Professional Sports

The Streak Might Be Over, But These Heat Are Still Special

4.2.13 at 1:10pm by Steve Simineri

Almost three years ago the in-your-face summer spectacle at Miami's American Airlines Arena, celebrated the arrival of LeBron James. He was asked if he took his talents to Miami to win a championship and he famously proclaimed, "Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven." This came on the heels of James and ESPN partnering for the tasteless special, "The Decision," leaving him and the Heat as public enemy No. 1. In the ensuing months the team was booed in every arena, ripped to shreds all over the Internet, and crushed by most talking heads.However, when Miami’s Team President Pat Riley was recruiting James to the Heat during the summer of 2010 he sold the reigning MVP on the chance to be the focal point of not just a Champion, but a dynasty.

On Deck's 2013 Season Preview

4.1.13 at 7:03am by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia prepare you for a great 2013 MLB Season, going division-by-division with predictions as well as player and team spotlights. They also predict the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners, and as always, go in-depth on the Yankees and Mets.

One on One with MLB.com's Matthew Leach

3.31.13 at 10:36pm by Mack Rosenberg

MLB.com National Columnist Matthew Leach joined Kenny Ducey and I this Saturday to help preview the baseball season. We talked to Matthew about the Yankees and their expectations headed into this season. In addition, we got his opinion on Johan Santana's season ending injury and his future with the Mets.

On Deck: March 28th - Kyle Lohse Signed!

3.28.13 at 7:41pm by Kenny Ducey, Kris Venezia

Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk Kyle Lohse's signing, a few Yankees moves, and the possible retirement of AJ Burnett on the final Spring Training episode of On Deck.

On Deck: March 24th - Yanks Get Wells

3.24.13 at 9:07pm by Kris Venezia, Matt Sinise

Kriz Venezia and Matt Sinise discuss the Yankees' pursuit of Vernon Wells and the possibility of Derek Jeter starting the season on the DL. Also, they update you on David Wright's injury and the latest moves and rumors around the league.

A Possible Storm Is Brewing In The Bronx...

3.24.13 at 2:06pm by Steve Simineri

Since 1995 when the Yankees began their remarkable run of reaching the postseason seventeen of eighteen seasons and winning five World Championships, the goal in the Bronx has never been to simply make the playoffs because meaningful baseball in October was seemingly a natural birthright for Yankee fans.

Nets' Voice Chris Carrino Goes One on One

3.24.13 at 12:50am by Mike Watts

Chris Carrino, the radio voice of the Nets on WFAN and a WFUV alum, joined Alex Smith and Matt Sinise during One on One to chat about the Nets' recent winning ways.

On Deck: March 20th - Rotten Apples

3.21.13 at 12:33am by Kris Venezia, Matt Sinise

Kriz Venezia and Matt Sinise discuss the impact of mounting injuries on both the Yankees and Mets. Also, they look back at the Dominican Republic winning the World Baseball Classic, and discuss the future of the WBC.

Despite Decade-Long Struggles, Knicks and Rangers Have Come a Long Way

3.20.13 at 1:13am by Steve Simineri

Madison Square Garden is legendarily known as, ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’, but that very building has had some unpleasantly long summers for quite some time now. The Knicks are going on 40 years removed since their last Championship, and the Rangers last won a Stanley Cup behind Mark Messier’s guarantee in 1994, their first and last since 1940.

James Southerland: Stock Up

3.15.13 at 3:46am by Kenny Ducey

It goes without saying James Southerland can shoot the basketball. The 6’ 8” Senior Forward has hit 12 of the 15 threes he’s attempted through two games at the Big East Tournament, and he’s not done yet. Just five more and he’ll break the record of 16 held by Gerry McNamara, a former Orangeman, for most in a single tournament in history.