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Ask Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky about the organization’s future and he’ll tell you the one word that comes to his mind: Bright. “Bright because we have this wonderful new arena, which will evoke so many positive memories for generations to come of Islander fans. Bright because we have the best minds in hockey working for …
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Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar have returned to the Yankees in recent days. Their promotions were made to replace the team’s two best hitters, Aaron Judge and DJ LeMahieu. Thus, the immediate responsibility is to continue what began last season for this team and has continued so far this year — whoever steps in also …
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The J-Rod Mets may be getting closer to reality. The bid led by Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez has become the “clear-cut favorite” to buy the Mets, USA Today reported Sunday, citing the belief of “several MLB executives.” Final bids for the team are due by Aug. 31. There were previously questions about whether the …
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PHILADELPHIA — The Mets hit a grand slam of sorts Sunday with poor offense, pitching, defense and base running. Other than that, it was a strong performance for manager Luis Rojas’ beleaguered bunch. Six weeks remain in the regular season, but the Mets already appear battered, tired and perhaps uninterested. Their latest stinker, a 6-2 …
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The Islanders finally found a strong start to match their strong third period. But it took overtime Sunday to put them 60 minutes away from finishing off the series. Mathew Barzal delivered the winner 4:28 into overtime to lift the Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the Capitals, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the …
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The Jets added a veteran receiver on Sunday, agreeing to terms with Chris Hogan, according to a source. The 32-year-old joins a receiving corps that was thin to begin with and has sustained some injuries already in training camp. Rookie Denzel Mims has missed the first two practices with a hamstring injury. Vyncint Smith was …
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DJ LeMahieu landed on the 10-day IL on Sunday with a sprained left thumb suffered on a swing in Saturday’s win over the Red Sox. The Yankees now have three of their top hitters on the IL, with LeMahieu joining Aaron Judge (right calf strain) and Giancarlo Stanton (left hamstring). The three have the highest …
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PHILADELPHIA — Steven Splatz was more like it. That was the sound Saturday of a certain Mets pitcher hitting the pavement like a watermelon heaved from the roof of a 32-story building, as the Phillies were putting the latest hurting on the beleaguered left-hander wearing No. 32. If there was thought Steven Matz’s 8.20 ERA …
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The Yankees picked up another win Saturday night, but it came with another costly injury. DJ Lemahieu left Saturday’s 11-5 victory over the reeling Red Sox with a sprained left thumb suffered on an awkward swing. So far, though, nothing has slowed the Yankees’ offense. On Saturday, they belted three homers — including one from …
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When looking for a read on the winner of the Mike Bossy Trophy that is awarded to the best professional prospect in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, it is not a bad idea to check in with Mike Bossy himself. And perhaps even more so when the recipient of the award, Alexis Lafreniere, is …
Ask Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky about the organization’s future and he’ll tell you the one word that comes to his mind: Bright. “Bright because we have this wonderful new arena, which will evoke so many positive memories for generations to come of Islander fans. Bright because we have the best minds in hockey working for …
