LaDainian Tomlinson questions if Cam Cameron tanked Chargers playoff game
LaDainian Tomlinson wonders if former Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron intentionally sabotaged a playoff game to move on to a head coaching job in a surprising conspiracy theory. did. Tomlinson, the Chargers’ longtime star running back who finished his Hall of Fame career with the Jets, made that claim on a recent episode. pivot podcast […]
Breaking down Knicks’ playoff possibilities with four games left
CHICAGO — There’s one week left in the Knicks’ season, and their playoff chances are more complicated than the Kardashian family tree. They could still finish anywhere from second to eighth, and that dispersion makes the next four games extremely important and completely unpredictable. With Monday’s solar eclipse darkening the NBA schedule, it’s a good […]
Islanders’ playoff hopes still not safe entering Rangers clashes
The Islanders cheered at the start of Monday’s practice and gave a mock ovation as both goaltenders and a small group of players joined the rest of the team on the ice at the Northwell Health Ice Center. Ilya Sorokin raised his glove in a mock salute. The entire roster did stick taps. The Islanders […]
Rangers’ playoff opponent still unknown with teams scrambling
With four games remaining after Sunday night’s 5-2 win over the Canadiens, the Rangers’ first-round playoff opponent is still up in the air. Unlike last season, when the Blueshirts were scheduled to play the Devils for months, the standings change almost daily as Eastern Conference clubs compete for the final postseason standings. The Rangers were […]
Akshay Bhatia dislocates shoulder on 18, still wins Texas Open playoff to earn Masters bid
Akshay Bhatia had to earn a spot in his first Masters on Sunday at the Valero Texas Open. He entered the day with a four-stroke lead over Denny McCarthy and was feeling pretty confident. That was evident from the “wire to wire” comment Bhatia had written on his wrist before the final round. Early on, […]
Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks not a lock to be in Knicks’ playoff rotation
CHICAGO — Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks remain on the struggle bus as the Knicks approach two months out from their loan deals with the Pistons, and questions remain about their futures in a potential playoff rotation. . Burks, 32, has already had a significantly reduced role since returning from a shoulder sprain, averaging just […]
Islanders solidify playoff position with impressive win over Predators
Given the heat and cold that the islanders have experienced so far, it is forgivable that there is some hesitancy in making any kind of declarative statement about them at this point. But maybe, if you’re leaning towards optimism, you might think there’s a slight chance that the Islanders are… hot. And more than that, […]
Nets will still learn plenty over final stretch even without playoff push
The Nets miss the playoffs for the first time in six years. But that doesn’t mean they don’t play for anything. These are still high-paying competitors, and they need to show they are still competitive. Interim coach Kevin Ollie, and more importantly general manager Sean Marks, will be left to figure out who will compete […]
Islanders ready to face hard part of schedule as playoff push intensifies
Last week was the easy part for the Islanders. Yes, it is. Those hypertension-inducing wins against the Flyers, Blackhawks, and Blue Jackets all came in the final minutes or overtime and represented some of the easiest matchups left on the schedule. Perhaps the Islanders could have survived without getting 6 out of 6 points, but […]
Islanders move into playoff spot after third straight victory
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders are dominant. It was the Islanders’ third straight win. The Islanders are in playoff contention. The general sentiment this season has been weird from the start, so with only six games left, it might not be surprising that the charge into the postseason isn’t exactly as inspired as the Charge […]