SAN JOSE, Calif. — Kyle Palmieri will remain on Long Island. While the Islanders gave up on signing Brock Nelson to an extension and dealt him to Colorado late Thursday night, the club will keep Palmieri and attempt to extend him, per a league source. While no extension has been agreed to as yet, the … Read more
He had always been a classic gym rat, the kind of kid that, as his high school coach once said, “just lives for basketball. When you don’t see a basketball in his hands, you worry that maybe something’s wrong.” Jim McGunnigle had wandered to the beachside basketball courts in Bayville, out on Long Island, not … Read more
Stephen A. Smith opened Friday morning’s “First Take” by addressing his now-viral interaction with LeBron James that transpired courtside during the Lakers’ home overtime 113-109 win over the Knicks Thursday night. Described as an “unexpected” confrontation, Smith, 57, spoke at length about what transpired, stressing the exchange was between him and a fellow father, not … Read more
Heals are being dug in, and the standoff between the Cleveland Browns and star defensive end Myles Garrett is getting ugly. Garrett, who requested a trade from the Browns in early February, has been steadfast in his wish to leave but the team has been unwilling to play ball. NFL Network reported that Garrett, 29, … Read more
The estranged wife of NFL lineman Ben Cleveland shared a cryptic message Thursday on her Instagram Stories, days after news of his divorce filing alleging adultery broke. In a screenshot captured by TMZ, Kaitlyn Terrell posted the lyrics from singer Kelsea Ballerini’s song “Interlude” that read: “‘Cause people that I loved are just people that … Read more
The legendary Hardys are experiencing a renaissance as the TNA World Tag Team champions. Matt and Jeff are two of the faces behind the company’s surging popularity over the past 10 months, which has included TNA entering into a talent-sharing partnership with WWE. TNA, as it looks to expand its reach, will bring its biggest … Read more
Livvy Dunne is heartbroken she won’t get a proper LSU sendoff to her decorated gymnastics career. The popular influencer and Tigers fifth-year senior revealed Thursday night she will miss her senior night on Friday against No. 10 Georgia due to a knee injury. “Hi friends! Unfortunately I’ve been dealing with an avulsion fracture of my … Read more
After a scintillating overtime victory over the Knicks, LeBron James appeared to go face to face with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith. James looked clearly irritated with Smith as he approached him and appeared angry as he talked to him – with the conversation not ending cordially, as the agitated Lakers star walked off to … Read more
TAMPA — Nothing generates buzz like a prospect having a nice spring training. George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones are Examples A and B. And when the Yankees have a need at the big league level at positions that those prospects could theoretically fill? Then common sense flies out the window. Apologies in advance for … Read more
LOS ANGELES – There were several thoughts that popped into the brain after seeing Jalen Brunson’s ankle twist in such a nasty ankle. The first is that the Knicks are in trouble. Their offense revolves around their point guard, especially in crunch time. You remove him from the equation for however long ankle healing requires … Read more