Islanders’ season finale solidifies lottery position
Game 82 of the season was not a completely meaningless movement for the islanders. A 6-1 loss to the blue jacket to finish the year was certainly an embarrassment of effort, but the heads secured the odds of the 10th best lottery, thereby moving them to the top three and earning a 3.5% shot that […]
Braden Schneider shut down as Rangers play for ‘pride’ in season finale
Braden Schneider was closed by the Rangers for the final two games of the 2024-25 campaign due to an upper body injury the 23-year-old defender appears to be dealing with this season. The organization hoped Schneider would begin the recovery process last weekend when the Bluesshirt in Carolina was officially removed from playoff competition. He […]
Knicks vow they’re not looking past Nets in season finale
There was nothing more important than the internet. Shortly after a first-round playoff matchup was set against the Pistons, the Knicks coincided with the worst defeat of the season and were thinking about other things. It began on Tuesday, with the Knicks groping for an opportunity to knock off the reigning champion, losing their lead […]
The Birthday Boy (Series Finale)
Is it cathartic to blame yourself? Is it healing to admit that your wounds were at least self-harm? Even if you know that it's part of the reason it happened, can you move on from the worst thing that's happened to you? Is that the only way you can move on at all? The fourth […]
Chris Kreider skates way into Team USA 4 Nations finale lineup
BOSTON – Chris Cryder has made its way into Team USA's Championship lineup. The longest decorated rangers skated and skated in the US matchup against Canada for the 4 Nations showdown trophy at TD Garden on Thursday night. US head coach Mike Sullivan praised Claider after making his tournament debut with Sweden. Center Chris Chrider […]
Bengals receiver’s mysterious absence from season finale came days after alleged assault: report
Jermaine Barton didn't play with the Cincinnati Bengals over the weekend, and there seems to be a reason why. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that the coaching staff filed a public records request with local police after Barton decided not to participate in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The request produced two reports and an […]
Greg Olsen suspects teams were scouting Aaron Rodgers in Jets’ finale
Aaron Rodgers put on a four-touchdown spectacle in the Jets' final game of the season on Sunday, but Fox commentator Greg Olsen believes some teams will see the tape story as the league heads into 2025. I believe it. The 41-year-old quarterback completed 23 of 36 for 274 yards, one interception and his 500th career […]
Why Giants’ meaningless finale is important to Drew Lock
PHILADELPHIA — Drew Lock is not under contract for 2025 and will make his fifth start of the season when the Giants take on the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, but he could make an impression before heading to his free agency. He acknowledges that this is his last chance. Agency again. “You […]
Bengals defense steps up to keep slim playoff chances alive in season finale
Miracles are alive in Cincinnati. Everything has been going well for the Bengals so far, as they kept their playoff hopes alive with a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Bengals offense didn't make much of a splash aside from an early touchdown to Ja'Marr Chase, only this time it was […]
Aaron Rodgers fined $11,255 ahead of finale of Jets’ abysmal season
The NFL has added another stain on Aaron Rodgers' 2024 season. The New York Jets entered the season as a team expected to make the playoffs. That was the idea for the 2023 team, but Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on the fourth play of that season. Despite poor quarterback play, the 2023 team was […]