The NHL Draft has come and gone, and while the end was marred by controversy, the beginning was marked by celebration. Owen Power has joined the Buffalo Sabres.
Monday night, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso had just hit his 18th home run of the season. He was rounding 3rd base and as he faced his teammates in the dugout he began to do an imitation of a Pete Towsend guitar windmill. Alonso was indicating to his fellow Amazin's that they were rockin'. Pete Alonso likes to have fun and he's not afraid to show it. Following his second Home Run Derby Championship, the young first baseman is blossoming into a star. But is Pete Alonso one of the Top 5 Sports Stars in the Empire State, I don't think so. Let's take a look.
We've reached the final New York team in our NHL Expansion Draft predictions, the Buffalo Sabres. Naturally, we're saving the most curious case, for last.
While the Rangers are in a relatively safe situation, the New York Islanders may not be so lucky. This is how I see the expansion draft working out for them.
The New York Rangers enter the expansion draft with a lot of potential for the upcoming season. Here's who I think might join the Kraken from the Blueshirts.
Another tragedy fell upon the sports world on the as America celebrated its independence. Back in 2015, then New York Giants defensive end, Jason Pierre-Paul nearly blew off his hand in the late hours of his July 4th celebration, suffering an injury that almost cost him his career. Sunday, fireworks claimed another sports world victim, this time causing death.
It hasn't been the easiest road for Anthony Angello, but difficult journeys often lead to beautiful destinations, and that's where he's found himself in 2021.