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By Ed Easton Jr.
Despite posting the best regular season win total in franchise history and earning home court advantage, the New York Liberty find themselves one loss away from playoff elimination.
The Liberty dropped game one of the best-of-three Eastern Conference Finals to the visiting Atlanta Dream 81 - 75 in front of the home crowd. Cappie Pondexter's 24 points weren't enough as the Liberty allowed six unanswered points in the game's final minute after taking a one point lead.
"Atlanta'...

by Ed Easton Jr.
Nine years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, Team U.S.A basketball defeated Lithuania 89 - 74 in their FIBA semifinals match up. Kevin Durant's 38 points has Team U.S.A one win away from capturing their first World Championship since 1994.
Durant dazzled the fans of Istanbul, shooting 14 for 25 from the field, and seemed unstoppable to a helpless Lithuania team throughout the game. Durant's 38 points broke the record for most points scored by a Team USA player in a...

by Ed Easton Jr.
The squad known as the "B-Team" gave an "A" effort in capturing gold at this year's FIBA World Basketball Championship Tournament. Team USA defeated Turkey 81 - 64 earning the country's first gold medal in FIBA play since 1994, in the process silencing any critics of the team's composition.
Kevin Durant led the team once again with 28 points as only 3 of his teammates scored over 8 points in the victory. Durant once again was unstoppable breaking another team record with most...

by Ed Easton Jr.
As the Jets continue to battle during this year's playoffs, we decided to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments in the franchise's history.
#10 Monday Night Miracle
On Monday, October 23rd 2000 at Giants Stadium, the Jets entered the fourth quarter down 30 - 7 to AFC East rival Miami Dolphins. Vinny Testaverde would go on to complete touchdown passes to Wayne Cherbet, Jermaine Wiggins, Laverneus Coles and even Jumbo Elliott leading to 30 fourth quarter points...

By Ed Easton Jr.
The trade deadline is looming in the NBA and the number one player on the Knicks' list continues to be Denver forward Carmelo Anthony. As Knick fans are getting excited by the possibility of Anthony in New York we decided to go down a memory lane of nightmares. Here's some reminders of the Knicks poor decision-making.
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During the summer of 1996, Charlotte Hornets star forward Larry Johnson was traded to the Knicks for Anthony Mason and Brad Lohaus. Johnson may be most reme...

by Ed Easton Jr.
Andy Pettitte has decide to come back to baseball. Below are some of his most outstanding moments on the field with the Yankees.
#5 - October 7, 2010 - 19th Postseason Win
Pettitte pitches seven strong innings as the Yankees defeat the Twins 5 - 2 in Game 1 of the 2010 ALDS. The win would serve as Pettitte's last playoff victory and become a Major League record 19th overall. The Yankees were able to snatch home field advantage from the Twins and sweep them in three games.
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By Ed Easton Jr.
There have been many New York teams that captured the hearts of fans on their way to a championship. These 10 teams did just that and more during their runs to the top of the mountain.
(Selections were based on fan impact for teams after 1960)
#10 - 1980 NY Islanders
The '80 Islanders finished their regular season with 39 wins and 91 points, in second place in the Patrick Division. The Islanders entered the playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres in the semifinals, winning the fi...

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