John DeMarzo

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Check-in on Yanks, Mets prospects: 2 dominant starters lead way

Though it’s almost always about the here and now for the Yankees and Mets, an eye also must be kept on the future, and what’s coming next. Both teams always are...

'Shaq threatened to murder Kobe' during final season together

Gradually strained throughout their title run together, the relationship between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal deteriorated severely at the end of their co-existence in Los Angeles --- to the point...

Rangers tickets for Game 7 will cost you a small fortune

Want to see the Rangers try to advance to the Stanley Cup final for the second consecutive season? It’s going to cost you — big time. According to data from...

Carmelo Anthony is NBA's 'most overrated:' Bucks' Dudley

The hits keep on coming for Carmelo Anthony. Just one day after Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith reached the NBA Finals for the first time in their career following a...

LeBron James taking a role in Johnny Manziel's recovery

Johnny Manziel is a new man, and he has LeBron James to thank for that. Manziel, who is in camp with the Browns after spending ten weeks in a rehab...

The upside and harsh words for Mets' possible SS of future

Ever since Jose Reyes departed as a free agent following a 2011 season in which he hit .337 and captured the National League batting title, shortstop has been one eternal...

Lightning have home ice, but know it's not going to be easy

Seemingly overwhelmed by the moment in Game 1, the Lightning served notice on Monday night they’re resilient enough to bounce back and make this a series, posting an emphatic 6-2...

Ronda Rousey jabs Floyd Mayweather over violent history

Ronda Rousey is as feisty in front of a camera as she is in the ring. The UFC superstar, who was being interviewed by Access Hollywood about her role in...

Illinois coach accused of plotting racially segregated practices

The Illinois women's basketball program is under fire following a shocking series of abuse allegations against the coaching staff from former players -- including a claim that coaches considered conducting separate practices...

Warren Sapp's punishment: Stay away from prostitutes

Whatever Warren Sapp's lawyer is making, he deserves a raise. The Hall of Fame defensive tackle, who was arrested in Phoenix the day after the Super Bowl and charged with solicitation...

Obama joins Twitter and the Cubs get insulted

President Obama takes being a fan of the White Sox very seriously. Obama officially joined Twitter on Monday morning under the handle @POTUS, and began following people -- and sports...

Floyd Mayweather is the luckiest sports bettor in Vegas

Floyd Mayweather is unbeatable in the boxing ring and extremely lucky outside of it. The boxer, who is coming off a lackluster unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on May 2...

NFLer not afraid of plane walk because he's not 'chicken s--t'

Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy makes his living playing a violent contact sport. If he can survive that, he can survive anything -- and that includes walking on a plane flying over...

This Yanks top prospect looking more and more like the real deal

Outfielder Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ first-round draft pick in 2013, is only in the midst of his second professional season, but he has opened eyes with his performance at Double-A...

NYPD breaks up pro-Patriots 'sit-in' inside Goodell's lobby

Say this about Patriots fans: While they can be delusional, they're certainly devoted. On Tuesday afternoon, four Patriots fans, including David Portnoy, the so-called "presidente" of the Boston-based Barstool Sports...

How 'furious' Kraft and Patriots fans are fighting back at NFL

Listen closely and you can hear Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" blaring from Foxborough. The Patriots are outraged over the NFL's decision to hammer the organization with Deflategate...

Jeff Van Gundy: Playoff games with hacking worse than reruns

Warning: The NBA playoffs have been infiltrated by hackers. Intentional fouls are being committed at an alarming rate, turning what should be the league’s most entertaining month into a sometimes...

Bette Midler is adding to your Rangers' Game 7 angst

Who's to blame for the Rangers and Capitals being forced to wait an extra day to conclude their playoff series? Why, none other than Bette Midler, of course. Midler is scheduled...

There's now a $700K Las Vegas alternative for HS hoops stars

If you're a McDonald's All-American who doesn't want to go to college, you may no longer have to go overseas in order to make some money playing basketball before entering...

Phil Jackson throws playoff shade at Warriors

Phil Jackson is defending his beloved triangle at all costs. On Sunday afternoon, the Knicks president tweeted criticism about teams that rely heavily on 3-pointers, implying it isn't the way...