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The inevitable is about to become a reality. Jets owner Woody Johnson is heading to England to become to United State Ambassador to the United Kingdom, after President Donald Trump nominated him this week.  If the U.S. Senate approves Johnson's appointment, than the Jets will be left in the hands of Johnson's brother, Chris. Oh by the way, Johnson's appointment will be for three years, and he will have to live in England. While some cynical Jets fans might be happy that Woody might be leaving, he will remain the principal owner of the team. Such an appointment is not unusual, since late Steelers owner Dan Rooney was the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland under President Obama. Keep in mind that was the Steelers -- one of the best run organizations in sports. This is the Jets. It will be even more fascinating to see how Chris Johnson, who has no football experience, runs the franchise during the most critical point in its history. The team is visibly trying to tank the seaso...

The bizarre times of the New York Knicks continues to be, well, bizarre. After fielding calls for days leading up to the NBA Draft about forward Kistaps Porzingis, Knicks President Phil Jackson decided not to trade the Knicks All Star, mainly because he was asking for too much. There were rumors that the Knicks were close to a deal with the Phoenix Suns, but nothing came of that deal, because the Knicks wanted Devin Booker and the number 4 overall pick in return. Jackson even committed the biggest sin of all taking calls from the division rival Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, but nothing happened either. So instead the Knicks decided to stand pat on Porzingis, at least for now, and drafted Frenchman Frank Ntilikina with their eighth pick in the draft. Ntilikina is a point-guard by trade, and the Knicks desperately need leadership at the position. While they passed on more well known players like Malik Monk, who went to Charlotte, the Knicks are hopping that Ntilikina turns ou...

Part II of my show from June 15. Here Karen Vankat and I talk about the drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. Since Karen is a big Giants fan, I wanted to get her take on what is going on with Big Blue's star wide receiver. The reports were rampant that Beckham skipped OTA's because of his contract. Perhaps, even though OTA's are voluntary. Still Beckham is one of the lowest paid receivers in the NFL, but is he worth it considering the drama he brings on and off the field?

Just when ya thought things were starting to look up for the Mets, the events of Thursday night happened. Matt Harvey will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a stress injury to the scapula bone in his right shoulder. This is the latest setback for Harvey who has already undergone Tommy John Surgery and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome the last two seasons. According to reports Harvey's velocity was way down, averaging only 91.8 mph on his fastball in the Mets 9-4 win over the Cubs. Harvey lasted only four innings in that game. Harvey was even quoted as saying he hasn't thrown 87 mph with a fastball since he was in high school. This is a huge setback for a pitcher who is starting to turn an injury prone career. Once a budding superstar, Harvey's career has come crashing to earth. Last season, Harvey was lost for the year with the Thoracic Outlet injury in his shoulder, after pitching in only 17 games. Before being disabled he was putting together the worst year of...

Check out my podcast from Thursday night where I talk about Aaron Judge's torrid stretch with the New York Yankees, and whether he can get to 60-plus homers this season. My guest on the show, is Karen Vankat. Enjoy!

It's hard to believe that it has been almost 20 years since Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa dazzled us all with their pursuit of Roger Maris' then-record 61-homer season from 1961. It was a time when baseball came back to the fans after the bitter 1994-lockout that canceled that season's World Series. 1998 was the pinnacle of the sport at that time. We had heroes. McGwire and Sosa were our heroes. The Yankees won a record 125 games, and baseball once again reminded us why it is and will always be our national pastime. As we all know, some 19 to 20 years later, 1998 was just that a mirage. Allegations, followed by testimony, followed by one embarrassment after another proved that McGwire and Sosa, and soon Barry Bonds were all using steroids. The great home run seasons? The records? They all meant nothing.  In fact, Jose Canseco's proclamation that the majority of players were using steroids, disturbingly seemed more plausible by the day. We'll never forget the g...

METS 6 / CUBS 1 The suddenly resurgent Mets won their fourth in a row in dominant fashion against the World Champion Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on Monday. The win was the latest in a recent string of success for New York as they try to turn their season around in mid-June. New York waisted little time getting the party started. In the bottom of the second, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera cracked a solo home run off embattled veteran starter John Lackey to give the Mets a 1-0 lead. Cabrera had a huge night for New York. In the fourth inning, Cabrera hit another solo homer off Lackey to push the Mets to a 4-0 advantage. Truth be told, Cabrera needed that kind of game -- he has not played well this year, and there has been a call from Mets fans for the team to call up top prospect Amed Rosario. While the Mets don't want to rush Rosario, Cabrera watch has been on for a while. This performance will help cool the temperature a bit. Speaking of heat, how about Jacob deGrom? deGrom was ...

At 28-33 considering all the circumstances of this season, the Mets are still floundering. There is nothing good about being five games under .500, 9.5 games out of first in the NL East, and 8.5 out of a wild card. But if the Mets want to take any solace it is this. It is only June 12. And the events of this weekend should (believe it or not) should give Mets fans some sliver of optimism. The Mets are coming off a huge weekend. A weekend where not only did they take three of four from the Atlanta Braves on the road, but got healthier in the process. Yoenis Cespedes returned to the Mets lineup on Saturday after missing a better part of the last month and a half with a hamstring injury. The Mets missed having the slugger in their lineup, they were 15-19 without him, and watched their lineup become lefty-dominant -- which is never a good thing. Once back in the lineup, Cespedes gave the Mets some credibility on Saturday afternoon, and when he cracked a grand slam homer in the ninth in...

On Thursday morning I had the opportunity to head to the Norwood Club on West 14th Street in New York City to meet up with Mets ace Noah Syndergaard to talk about his partnership with Cholula Hot Sauce. Syndergaard has joined a new team, the "Order of Cholula", or a group of individuals who have enjoyed using the spice in their lives.  Thor, as he is better known by adoring Mets fans, is a no stranger to hot sauce, in fact he craves it, especially with his now legendary "Bowl of Doom." According to a press release issued by Cholula Hot Sauce: " The first person to join the Order of Cholula is Noah Syndergaard. Known for his on-field prowess and flavorful character, Noah shares his love for Cholula by headlining a recruitment-style video debuting today at www.OrderofCholula.com . The captivating short film features inspiring stories of real Cholula fans who credit the role the flavorful hot sauce plays in their lives – including Syndergaard himself. The ...