for New Y ..read more
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Mark Jackson challenges recent praises of Jalen Brunson being the greatest Knicks player since Clyde Frazier
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by Matthew Legros
5h ago
May 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Some former New York Knicks players and team supporters have labeled All-Star Jalen Brunson as the greatest player since Walt Frazier, which caused one NBA great to speak out on those praises. Mark Jackson pushes back against Frazier-Brunson comparisons May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA ..read more
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Yankees’ young infielder set to begin rehab assignment in Single-A
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by Ryan Garcia
5h ago
Sep 15, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Oswald Peraza (91) runs from first base to third base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. New York won 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Back in Spring Training, the Yankees announced that infielder Oswald Peraza needed to be shut down for 6-8 weeks with a shoulder injury. He was experiencing discomfort making throws across the diamond, and with miserable offensive and defensive numbers, it was clear that this ailment was affecting his play on the field. While the ..read more
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson joins ‘GOAT’ company with fourth-straight 40-point performance in Game 1
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by Justin Backer
7h ago
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsBrad Penner-USA TODAY Sports New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson shined once again in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, scoring 43 points in the win over the Indiana Pacers. Brunson is currently in the midst of an all-time playoff run, averaging 36.6 points per game in the postseason, the most in the NBA. His latest performance put the former Villanova product in an elite NBA company. Knicks’ Jalen Brunson becomes the first player since Michael Jordan to score 40+ in four straight playoff games May 6, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks gua ..read more
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Donte DiVincenzo has been the Knicks’ key to success during the postseason
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by Anthony Rivardo
7h ago
May 6, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates his three point shot against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter of game one of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks picked up a crucial victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday night. Superstar Jalen Brunson led the way with 43 points in the contest, but it was New York’s roleplayers that made the difference in Game 1. Chief among them was Donte DiVi ..read more
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Giants’ pass-rush could be among the league’s best in 2024
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by Anthony Rivardo
7h ago
East Rutherford, NJ October 22, 2023 -- Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux of the Giants sack Sam Howell of the Commanders in the first half. The NY Giants host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 22, 2023.Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK The New York Giants made a blockbuster move to improve their pass rush this offseason, trading for Carolina Panthers star edge rusher Brian Burns. Now, Burns will combine with All-Pro DT Dexter Lawrence and third-year EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux to perform a pass rush that could be among the league’s b ..read more
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Yankees’ veteran infielder starting to heat up after slow start
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by Alexander Wilson
7h ago
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsWendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The first few weeks of the Yankees‘ season didn’t start as Anthony Rizzo had hoped. He began with a 91 wRC+ and hit only .243 with a .321 OBP over 78 plate appearances. However, Rizzo was still shaking off the rust from an early end to his 2023 season due to concussion symptoms. Fortunately, the fogginess has passed, and he is now finding his groove. Anthony Rizzo’s Early-Season Struggles and Recent Improvements Over 35 games, Rizzo is batting .263/.329/.429, contributing six homers, 20 RBIs, a 21.2% strikeout rate, and a 6.2% walk rat ..read more
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