Pierre Engvall set to return to Islanders’ lineup after injury
MONTREAL — Pierre Engvall will return to the Islanders' lineup on Thursday for the first time in 10 days and for the first time under coach Patrick Roy. Roy confirmed that Engvall, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, will play against the Canadiens upon his return from an upper-body injury sustained in Minnesota […]
Tyler Pitlick returns to Rangers’ lineup after string of scratches
LOS ANGELES — Injuries and unforeseen factors have shaped many of manager Peter Laviolette's coaching decisions this season, but the Rangers bench manager made a personnel change of his own Saturday. Tyler Pitlick returned to action for the first time in eight games, part of which was recovering from a lower-body injury. As a result, […]
Nets using small-ball lineup more with Day’Ron Sharpe out
The Nets are increasingly adopting strategies that show early signs of success. Without Dayron Sharpe, who is out with a knee injury, the Nets are able to utilize their small-ball lineup more when Nic Claxton needs a break. Without a traditional big man on the court, Dorian Finney-Smith typically moves to center, with Cam Thomas, […]
Yankees may add proven bullpen arm with lineup, rotation set
The Yankees weren't at the top of the free agent market to fill out the rotation. But for the annual price of one of these top starters, they could potentially add both Marcus Stroman and a bullpen arm. For now, with at least a month before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the batting […]
Islanders’ Matt Martin proves worth — even when he’s not in lineup
LAS VEGAS — The value of a player like Matt Martin is sometimes more apparent when he's not in the lineup. It was the same Tuesday against Colorado after Samuel Girard hit Robert Bortuzzo with a hit along the wall that got little response from the Islanders. Two days later, Martin quickly returned to action, […]
Brady Dunlap thriving after joining St. John’s starting lineup
Villanova, Pa. — Moved into the starting lineup from outside the rotation. Freshman wing Brady Dunlap suddenly became an important part of this St. John's team. He made a surprising contribution to Tuesday's win over Butler, but he lost Saturday's 81-71 victory over Villanova at Finneran Pavilion. Dunlap scored a career-high 15 points in 31 […]
Lonnie Walker IV returns to Nets lineup after hamstring injury
When he last appeared, Lonnie Walker IV was emerging as a useful piece to a competitive Nets team that was on the rise. The Nets won three straight games against the Heat, Bulls, and Raptors to get over .500, and Walker quickly established himself as a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. Then, during […]
Ben Simmons takes small step closer toward return to Nets’ lineup
Friday represented progress for Ben Simmons. Not much progress yet, but better than the Nets' replacement team. For the first time since November, Simmons increased his participation in practices and progressed to working out with coaches. Simmons, who missed his 29th straight game on Friday with a compressed nerve in his left lower back, has […]
Ben Simmons, Lonnie Walker IV close in on return to Nets lineup
NEW ORLEANS — The Nets' backcourt is nearing completion, with Lonnie Walker IV nearing a return and Ben Simmons taking big steps in his rehab, according to officials. Multiple sources told The Post that Simmons is “making good progress” in his recovery from nerve damage in his left lower back. Both said the point guard […]