Name: Nets GM Sean Marks 'optimistic' mask mandate will be lifted in NYC, goal remains a 'Championship' | Nets News Conference
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Description: Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks remains "optimistic" that mask mandate will be lifted in New York City, allowing Kyrie Irving to return to the team full-time. In spite of all the turmoil, Marks reiterated that the team's only goal is to win an NBA Championship.

Mets

Following the Mets' 6-2 loss to the Yankees, Juan Soto and Carlos Mendoza react to playing their former club, the "respectful" boo's from the Yankees fans, and Tylor Megill's struggles on the mound.

Juan Soto on return to Yankees Stadium, Carlos Mendoza calls fans 'respectful' in Mets' loss

It was a rough night for Mets starter Tylor Megill who allowed four earned runs, walking five while failing to get out of the third inning in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. Offensively, the Mets weren't much better, mustering just five hits and two runs off Carlos Rodon and the Yankees bullpen. Juan Soto made his return to Yankee Stadium and was soundly booed throughout the night.

Mets vs Yankees (5/16/25) | Mets Highlights

On Mets Off Day Live, former Mets pitcher Trevor May and Will Sammon from The Athletic discuss the performances so far this season by Brett Baty and Mark Vientos.

How should Mets handle Brett Baty and Mark Vientos? | Mets Off Day Live

On the series premiere of New York 4 to 7 presented by Verizon, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod alongside Mets pre and post game analyst Todd Zeile and Yankees beat reporter for MLB.com Bryan Hoch break down the major storylines surrounding this years Subway Series. Topics include Juan Soto's return to the Bronx, how impressive both rotations have been, and who could be a game-changer in this three game set.

Mets-Yankees Subway Series Preview: Juan Soto vs Aaron Judge | New York 4 to 7

On Mets Off Day Live, former Mets pitcher Trevor May and Will Sammon from The Athletic preview the first round of the 2025 Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees, and discuss all the big storylines including possibly the biggest one – Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx.

More pressure in Subway Series: Mets, Yankees, or Juan Soto? | Mets Off Day Live

Mets pitching prospect Raimon Gomez, whose fastball has consistently reached triple-digits at St. Lucie, didn't disappoint in his first appearance for Brooklyn recording a strikeout at 101-mph. Gomez ended up getting the win with an assist from third baseman Jacob Reimer's seventh home run of the season. Jett Williams and Ronny Mauricio boosted Double-A Binghamton's offense with a pair of long doubles, a stolen base and two RBI.

Mets Prospects Highlights | Gomez, Williams, Mauricio | 5/15/25

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari offers his take on how Juan Soto will perform in the Subway Series as a Met after spurning the Yankees.

Is Juan Soto ready for the Subway Series as a Met?   Baseball Night in NY

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY’s Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins the show and talks about Brett Baty showing signs that he might be in the big leagues to stay.

Gary Cohen talks ‘2024 Mark Vientos vibes’ for Brett Baty | The Mets Pod

On Mets Off Day Live, former Mets pitcher Trevor May and Will Sammon from The Athletic break down the Mets' series with the Pirates and preview their Subway Series matchup against the Yankees.

Brett Baty here to stay, Mets starting pitchers making history | Mets Off Day Live

Yankees

Carlos Rodon had to grind out his win over the Mets but got plenty of offensive help and assistance from the bullpen. Cody Bellinger was one of the hitting stars, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored.

Carlos Rodon and Cody Bellinger talk Yanks winning Subway Series opener over Mets

When Yankees first baseman Ben Rice said hitting can definitely be "contagious," he wasn't kidding. The offense exploded for 10 runs in the seventh inning as they turned a one-run game into a 12-3 rout of San Diego. Austin Wells belted a grand slam and had five RBI, Rice had a pair of hits and two RBI. Starter Clarke Schmidt allowed just two runs over six innings and got to talk a little smack with former teammate Michael King after the Yankees win.

 Ben Rice, Austin Wells and Clarke Schmidt talk Yankees 10-run seventh inning in win over Padres

On Baseball Night in NY, former Met and Yankee Adam Ottavino discusses what he's seeing with Yankees reliever Devin Williams' poor performances.

Former Met and Yankee Adam Ottavino talks Devin Williams' troubles in the Bronx  | Baseball Night in NY

Aaron Judge spoke with the media after the Yankees' 7-5 loss to the Rays at Yankee Stadium on Sunday to discuss the disappointment in losing a series to a division rival, while Cody Bellinger touched on his feelings of accomplishment after hitting his 200th career home run.

Aaron Judge on Yankees dropping series to Rays, Cody Bellinger talks hitting 200th career home run

Aaron Judge and Austin Wells both hit solo home runs but the rest of the lineup couldn't solve Rays starter Zack Littell in the Yankees 3-2 loss. Manager Aaron Boone and lead-off man Cody Bellinger both credited Littell with keeping the hitters guessing. Boone lamented the fateful eighth inning when Tampa mustered a two-run rally to take the lead saying their hits "had eyes." Starter Ryan Yarbrough pitched into the fifth  inning allowing just one hit but walking three batters which he said "was not the start I was looking for."

 Aaron Boone, Cody Bellinger and Ryan Yarbrough on Yankees frustrating loss to Rays

Max Fried tossed seven innings of one-hit ball and Paul Goldschmidt provided all the offense the Yankees would need with a three-run homer as they shut out the Rays 3-0. Fried complimented batterymate Austin Wells for keeping him focused while Goldschmidt felt he began to rebound at the plate towards the end of last season and it has carried over to the Bronx. 

Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt on Yankees blanking Rays in 3-0 win

Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Jets' 2025 schedule release.

New York Jets 2025 schedule reaction from Connor Hughes

Jets rookie minicamp continued on Saturday as first-round pick Armand Membou worked on his technique with the coaches. The wide receivers and defensive backs went hard during their positional drills including safety Malachi Moore while edge rusher Tyler Baron refined his swim move in a one-on-one rep. 

Jets Rookie Camp Highlights | Armand Membou, Malachi Moore, Tyler Baron | 5/10/25

Both cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and safety Malachi Moore feel "blessed" to be rookies with the Jets organization, under the watchful eye of new head coach Aaron Glenn. Thomas says he's already being peppered with questions during positional meetings but has hit the playbook and feels prepared. Moore talked about living out his "childhood dream," of being an NFL player. He called the coaching staff demanding and he "loves it." 

Defensive backs Azareye'h Thomas and Malachi Moore on their first impressions of Jets rookie camp 

Jets rookie head coach Aaron Glenn met the media during his first rookie minicamp to discuss adapting from a being coordinator to having the top job, the phases of the offseason, and his early thoughts on Armand Membou, Arian Smith and other players in camp.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn reveals what he sees from the team’s rookies so far

New York Jets rookies Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith explain their experience in the organization so far. Membou jokes about not knowing how much money his rookie deal was until he signed his contract while Taylor says he heard from QB Justin Fields since being drafted.

Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, and Arian Smith describe first day at Jets rookie camp

The New York Jets kicked off rookie minicamp for the first time under new head coach Aaron Glenn, who got the chance to watch rookies Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith and more in action during their first practice at Florham Park on Friday.

Jets Rookie Camp Highlights | Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith | 5/9/25

SNY’s Jeane Coakley speaks with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, GM Darren Mougey, and 2025 draft picks Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith, and Malachi Moore about their goals for the upcoming season, their reactions to being drafted by New York, and what it means to make it to the NFL.

Aaron Glenn, Armand Membou, and other draft picks react to Jets' 2025 draft

Jets Nation goes “In the Trenches” with Connor Rogers and Willie Colon as they highlight Jets' first-round draft pick tackle Armand Membou and how he could complete a stellar young Jets offensive line.

Is first-round pick Armand Membou the final piece to a stellar Jets offensive line?

SNY's Chelsea Sherrod, Bart Scott, Willie Colon, and Connor Rogers discuss Jets' second round pick tight end Mason Taylor and how he will help the Jets offense as a patch catcher and blocker.

Bart Scott on how Mason Taylor will help Justin Fields and Jets offense | Jets Nation

Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Giants' 2025 schedule release.

New York Giants 2025 schedule reaction from Connor Hughes

New York Giants defensive rookies Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander explain their mindset heading into their NFL careers and hearing from former legend Michael Strahan after their first day of camp.

Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander describe first day of Giants training camp and message from Michael Strahan

The New York Giants began rookie minicamp on Friday, with Michael Strahan in the house and some prized rookies on the field. Get your first looks at Abdul Carter in action, new QB Jaxson Dart showing off his arm, and drills with RB Cam Skattebo.

Giants Rookie Camp Highlights | Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, Can Skattebo | 5/9/25

New York Giants offensive rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo describe how they want to prove themselves at the next level and their experience with head coach Brian Daboll so far.

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo adjust to Giants offensive style in rookie camp

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll explains how he plans to get rookie QB Jasxon Dart adjusted to the NFL, including learning a cadence rather than a clapping snap count. Daboll also comments on what number Abdul Carter will be wearing this season.

Brian Daboll on plans for QB Jasxon Dart in Giants rookie camp

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll recapped the final day of the NFL Draft in which they chose Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Purdue guard Marcus Mbow, tight end Thomas Fidone from Nebraska and  Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black. Both men cited Skattebo as one of their favorite players in the draft and were also surprised Mbow was still available.

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen on Giants selecting RB Cam Skattebo and guard Marcus Mbow in NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes analyzes the Giants' 2025 NFL Draft picks. Hughes believes the Giants finally have an "identity," and a vision for the franchise. Adding the draft's top edge rusher in Abdul Carter and moving up to snag promising future QB Jaxson Dart makes it the best offseason the Giants have had in recent memory.

Giants score big in 2025 NFL Draft, selecting elite edge rusher Abdul Carter and future QB Jaxson Dart

Check out the 2024 Arizona State highlights from RB Cam Skattebo, taken by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cam Skattebo Highlights | Arizona St RB | 2025 New York Giants Draft Pick

Check out the 2024 Toledo highlights from DT Darius Alexander, taken by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Darius Alexander Highlights | Toledo DT | 2025 New York Giants Draft Pick

Knicks

Jalen Brunson said he and his teammates were "disgusted" after watching how poorly the Knicks played in Game 5.They turned the tables on the Celtics back home at MSG with a dominant 119-81 win to close out their playoff series four games to two. Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart also talked about the overwhelming support they got from The Garden crowd in leading the franchise to their first conference final in 25 years.

Bridges, Towns, Brunson and Hart on going to Eastern Conference Final after dominant Knicks win in Game 6 

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White react to the Celtics' 119-81 loss to the Knicks, their struggles in Game 6, and what they think their team looks like next season.

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White on Celtics' season ending: 'Losing to the Knicks feels like death'

After advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, OG Anunoby and Deuce McBride discuss the Knicks' dominant win over the Celtics, being a part of New York history, and having the chance to "do something special."

OG Anunoby and Miles McBride on Knicks' energy in series clinching win over Celtics

Joe Mazzulla and Kristaps Porzingis react to the Knicks eliminating the Celtics from the playoffs, the MSG crowd, and where Boston goes from here.

Joe Mazzulla and Kristaps Porzingis credit Tom Thibodeau and Knicks after Celtics' playoff exit

Following the Knicks' 119-81 win over the Celtics, Tom Thibodeau discusses making the Eastern Conference Finals, Josh Hart's performance in Game 6 against Boston, and what to expect in New York's series against the Pacers.

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks defeating the Celtics and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals

On SportsNite, Michelle Margaux is joined by CP "The Fanchise" of Knicks Fan TV to discuss what Knicks fans are saying after the Game 5 loss. CP touches on the wide-range of emotions in the series, what the atmosphere will be like at MSG for Game 6 and which Knick really needs to step up for them to close out the series. Then Michelle and John Jastremski wonder if Jalen Brunson has to be superman again for the Knicks to prevail  in Game 6.

CP 'The Fanchise' on whether Knicks can rebound from a sub-par Game 5 in Boston and win series | SportsNite

There was no furious comeback in Game 5 as Boston blew out New York 127-102. Knicks captain Jalen Brunson struggled to explain why the Knicks are -22 in third quarters in their series with the Celtics, or why communication on defense continues to be an issue but it comes down to attention to details and "locking in."

Jalen Brunson tries to explain another poor Knicks third quarter that leads to Game 5 loss

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley  discuss the biggest difference in the 3rd quarter, how the Celtics were able to get open looks and Karl Anthony-Towns' continued struggles. Sal Licata and Jonathan Macri also offer their thoughts on what was the most disappointing aspect of Game 5, Luke Kornet's impact on the Boston lineup and the Knicks' concern level for Game 6.

Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks uninspired Game 5 loss to Celtics | SportsNite

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown spoke with the media after the Celtics' Game 5 victory to discuss the team's resilient effort in forcing Game 6 against the Knicks after a crushing loss and season-ending injury to Jayson Tatum in Game 4.

Jaylen Brown talks Celtics' bounce-back win over the Knicks in Game 5

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