Professional Sports

The Final Stretch

4.22.13 at 9:43pm by Kris Venezia

The hockey scheduling gods have done the New York Rangers a favor, giving them an easy schedule at a crucial time in the hunt for a postseason spot. The Broadway Blue Shirts, with three games left, will take on Florida, Carolina and New Jersey, three teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs.

The Rangers are in the 8^th spot of the Eastern Conference with the Winnipeg Jets three points behind them the final week of the season, but Captain Ryan Callahan refuses to look in the rear view mirror.

Devils' Roller Coaster Ride Ends

4.22.13 at 3:24pm by Nick Logerfo

New Jersey is home to some of the biggest and fastest roller coasters in the world. Jersey’s hockey team, the Devils, must have taken some inspiration from this and had a season that was nothing short of a roller coaster ride. On the day after the New York Rangers eliminated the Devils from the playoffs it’s now time to reflect on the season that could have been, but never was.

2013 NFL Draft Preview: From Fan to Reporter

4.22.13 at 11:26am by Mack Rosenberg

WFUV Sports will provide live coverage from historic Radio City Music Hall for the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft featuring draftee interviews, live updates from Jets and Giants camp, analysis from local and national writers across the country and pick by pick analysis. Each day this week, we will provide an in depth look at the draft, from the fan experience to local draft previews. Check in each day for a new prespective, and be sure to tune in live to One on One's NFL Friday: NFL Draft Edition on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Today, Mack Rosenberg gives his insight after attending the past four NFL Drafts.

On Deck: April 22nd - Harvey Outduels Strasburg

4.22.13 at 12:38am by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk about the big weekend around the major leagues including big series wins against divisional foes for the Yankees and Mets. Plus, WFUV Mets beat reporter Julian Atienza joins the guys to talk about the Harvey-Strasburg showdown and what to expect from the Amazins going forward.

Hello Playoffs: What to Expect from the Brooklyn Nets

4.20.13 at 7:41pm by Kenny Ducey

Derrick Rose isn’t playing (yet), and that means Deron Williams is ready for the spotlight in his first playoff stint as a Net. “I feel good, I definitely feel confident. I’m excited about being back in the playoffs; it’s been two years since I’ve been there. I’m ready to go,” said Williams after Wednesday’s win over Detroit. Williams last played postseason ball in 2010, for the Utah Jazz, and averaged over 24 points per game. This time, though, he won’t be dishing to Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko, and Paul Millsap.

New Look Knicks Seeking Revenge Against Celtics

4.20.13 at 2:48pm by Steve Simineri

Just last spring the Knicks were eliminated in five quick games by the Miami Heat, but for Knick fans that feels like a decade ago, as the team had their best regular season in nearly twenty years. In a short few months fans have all but forgotten about Linsanity and barely recall two Aprils back where the team was quickly swept by the Boston Celtics in the first-round.

On Deck: April 18th - Jeter Out Until After the All-Star Break

4.18.13 at 6:21pm by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss Derek Jeter's setback and how the Bombers will adjust to life without their captain. Plus, Bryce Harper's eventful week and Jose Bautista's back injury.

State of the Yankees: Kevin Youkilis, from Villain to Acceptance

4.17.13 at 9:58am by Nolan Silbernagel

It’s a warm, early spring night in the Bronx. Kevin Youkilis steps up to the plate, and hits a ground ball that goes just past the shortstop and third baseman for a base hit, his second one of the night.

A long chorus of “Yoouuukkkk” from the 34,000 fans echoes throughout Yankee stadium. If a similar scene were to occur within the past few years, when Youkilis was on the hated Boston Red Sox squad, one can almost guarantee the home New York crowd would have replaced “Youk” with “Boooo”.

It’s amazing how fast allegiances can change in sports.

Knicks' Competent Leadership a Major Asset

4.16.13 at 7:14pm by Steve Simineri

After Pat Riley’s bolted town for Miami following the 1994-1995 season the likes of Don Nelson, Jeff Van Gundy, Don Chaney, Lenny Wilkins, Larry Brown, Isiah Thomas and Mike D’Antoni have come to lead the Knicks back to the promised land. But, all failed. In fact the group failed to land even a single division crown.

At long last behind the leadership of Mike Woodson, the Knicks first round draft choice in 1980, the franchise has secured their first division title in 19 seasons and first 50 win season in over a decade. Both achievements were goals he set for his team at the start of the season, despite New York being overlooked by many (in fact, not one of the 35 ESPN.com NBA writers picked them to win the Atlantic).

On Deck: April 15th - HIROK!

4.15.13 at 10:22am by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia wrap up the Yankees' and Mets' weekend series wins, including sparking performances from Hiroki Kuroda and Matt Harvey. They also go out west where they discuss the recent brawl between the Dodgers and Padres, and the first Home Run of the season for Josh Hamilton.