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Monday was a big day for sports wagerers that reside in the State of New York. After watching the New York Racing Association successfully launch their mobile app and seeing their fellow enthusiasts in other states being able to bet on NFL games right from their phones, New Yorkers can finally join the party. On Monday New York State Gaming Commission gave the OK for 9 operators to launch mobile sports betting sites for the state.

It's been a season of ups and downs for Clifton Park native, Kevin Huerter. The biggest "up" we've seen in a while happened in New York against the Nets.

Tuesday, Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams was elected Mayor of New York City and will be sworn it at midnight on January 1st. Remember that date. Adams will succeed fellow Democrat, Mayor Bill deBlasio. The current mayor has implemented a policy that has put requirement on all city workers to be vaccinated or face unpaid leave. Also, all fans attending events at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center must be vaccinated. Included in his city wide mandate is something which is baffling. The mandate allows unvaccinated visiting athletes or performers to compete or perform in the indoor arena's but all home team athletes must be vaccinated.

In other words, there are about 1,000 better fights to fight right now for the NBA then Julius Randle's "No Ball Anymore" interpretation of the league acronym.

Last night the NBA debuted their 2021-22 season on TNT. There was a lot to be excited about, as the season tipped off with the defending NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks, led by their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo taking on the powerful Brooklyn Nets, led by superstars Kevin Durant and James Harden. All seemed wonderful but something or someone was missing and Charles Barkley didn't miss a beat pointing it out.

Long before he reached the NBA, Kevin Huerter got his start in the Capital Region. Now, he's giving local young athletes the chance to do the same.

Kyrie Irving has made his decision, one that he is absolutely entitled to make. The Brooklyn Nets, however, have also made theirs. And it's groundbreaking.

A former high school standout-turned-NBA flame-out is one of 18 former players embroiled in a scam against the league, one that paid them thousands of dollars.

Who is the Capital Region's most beloved sports team? I think we know but let's take a look anyhow. There are probably some major professional sports teams and leagues that we can toss immediately. The NHL is easy to toss. Besides the lack of general popularity, a direct result of Gary Bettman's reign as commissioner, the NHL fanbase in the Capital Region is too fractured.

NBA general managers are responsible for constructing championship-caliber teams. So, it's telling when they identify your team as the favorite to win a title.

Kevin Durant is a great basketball player. He is not, however, the greatest at taking a joke, and the legendary David Letterman decided to put that to the test.

14 months. That's how long we've waited, breath held, waiting for news on the status of Knicks' promising big-man, Mitchell Robinson. We now have answers.