Professional Sports

It's OK Dwight, America Will Love You Again Soon.

3.14.13 at 2:07am by Mike Watts

July 8, 2010. LeBron James, the dominant force in the NBA goes on ESPN to take his talents to South Beach. James would become the villain of the Association for the next few years until the “Chosen One” finally won a title with Miami in 2012.

Fast forward to April 5, 2012. Dwight Howard places his arm around his embattled coach, Stan Van Gundy, and shows America that he’s not the good guy that the league marketed him to be. After a poorly executed exit from Orlando by Dwight Howard, the all-star center can look to LeBron’s resurgence as a route back to stardom.

After Second-Round Wins, Wright and Boeheim Brace for Goodbye

3.13.13 at 11:48pm by Kenny Ducey

It was over 33 years ago to the day, on February 29th, 1980, when Jim Boeheim stepped onto the Providence Civic Center floor to coach his first Big East Tournament game. His Syracuse Orange were coming off a heartbreaking 52-50 loss to Georgetown in their last game at Manley Field House, but that didn’t stop his team from toppling Connecticut 92-61 to reach the finals. While Syracuse fell short of the Hoyas again in the championship, they went on to receive a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament and advance to the Round of Eight.

On Deck: March 12th - Help Wanted

3.12.13 at 5:05pm by Kenny Ducey, Alex Smith

Alex Smith fills in for Kris Venezia as he and Kenny Ducey discuss the possible options for the Yankees going forward at the corner infield spots, as well as Left Field with the addition of Ben Francisco. Kris joins the show later on to discuss the World Baseball Classic.

In A Business Built On Fans, How Much Access Is Too Much?

3.12.13 at 2:00am by Mike Watts

At first, I was offended when I heard John Tortorella refused to answer basic questions from the media about injuries and in-game pep talks. He is paid plenty of money, money earned off the backs of the fans that attend games and spend a ridiculous sum for “NHL Center Ice”, to answer these questions. How could a hockey coach ignore those fans that bleed blue when they want a little more access to the team they pay so much to see? In hindsight, my offense was shortsighted.

Mariano's Final Act

3.11.13 at 5:11pm by Steve Simineri

As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. Yankee fans knew the day where iconic closer Mariano Rivera would announce to the world that 2013 would be his final in pinstripes was coming someday soon.

The announcement wasn’t much of a surprise, but it’s a day that Yankee fans rue. At 42 and with only one year remaining on his contract, Rivera seemed to be plotting his retirement last spring, dropping hints that 2012 would be his swan song.

Lenn Robbins, Marc Berman of NY Post Talk Hoops on One on One

3.11.13 at 2:14pm by Kenny Ducey

On Saturday, Kenny Ducey and Steve Simineri chatted with Lenn Robbins, who covers College Hoops for the Post, and Marc Berman, the paper's Knicks Beat Writer.

Robbins previewed a great championship week ahead by discussing some bubble teams, such as Kentucky, as well as discussed the state of the Big East. Hear why he thinks the Big Ten is the NCAA's superior conference, even though the Big East is projected to have more teams in the tournament at the moment.

The Nets Snap Four-Game Home Slide, but Deron’s Back Hurts

3.9.13 at 1:22am by Kenny Ducey

Reggie Evans put it best when he said Deron Williams was “hot like fish grease.” The Nets’ star point guard jogged the memory of a sellout crowd Friday night, reminding Brooklyn of the elite scorer he was with the Utah Jazz. Williams carried the team on his back, connecting on nine first-half three pointers, an NBA record for most in a half. He finished with 11, and a season-high 42 points on the game, as the Nets took down the Wizards 95-78.

On Deck: March 7th - Mariano to Hang 'Em Up Following Season

3.7.13 at 6:11pm by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the Yankees' injury troubles, and the decision by Mariano Rivera to hang up the spikes following the season. The On Deck crew also gets you caught up on some big news around the league, and first-round action in the World Baseball Classic.

On Deck: March 4th - World Baseball Classic Picks

3.4.13 at 12:20am by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia, Matt Sinise

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk Yanks and Mets, and update you on the latest spring training and World Baseball Classic action. Plus, the guys give their WBC picks, who did they think will go all the way? Find out on this week's episode of On Deck.

On Deck: February 28th - Dan Plesac of MLB Network, Miss America talk Baseball

2.28.13 at 6:40pm by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk Yankees and Mets in early spring training action, and give you their take on Team USA's chances in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, hear Dan Plesac of the MLB Network and Miss America give their takes on the WBC and the upcoming season.