Host 1p-4p EST M-F plus Yankee pre and post-games on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio in Albany. Worked in sports media for a decade-plus in Syracuse. Teams: NY Yankees, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, Syracuse Orange, St, Bonaventure basketball and Florida State football.
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Rangers-Yankees Series Preview
The Rangers and Yankees play three in the Bronx Tuesday-Thursday. New York comes off a four-game split with Tampa Bay. Texas visits New York fresh off a three-game sweep of the Cardinals in St. Louis. Here is a series preview.
Lord Stanley’s Drama Unlike Any Other in 2013
A series that was destined to go seven games didn't but it was ok, because the series already had multiple overtime games including a three-overtime thriller and a wild Game 6 that saw the Blackhawks tally two late third period goals in 17 seconds in Boston for the victory. A Stanley Cup hasn't ever been won in that fashion. And so, the Chicago Blackhawks are 2013 Stanley Cup champs.
Time for Phil Hughes To Exit Yankee Rotation
We get it by now. The once-heralded phenom Phil Hughes is what he is at this point. Nothing more than a 4 or 5 in a Yankee pitching rotation or 3 or 4 elsewhere (National League probably) who never fully reached his full potential in New York and is more up and down than a Northeast roller coaster during the Summer time.
Who’s Greater, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal [POLL]
As of this writing, Roger Federer has 17 grand slam titles, has won on all four Grand Slam surfaces and has 77 career titles. Rafael Nadal holds 12 Grand Slam titles, has won on all four slam surfaces, owns 57 career titles and is 20-10 against Federer all-time...
Will Carmelo Anthony End His Career As A Knick [POLL]
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony can opt out of his current contract after next season. Will the Knicks try and keep him from that? Will Carmelo bolt New York knowing there is no title hope in sight because of the supporting cast? Will he stay loyal to Broadway and Knick fans...
Rays and Yanks Split Series
The Yanks and Rays split four games Thursday-Sunday in the Bronx. Here are five things that defined the series:
What Pitcher Should The Yankees Trade [POLL]
The Yankees have woes in the pitching rotation and one issue in the bullpen, to say the least. Ivan Nova is in the minors trying to figure things out. Joba Chamberlain is a mess and Phil Hughes, it seems, will never figure things out...
How Many NBA Titles Will LeBron James Win [POLL]
LeBron James now has two NBA titles and has played in four NBA Finals. He can opt out of his current deal with the Heat next Summer. No matter where he plays, he will have a chance to win championships because he is the best player in the game right now and that team's front office will likely do its best to build around him to win those titles...
Sopranos Star Joseph Gannascoli Joins The Team
Bruce Jacobs recently talked with Sopranos star Joseph Gannascoli (Vito Spatafore) on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio about the tragic and sudden death of James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano). Listen here:
Talor Battle Talks With The Team
Local basketball great Talor Battle recently talked with Mike Lindsley on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio about his playing days at Bishop Maginn and Penn State and gave details about his basketball camp in The Capital Region. Listen here:
Rays-Yankees Series Preview
The Yankees and Rays meet for four games in the Bronx Thursday-Sunday highlighted by Old Timers Day in Game 4. Tampa Bay comes off losing three of four to Boston. New York comes off a series split with the Dodgers. Here is a Rays-Yanks series preview.
What’s Your Favorite Albany Summer Sports Activity [POLL]
Summer has arrived and there is always something fun to do in The Capital Region. From the race track to golf to the park to boating on the lake or just relaxing in the sun. What's your favorite sports activity? Vote here: