Islanders vs. Canadiens

Biron will make his first start in two weeks

@ Nassau Coliseum:  Uniondale, New York

New York Islanders (13-15-7, 33 pts)

vs.

Montreal Canadiens (15-18-3, 33 pts)

Game time:  7 pm

TV: MSG Plus

The top 10 athletes of the 2000’s….No. 4

Most deadly on the court

There haven’t been too many NBA players who have come close to matching the dominance and achievements of Michael Jordan, but the number 4 athlete has certainly thrown his hat into the ring.  Straight out of High School, this NBA star has won rings, MVP’s, and scoring titles and is considered one of the most complete players in NBA history.  He has been elevated to every All-NBA team this decade, and has been featured in every NBA All-star game.  Often criticized off the court for being an unsavory character, nobody can deny the legacy the number 4 athlete continues to build while still playing in the prime of his career. 

Revenge is sweet

Gaborik scored his 24th goal in Rangers 5-2 win over Isles

 

via Associated Press

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — For one night, the New York Rangers‘ roster shake up worked.

Playing without benched veterans Wade Redden and Ales Kotalik, the Rangers responded to coach John Tortorella’s heavy hand and broke out of their offensive woes.

Ryan Callahan had two goals and two assists, and Henrik Lundqvist made 35 saves to lift the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night that snapped a five-game losing streak (0-3-2) and gave them a split of the home-and-home series.

In the words of Marv Albert: Yesssss!!!!!

Open at Work with Caution...

Bits n’ Pieces

- Rest in peace, Chris Henry passes at 26

- The future is here, Giants want Superbowl in 2014

- On a mission, Colts beat Jaguars to remain perfect

- Main event, Jones wants Pacquiao-Mayweather in Dallas

Faren and more bits after the jump…..

Knicks get Bull’D in Chicago

Knicks collapse again

via Associated Press

CHICAGO — The way this one started, the Chicago Bulls looked as though they were headed toward another blowout loss. Instead, they can breathe a little easier.

Luol Deng scored 24 points, John Salmons added 20 and the Bulls rallied from 17 down to beat the New York Knicks 98-89 Thursday night for their third win in 14 games.

Knicks at Chicago Tonight

@ The United Center: Chicago, Illinois

Tipoff- 8:00PM

TV- MSG

Radio- 1050AM

starters after the jump…

In the Darko, Milicic will return to Europe

Darko has had 15 DNP's this season

I thought Darko would be an integral part of the Knicks rotation this season, but I’m not running the team. Darko alongside with Nate Robinson have been banished to the bench and it does not look like they will be seeing any action soon. Milicic has 15 DNP’s this season and was placed on the inactive list on Tuesday when the Knicks faced the Bobcats.

Mets sign Japanese import Ryota Igarashi

Igarashi played for the Yakult Swallows last season

via New York Post

The Mets landed the leading contender to be their set-up man last night when they agreed to terms with hard-throwing Japanese import Ryota Igarashi on a two-year deal.

The 30-year-old Igarashi, a right hander whose best pitches are a forkball and splitter, had Tommy John surgery two years ago, but reportedly has regained most of his arm strength and throws regularly in the mid- to high-90s.

The top 10 athletes of the 2000’s….No. 5

Even Lebron and Kobe were impressed

While different cities have different tastes, America as a whole generally shows favor to professional sports and college events over say a track and field race or a Bobsled event.  In New York, we care more about Baseball Hot Stove and the health of Sanchez’s knee than (insert random Olympic Figure Skater.)   Nonetheless, the number 5 athlete has been cited by most as the greatest Olympian the world has ever seen, and took the sports world by storm this past decade .  As of August, 2009, this athlete had broken 37 world records and holds the record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics.

Number 5 athlete after the jump!

In the words of Marv Albert: Yesssss!!!!!

Open at Work with Caution...

Bits n’ Pieces

- Pray for him, Bengals Chris Henry in critical condition after accident

- Serious bidness, Mets and Bay talks intensify

- Bad timing, Tiger voted AP athlete of the decade

- QB Cooking, Frye to start over Russell for Raiders

test drive luxury and more bits after the jump….