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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) blocking a shot from Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett (74)

Islanders can't waste their Matthew Schaefer moment

  • By Ethan Sears
  • April 4, 2026
  • 7:24pm
  • 6

There he was Friday night as the third period wound down. Still skating hard, still diving to get his stick on the puck, still blocking shots.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Tom Seaver #41 of the New York Mets pitches at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York in 1969. , Image 2 shows Tom Seaver posing in his New York Mets uniform

Mets were forever altered 60 years ago from an unexpected Fresno hero

  • By Mike Vaccaro
  • April 4, 2026
  • 6:39pm
  • 2

It almost slipped through the cracks, almost found its way through the five-hole of our local baseball memory, but thankfully there was Gary Cohen.

Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates swinging a baseball bat during an MLB game.

Future is now for Pirates' star prospect in fantasy baseball — even if there are struggles along way

  • By Jarad Wilk
  • April 4, 2026
  • 4:06pm

Konnor Griffin, universally considered the best prospect in baseball, made his big league debut for the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows NFL on Netflix, Image 2 shows Roger Goodell in a blue NFL hat at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic

What sports leagues' streaming greed is begging fans to do

  • By Phil Mushnick
  • April 4, 2026
  • 1:36pm
  • 40

I only wished that Roger Goodell, Rob Manfred and their enabling gaggle of nodding, bottom-line and foresightless team owners had been seated well within hearing distance.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Jets general manager Darren Mougey speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center, Image 2 shows Ty Simpson smiling and looking towards the left, with a white towel draped over his shoulders and a crew of people with cameras and phones in the background

What Jets might do at quarterback in 2026 NFL Draft

  • By Brian Costello
  • April 4, 2026
  • 10:28am
  • 4

Aaron Glenn threw his full-throated support behind Geno Smith, saying the quarterback can take the Jets to the “promised land.”

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Pat McAfee (R) joins forces with Randy Orton (L) during SmackDown at Enterprise Center on April 3, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri, Image 2 shows Pat McAfee (R) punts Cody Rhodes (L) during SmackDown at Enterprise Center on April 3, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri

WWE has Pat McAfee mess to clean up

  • By Joseph Staszewski
  • April 4, 2026
  • 9:16am
  • 2

Pat McAfee, really?

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Yankees pitcher Will Warren (29) throws out Miami Marlins left fielder Griffin Conine (18) on a slow roller during the third inning, Image 2 shows Aaron Judge (99) greets New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) after they both score on New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (22) two-run RBI double, Image 3 shows The Yankees rolled to a win in the home opener on April 3, 2026

The run-it-back Yankees are already off to a nearly perfect start

  • By Jon Heyman
  • April 3, 2026
  • 10:40pm
  • 14

If the glorious first game at The Stadium and nearly perfect first week are any indication, the run-it-back Yankees are going to run away in the American League East. 

Jeremiyah Love participating in a drill at the NFL Scouting Combine.

These Giants are equipped for everything Jeremiyah Love can bring them

  • By Steve Serby
  • April 3, 2026
  • 5:35pm
  • 16

If Harbaugh believe that Jeremiyah Love is the best player on the board with the fifth overall pick, and the best player for his team, he should not and will not be influenced by past history.