Name: Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma on Bueckers' first game back from injury after UConn's win over St. John's
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Description: Following UConn's 71-45 win over St. Johns, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod speaks with Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma about Bueckers' first game back from injury, how the team is clicking, and the Huskies' second half dominance.

Mets

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Jets

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the Jets signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal and why the former Bears and Steelers QB is the perfect guy to take a chance on.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Jamien Sherwood re-signing with the Jets for $45 million and how the linebacker went from a special teams player to one of New York's defensive leaders.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Jets releasing Davante Adams after playing only 11 games in New York and what the team may do to bolster their wide receiver corps.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes says the Jets opted to take OT Olu Fashanu in last year's NFL Draft over TE Brock Bowers, preferring protection over playmaker. This year, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is a definite consideration with the No. 7 pick. He's the complete package both as a receiver and a blocker, something the Jets have not had at that position in quite some time.

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Giants

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