Lou Lamoriello showed his commitment to the Islanders’ aging core by standing pat at the March trade deadline. But all year when asked about head coach Barry Trotz’s contract — which was expiring at the end of the 2022-23 season — Lamoriello demurred. And on Monday morning, in a stunning move, Lamoriello fired the Jack Adams … Continue reading Islanders Fire Barry Trotz After Four Seasons →

Rich Strike made one of the most remarkable come-from-behind victories in the history of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Rich Strike entered the race as an 80-1 favorite to win and is the second-longest shot ever to win the Derby. As the horses entered the final stretch, Rich Strike put up a furious push … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Shock: 80-1 Rich Strike Wins →

Francisco Lindor picked the perfect moment to hush the talk about his slump. In a ninth inning in which everything worked Thursday night, it was Lindor’s two-run homer off James Norwood that helped the Mets start believing.  They scored five additional runs after that homer as they rallied with seven runs in the ninth inning to … Continue reading Francisco Lindor’s Slump-Busting HR Propels Mets to Comeback Win Over Phillies →