Bantering Points: 1/21/26
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How Cooper Flagg compares to recent number one overall picks
The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie star and number one overall pick Cooper Flagg just played the 41st game of his young career on Monday against the New York Knicks. His inaugural season has been a little interesting. Head coach Jason Kidd experimented with Flagg at point guard to open the season, a tough situation for any […]
State of the Yankees’ System: Shortstop
The shortstop is sometimes referred to as “captain of the infield,” and filling that role in a starting big-league lineup is a huge responsibility. There’s an added layer of pressure when assuming the role of New York Yankees Shortstop, following the career of our own Captain, the legendary Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter. For the past few […]
Devils in the Details – 1/21/26: Back-to-Back Wins Edition
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Simon Nemec played the hero again as he tallied the overtime game-winner to give the Devils a 2-1 win on Monday. Lenni Hameenaho made his NHL debut, and Luke Hughes left the game with an injury. [Devils NHL] Truly a cursed season: Then on Tuesday, the Devils […]
New York Jets Flight Connections 01/21/26
Good morning Gang Green Nation! We have entered silly season for New York Jets rumors. Now we have speculation the Jets may trade for one of Geno Smith, Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa. Let’s just say that although the Jets are surely in dire need of options at the quarterback position, these are three of […]
Today on Pinstripe Alley – 1/21/26
I hope you enjoyed some respite from Cody Bellinger Purgatory yesterday, with the Hall of Fame results released last night. Both Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, a couple of former Yankees, made it in, and notably, Andy Pettitte made some gains as he nears the end of his tenure on the BBWAA ballot. Congrats to […]
Islanders vs. Kraken Gameday News: Getaway day
They’re almost finished! The Islanders will finish their season-long seven-game road trip in Seattle tonight, with a chance to make it 4-2-1, which would be a success no matter how they get there. Seattle has lost three in a row and is just outside the wild card in the West. But they feel like they’re […]
Islanders vs. Kraken NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 21
The New York Islanders meet the Seattle Kraken at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and if you’re considering placing a wager, we have best bets suggestions in this article. Best Islanders vs. Kraken Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Mathew Barzal, Islanders +220 11 G in 48 GP Anthony Duclair, Islanders +235 11 G in 46 GP Jordan Eberle, Kraken +235 17 G in 46 GP Anders Lee, Islanders +250 10 G in 49 GP J...
The end of an era: White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets
With just a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training, the MLB stove has been heating up as teams work to fill their roster gaps and prepare for the 2026 season. That includes Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz, who traded center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, leading […]
Recap: Rangers' West Coast Woes Continue, Lose 4-3 in Los Angeles
Coming into the game late in the first, Anton Forsberg put on a goaltending clinic, helping the Los Angeles Kings stifle the Rangers.
Oilers miss details against Devils in 2-1 loss: Recap, Reaction and Highlights
Once again, the Edmonton Oilers have failed to win three consecutive games. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers dropped a 2-1 decision to the New Jersey Devils after sleepwalking through the first two periods. Let’s take a look at what happened in this one. For the first 25 minutes of the game, the Oilers and Devils…
New Jersey Devils Grind Out 2-1 Win Over Edmonton Oilers
On the second half of a back-to-back, the New Jersey Devils went into Edmonton and came away with a 2-1 victory. Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass were the goal-scorers, while Jake Allen was terrific in net with 22 saves on 23 shots. It was a pretty low-event game overall, which is impressive considering the best […]
Mets, White Sox agree to Luis Robert Jr. trade
The Mets, continuing their roster overhaul after their disastrous 2025, agreed to a trade with the White Sox for center fielder Luis Robert Jr on Tuesday night. The Mets are sending two young players to the South Side of Chicago in return, one we have seen a lot of in Luisangel Acuña, and one that […]
Yankees news: All things Hall of Fame
MLB.com | Mike Petriello: The elections of Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones to the National Baseball Hall of Fame has re-stoked recent discussions about the strength of this year’s class, with the perception among some being that this is a comparatively weak group of players to gain entry to Cooperstown. To vet this perception, Petriello […]
Knicks vs. Nets: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Brooklyn Nets (12-29) will attempt to break a five-game road losing streak at the New York Knicks (25-18) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Knicks head into this contest after a 114-97 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Nets enter this game after a 126-117 loss to the Suns on Monday. In the loss, Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 22 points. The Nets got a team-leading 23 points from Michael Porter Jr. in the loss. When is Knicks vs. Nets? This game between the K...
Game #51: New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Open Thread
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2025-26 Gamethread #50: New Jersey Devils at Edmonton Oilers
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (25-22-2) at the Edmonton Oilers (25-17-8) The Time: 10:00pm ET The Broadcast: TV — TNT, Radio — Devils Radio Network The Game Preview: Matt wrote the preview this morning. The Song of the Day: Last night, the Calgary Flames’ DJ at the Scotiabank Saddledome played Bon Jovi for an […]
Former Yankees Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
There are two new members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and both of them are ex-Yankees. On Tuesday night, the BBWAA released the results of this year’s Hall of Fame ballot: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected as part of the class of 2026. The pair will be enshrined in Cooperstown […]
Rangers Trade Rumors: Alexis Lafreniere available in trade talks
The New York Rangers are open for business, which could mean some significant changes are coming to the core of their roster. First things first, they made it clear to Artemi Panarin they won't be offering him a contract extension, so he's priority number one on the trade market, however, don't be surprised to see general manager Chris Drury put a former number one overall draft pick on the table. Word is, Drury is open to offers on Alexis Lafreniere, and there's growing speculation throughout...
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to the Hall of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced two players were elected to the Hall by the Baseball Writers Association of America Tuesday evening. Carlos Beltrán played 20 MLB seasons with the Royals, Mets, Yankees, Cardinals, Rangers, Giants and Astros, with his most success coming with the Royals and Mets. He hit 435 home runs, had 312 […]
Canucks Head Coach Calls Out Veteran Core As Losing, Trade Rumors Continue
The Vancouver Canucks have been the laughing stock of the NHL this season, and the drama continues on the west coast. After another disappointing loss this week, Canucks head coach Adam Foote went public with his frustration, which is exactly what this hockey team doesn't need at the moment. Foote wasn't happy with the effort level of some of his veterans, and had some very interesting comments after the Canucks' 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders, their 11th in a row. Our veterans are t...
Rumors: Wink Martindale the favorite for Jets defensive coordinator job?
The Jets are searching for a new defensive coordinator. The team unveiled eight candidates for the position late last week. Multiple beat writers suggest that former Ravens, Giants, and Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is the favorite. Zack Rosenblatt: Still, it did get out that veteran defensive coordinator Wink Martindale — formerly of the University […]
NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets on Top, Warriors and Knicks Tumble
The Golden State Warriors’ fringe hopes of making an actual run for title glory (likely requiring a trade for some size) were likely dashed on Monday night when six-time All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL after an awkward landing in a win over the Miami Heat, Butler has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania . Before the injury, the Warriors had actually been trending upward. After Butler departed midgame, the Warriors went on to beat ...
Knicks Snag Dillon Jones from Rip City Remix
The New York Knicks have signed Rip City Remix forward Dillon Jones to a two-way contract. The news comes from NBA reporter Michael Scotto on X. Jones played 14 games for the Remix this season, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.9 steals in 35.7 minutes per game. The Blazers and Remix acquired […]
Artemi Panarin Isn’t the Rangers Player the Wild Should Be Targeting
As the NHL trade season approaches, we should start to see some clarity on which teams will be buyers, which will be sellers, and how they could fit together in trade discussions. The Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers are two teams that already seem like a natural fit. Minnesota has gone...
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