How extension could affect Islanders
A question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is what Noah Dobson’s next contract ends up looking like, for two reasons. First: Dobson is currently on pace for the …
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Why the Islanders might be close to figuring it out
Lane Lambert laughed when the question was asked because there wasn’t much else to do. As he’d pointed out toward the end of his press conference following Wednesday’s practice, the …
How the Jets’ offenses during their playoff drought measure up
I went to a dark place for this week’s newsletter. I have spent most of my day digging through the past 13 years of Jets offenses. I know, I know. …
Inside the elaborate dance behind the NFL’s flex schedule
The first “Monday Night Football” flex schedule will take place on Dec. 18 with the Eagles at the Seahawks replacing the Chiefs at the Patriots on ESPN/ABC. Patrick Mahomes and …
NFL playoff simulations show how drama will unfold in coming weeks
The Jets’ Super Bowl aspirations ended four snaps into the season. The Giants’ dreams were shredded during a 1-5 start. It is too late in the season for either team …
Why Knicks fans can be thankful: Jalen Brunson, trade options
It’s the day for thankfulness, and Knicks fans should have plenty of options to cite at their dinner tables, especially in the context of the previous 20-plus inglorious years. When …
What’s next for ESPN as it moves toward direct-to-consumer
In the very first SportsClicker newsletter, back in Sept., 2021, the lone topic was that the full ESPN would likely go direct-to-consumer within the next five years. Our ensuing reporting …
What Yankees changes will Hal Steinbrenner actually make?
Tuesday was likely another disappointing day for Yankees fans in a year filled with them. Anyone looking for red meat from Hal Steinbrenner in his Zoom meeting with the media …
Why ESPN wants two partners to buy into its future
Disney’s hope is to find two partners for ESPN as it attempts to sell a piece of the sports network, The Post has learned. In an ideal world, ESPN would …
When can Giants stars return from injury? It’s complicated
They need them back. The Giants need Saquon Barkley and Andrew Thomas back on the field, as soon as possible. Yesterday, if possible. Today, if possible. In time for Sunday’s …