The Islanders season, which sputtered along coughing up plumes of smoke like a broken-down engine, finally came to an end with a 6-4 loss to the Lightning. Six months ago, they were envisioning the Stanley Cup. Now?  They finish with a 37-35-10 record, and you wouldn’t blame them for being a little bit relieved that … Continue reading Hockey: Islanders End Season With Loss to Lightning →

Buck Showalter was the perfect hire for the Mets. This franchise badly needed a voice in the dugout that has been there before, that has managed in the big leagues and on the biggest stage. Showalter has managed in New York and has won over 1,500 games in his career. “It was Buck’s ability to … Continue reading New York Mets’ Buck Showalter Will Do Well As New Manager →

It wasn’t pretty, but the New Jersey Generals picked up their first win in the new USFL on Friday night. The Generals (1-1) held off the Michigan Panthers 10-6 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. in a game that was devoid of effective offense. Michigan fell to 0-2. All 16 points were scored in the … Continue reading New Jersey Generals Get First USFL Win, But It Wasn’t Pretty →