Early Knicks Observations
The Knicks are playing their fourth game tonight in action against the Bobcats. After a good start in a win over the Bucks, they’ve dropped two in a row. A tough road loss to the Bulls on a Derrick...
View ArticleHarrison led Johnnies Storm past Wagner for first win
A week after losing by 11 to Wisconsin in Sioux Falls, St. John’s picked up its first win of the 2013-14 season. They defeated Wagner 73-57 to win their home opener at Carnesecca Arena. It marked the...
View ArticleCatch NY Puck Live on Hard Hits Network
On Hard Hits Network, New York Puck Live is a one-hour hockey show that can be heard on Blog Talk Radio. Hosted by Derek Felix, it includes coverage of the Rangers, Devils, Islanders, Sabres and NHL....
View ArticleBitter Belichick plays Scrooge following Pats’ loss to Panthers
Ginn ‘Tacular: Panthers’ wide receiver Ted Ginn is congratulated by Steve Smith following his game-winning TD reception with 59 seconds left.AP Photo/Gerry Broome Great coaches hate losing. That much...
View ArticleKnicks with statement win over Heat
Carmelo Anthony lets one fly as LeBron James looks on during the Knicks’ 102-92 win over the Heat at MSG.Getty Images/Frank Franklin II Occasionally, a bright line shines on Madison Square Garden....
View ArticleThe Coldest Month
“The Coldest Month” by Derek “D Flex” Felix The calendar turned to January and I still haven’t recovered I sit holed up in my bed shivering underneath my covers Freezing cold from the fucked up...
View ArticleYankees take three of four from Red Sox
The Yankees got a strong outing from Ivan Nova to take three of four from the Red Sox at The Stadium. He pitched into the eighth allowing a pair of runs to pick up the win in a 3-2 decision over...
View ArticleWelcome Back
It’s been forever since I’ve blogged here. I’ve mostly done hockey with Battle Of New York/New York Puck. We are still going strong covering the Rangers, Devils and Islanders who relocate to Brooklyn...
View ArticleBye Bye Birdie! Bird goes yard twice in Yankees sweep of Twins
Bye Bye Birdie! Yankees rookie first baseman Greg Bird goes deep for the second time for his first career two homer game highlighting the Yanks’ 4-3 win of the Twins. AP Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images...
View ArticleVideo Of Day: The Natural
When I think of baseball around this time of year, I am reminded of the 1984 classic The Natural. A great baseball movie featuring Robert Redford playing folk hero Roy Hobbs. A once can’t miss hot...
View ArticleGreetings: I’m Back!
It’s been a while since I was last here. Only been almost a year. There once was a time I posted all my observations on sports in this space. Things got in the way. Let’s just call them...
View ArticleA Finals Rematch
The NBA Finals gets going tomorrow night. It’s a Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Last year, the Warriors came from nowhere to win the whole thing behind the...
View ArticleYankees search for offense in Detroit
Tonight, the slumping Yankees are at Comerica Park to visit the Tigers in a make up game. They are losers of three straight after getting swept by the Blue Jays. Basically, Toronto owns them. The Jays...
View ArticleReviewing Baseball Picks Part I: American League
We’re two months into the 2016 baseball season. So, how’s it going? On my show Hard Hits, I dared to make baseball picks. From division and wildcard winners to World Series, I also took a shot at MVP,...
View ArticleNBA Finals Game 1: Warriors’ Strength in Numbers dismantle Cavaliers in...
Shaun Livingston finishes one of his 20 points off the bench highlighting a Warriors’ 104-89 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. AP Photo credit to Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images...
View ArticleDefense preserves Yankee 5-4 win over Tigers
Austin Romine applies the tag to Justin Upton for a huge inning ending out thanks to some great defense from Didi Gregorius, helping preserve a Yankees’ 5-4 win over the Tigers. AP Photo by Paul...
View ArticleRemembering The Greatest: RIP Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
Muhammad Ali In sad news, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. He died on Friday night at a hospital due to a respiratory condition in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Greatest was a three-time...
View ArticleDjokovic wins French Open to complete career grand slam
AP Photo by Getty Images Novak Djokovic made history today in Roland Garros. The men’s world number one won his first French Open. In doing so, he completed the career grand slam- joining Rafael Nadal,...
View ArticleRemembering D-Day
Remembering all the lives lost on D-Day. The Allies most successful battle during World War II against the Nazi Germans in Normandy that ended the war. Today is the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day. On June...
View ArticleRandom Thoughts: Muhammad Ali, NBA Finals, Yankees, Stanley Cup
King James goes airborn. A warm weekend in the first weekend in June has passed. Whether you’re in New York City or New Jersey or a forgotten borough as I am in Staten Island, it’s time to reflect on...
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