Islanders’ sort through blue line decision as roster crunch looms
DETROIT — There are still at least 10 days before the Islanders need to make a decision on Isaiah George, and the original timeline for Adam Pelech's return from a presumed broken jaw It is set for four to six weeks from Nov. 1, when he was shot in the face. 1. Pelech had not […]
How WWE’s new women’s US title can bring a roster shakeup felt at WrestleMania
The WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament will feel the fallout on the way to WrestleMania 41 – with a potential babyface makeover and the match fans have been dreaming of happening. Looking at the bracketwith Bayley advancing to the semifinals on Friday, it's clear there's a story to be told. There is already tension […]
Knicks eyeing former Pelican Matt Ryan to fill roster spot
BOSTON — The Knicks are interested in a local product to fill a roster spot. Matt Ryan, a 27-year-old free agent forward with a high 3-point percentage, is being strongly considered by New York State, officials confirmed. Ryan, recently released by the Pelicans, spent his high school years at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, about […]
Jets’ fantasy football roster going absolutely nowhere
PITTSBURGH — As it turns out, this isn't Robert Saleh's fault. Two weeks ago, Woody Johnson fired his head coach, believing it would “ignite” his dead team walk. Last week, the Jets' owner pulled the trigger to acquire star receiver Davante Adams (also known as quarterback Aaron Rodgers' best friend) and explained how Adams' presence […]
Sean Payton’s Broncos take advantage of depleted Saints roster in head coach’s return to New Orleans
Sometimes you just need to go out and take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to you. The Denver Broncos did just that on Thursday night in Louisiana. The Broncos made the most of the injury-riddled New Orleans Saints, who looked exactly the part. Denver entered the Superdome on Thursday night and won 33-10. […]
Mets leave Adam Ottavino off NLCS roster as Jeff McNeil returns
LOS ANGELES — Adam Ottavino is a strange man. The Mets added Jeff McNeil to the NLCS roster after a two-game rehabilitation period in the Arizona Fall League, and retained Luis Angel Acuña, who was retained due to his late game defense and base running. With Ottavino out of position, the Mets decided to reduce […]
Mets’ Jeff McNeil has ‘a good chance’ to be on NLCS roster
Jeff McNeil managed second base well, and his final remaining test in the Arizona Fall League was in right field. “If he's healthy, there's a good chance he'll play.” [NLCS] We'll decide on our lineup and go from there,'' manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday during the team's practice at Citi Field. McNeil, who is rehabbing […]
Team USA’s roster must include Rangers’ Chris Kreider
You make a list and check it twice, but if you don't have Chris Kreider on Team USA for the Four Nations (which most people don't), what the heck are you saying? Is it? Of course, the only list that matters is the one handed out by Team USA (and Minnesota) GM Billy Guerin. He […]
Rangers open season with three rookies on roster
The Rangers will open the 2023-24 season in Pittsburgh and will add three rookies to the roster. Matt Lempe, Adam Edstrom and Victor Mancini officially left training camp with the Blueshirts for the first time in their respective careers. The three young men were officially recalled by the Wolfpack on Tuesday. Matt Lempe is one […]
Landry Shamet cementing hold on Knicks’ final roster spot
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Training camp reaffirmed him as the clear frontrunner for the final roster spot. Landry Shamet, who is operating on a non-guaranteed contract, has been repeatedly mentioned as a standout member of the reserves by coach Tom Thibodeau after sessions at The Citadel. The Knicks need to fill at least two roster spots […]