Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, and the New York Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Capital One Arena on Sunday. New York will play either the Carolina Hurricanes or New York Islanders in the second round. The Hurricanes lead that best-of-7 series 3-1. Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck and Jack Roslovic scored for … Continue reading Rangers Sweep Capitals, Become First Team to Advance to Second Round of Playoffs →

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after nearly striking out and the host New York Yankees recorded a 7-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Judge hit his fourth homer of the season after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle (1-4) was called for a balk. Doyle was called for the balk after … Continue reading Aaron Judge Leads Yankees Over Athletics →

Prior to his number retirement ceremony, Dwight Gooden said more than once on Sunday he wanted to “make things right” with Mets fans after the way his tenure with the team ended in 1994, when he tested positive for cocaine and was suspended by MLB for all of the 1995 season. “The fans stuck with … Continue reading Mets Salute Dwight Gooden, Retire His Number →