Name: Sauce Gardner on 'travelling' to face top WRs, being a mentor for Jets secondary, championship aspirations
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Description: New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner met the media at the Jets OTAs on Tuesday and discussed several topics including, facing every opponent's best wide receiver, building on two All-Pro seasons, being a mentor to rookies in the Jets secondary like Qwan'tez Stiggers and his belief that the team's goal remains winning the Super Bowl.

Mets

Jeff McNeil was hit on the right wrist in Friday's win over the Reds and what he thought was no big deal turned out to be a huge setback to the Mets playoff chase. McNeil sustained a fracture that will likely end his season. It's the second straight year that he's endured a season-ending injury and while he's obviously frustrated, McNeil believes his teammates are more than capable of making up for his loss. 

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The Mets will likely be without Jeff McNeil for the rest of the season with a broken wrist. McNeil got HBP vs the Reds on Friday night. Find out if Jeff could possibly return for the Mets if a playoff opportunity presents itself.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was extremely impressed with Mark Vientos' poise during his long at-bat against former Met Justin Wilson in the 10th inning before crushing a walk-off two-run homer. Vientos said it "always feels good to hit a walk-off home run", but especially in the middle of a pennant race.

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SNY's Steve Gelbs talks with a jubilant Mark Vientos after his walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Mets their eighth consecutive victory.

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Mark Vientos blasted the second of his two home runs on the night in the bottom of the 10th inning with a man on to give the Mets a 6-4 win. It was New York's eighth win in a row, the first time they've done that since 2019.

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SNY's Steve Gelbs catches up with Mets closer Edwin Diaz who talks about his fastball velocity returning to triple digits. Diaz admits it took longer than he thought to find his form again after missing all of 2023 but he says his confidence is back and he's ready to "compete" and help this team get to the postseason.

Mets closer Edwin Diaz talks uptick in velocity, 'feeling really good'

On Mets Off Day Live presented by Planet Fitness, SNY host Chelsea Sherrod alongside co-host of The Mets Pod Joe DeMayo and Mets play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad discuss David Stearns' comments on Tuesday afternoon, the state of the NL Wild Card Race, and how the Mets should feel about their playoff chances. NOTE: This episode was filmed on Wednesday afternoon, so Wild Card standings may be outdated.

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about the potential return of Kodai Senga to the Mets rotation, and how he could still help the team this season.

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On Mets Off Day Live presented by Planet Fitness, SNY host Chelsea Sherrod alongside co-host of The Mets Pod Joe DeMayo and Mets play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad discuss Jesse Winker's addition to the Mets and the impact he has made in his short time in New York.

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Yankees

On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, Hannah Keyser, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino and  Anthony McCarron have a spirited conversation about Yankees' GM Brian Cashman's comments regarding his decision not to call up Jasson Dominguez and stick with Alex Verdugo.

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The SNY Baseball Night in New York crew looks at Giancarlo Stanton’s HOF credentials. Is Stanton a HOF caliber player and is he underappreciated as a Yankee?

Does Giancarlo Stanton have HOF credentials?

On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata asks Andy Martino why the Yankees still have not brought up Jasson Dominguez.  

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It was a game to forget for the Yankees on Sunday, beaten by the Cardinals 14-7. Nestor Cortes was unable to find his "swing and miss" pitches, lasting just four innings, allowing five runs. Juan Soto tried to explain what happened on his outfield misplay in the seventh inning that led to three St. Louis runs. The lone bright spot was the return of Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees lineup, where he contributed an RBI double and "felt good to be back."

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Aaron Boone talks after the Yanks lose to the Cardinals 14-7. Hear what went wrong for the Yankees and also hear more from Anthony Rizzo and Tommy Kahnle.

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Aaron Boone excited to have Anthony Rizzo back on field with Yanks. Boone tells more about what Rizzo has that adds more pop to their lineup.

Aaron Boone excited to have Anthony Rizzo back on field with Yanks

Yankees manager Aaron Boone chalked up starter Will Warren's tough outing in a 6-5 loss to the Cardinals as a young pitcher "gaining experience." Warren was hurt by Brendan Donovan's three-run homer in his four-inning stint and admitted to being frustrated but is learning what pitches he can and can't get away with at the major league level. The Yankees did send Warren back to Triple-A after he met the media but expect him to return in September.

Will Warren and Aaron Boone on Warren's rough outing in Yankees loss to Cardinals

August 31, 1997, Yankees retire Don Mattingly’s number 23. Hear more about Mattingly’s career and what aspects of his game made him a standout player.

On this iconic day in NY sports history, the Yankees retire Don Mattingly’s number 23

The Yankees look to take another from the Cards on Saturday in the Bronx. Find out the key factors in their success vs the Cardinals, Austin Wells’ contributions to the team and the possible return of Anthony Rizzo.

Yankees beat Cards on Friday night and look to take another today at Yankee Stadium

Jets

Despite being a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner isn't satisfied. He specifically wants to create more turnovers while also continuing to perfect his craft. Gardner knows the Jets defense will have their hands full on Monday night against a talented 49ers squad but "can't wait to see it unfold." 

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Mike Patton of ‘Touring the AFC South’ joins Dexter Henry for a look at Jets AFC South opponents for the 2024 NFL season. How good are the Texans, are the Colts underrated and how good is Trevor Lawrence? 

Examining Jets AFC South opponents for the 2024 NFL season

SNY Play Ball presented by Toyota partnered with the New York Jets to host a youth clinic for the Teaneck Jr. Football program at the Jets training facility in Florham Park. Wide receivers Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee were on hand to help run drills with the youngsters.

SNY Play Ball and the Jets host clinic for Teaneck Jr. Football

New York Jets defensive linemen Jermaine Johnson and Quinnen Williams discuss the state of the team's pass rush heading into Week 1 against the 49ers.

Jermaine Johnson and Quinnen Williams on Jets' defense heading into Week 1

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has high praise for quarterback Aaron Rodgers with regards to his return from injury and his influence on the team's Week 1 game plan.

Jets' Nathaniel Hackett speaks highly of Aaron Rodgers ahead of Week 1

On Jets Game Plan, Jeane Coakley, Willie Colon and Connor Rogers offer their thoughts on the Jets' team expectations as they get set to open the 2024 season.

Will the Jets meet their lofty expectations for the 2024 season?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes says no Haason Reddick for the Jets, no problem. The quality depth of Jets defensive line presents a huge challenge for any offense. Connor says to keep an eye on third-year pro Micheal Clemons who may be ready to break out. 

NFL Insider highlights depth of Jets talented defensive line

On the Season 2 premiere of Jets Class, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes rings the bell as the return of the NFL brings a sophomore year of Jets Class, SNY’s digital series that delivers Jets content of all shapes and sizes.  Kicking off with a rapid fire recap of the offseason, the show then gets to work with a preview of the entire AFC East, drops betting advice from old friend Brookie the Baby Bookie, and reveals how Sauce Gardner is taking the teacher to school by living Connor’s life better than Connor.

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New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers discusses the team's expectations for the upcoming season, previews their Week 1 matchup with the 49ers, and touches on the standard he holds himself to each time he takes the field.

Aaron Rodgers 'expects greatness' every time he takes the field for Jets

Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks with Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers about his mindset going into Week 1 of his first NFL season, transition from college football to the NFL, and Isaiah Simmons makes a guest appearance to give his prediction for how Nabers will do this season.

Connor Hughes speaks with Malik Nabers about expectations for year one with Giants

Giants head coach Brian Daboll and cornerback Adoree' Jackson speak about Jackson re-signing with the team after it was thought he would not return to New York, how he will slot into the Giants' defense, and his return being like a family reunion.

Brian Daboll and Adoree’ Jackson on the CB reuniting with Giants

Will Aaron Rodgers win NFL Comeback Player of the Year and can Malik Nabers win NFL ROY? Dexter Henry talks with Curran Bhatia and has bets on NFL MVP, AFC and NFC North, player props and more.

Will Aaron Rodgers win NFL Comeback Player of the Year and can Malik Nabers win NFL ROY?

Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers spoke with the media on Thursday to discuss how his jersey switch from No. 9 to No. 1 came to be, and its significance. Plus, his experience playing with Daniel Jones throughout training camp.

Malik Nabers talks new jersey number, playing with Daniel Jones

Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen speak about decision to only put in one waiver claim after cut day, how they think this years roster compares to last years, and lead up to Week 1 of the NFL regular season

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New York Giants DE Brian Burns explains where he feels the team's defense is at with the regular season inching closer and how he has been getting acquainted with New York City. QB Daniel Jones says this team is better than last year's squad and explains how he's not focused on individual stats this season.

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New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas details how the preseason went for him, having fewer captains this year, and building continuity with the first group of offensive linemen. Linebacker Bobby Okereke also touches on having less captains this year and explains how the defense looks to him heading into the season.

Andrew Thomas and Bobby Okereke on Giants' captains for this season

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about how Giants coach Brian Daboll was quiet when announcing the team's 53-man roster because the Giants may look to add players off the waiver wire before the start of Week 1.

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shares the team's 2024 captains and says the roster is fluid heading into the 53-man deadline later on Tuesday.

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Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the New York Knicks 2024-2025 schedule and previews the season for Jalen Brunson and the rest of the squad.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to Jalen Brunson being named captain of the New York Knicks and shares more details on coach Tom Thibodeau's three-year contract extension.

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Newly named New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson reacts to the honor, talks taking his team-friendly extension, and explains what the addition of Mikal Bridges means to the team.

Jalen Brunson reacts to being named captain of the New York Knicks

On SportsNite, Chris Lopresti is joined by John Jastremski and John Harper to discuss where newly named Knicks captain Jalen Brunson ranks among the most notable stars in the Big Apple.

Where does Jalen Brunson rank among New York's top superstars? | SportsNite

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the New York Knicks reacts to the Knicks re-signing Precious Achiuwa and where the team stands on a Julius Randle extension.

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See Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson spend some time on the field at Yankee Stadium before throwing out the first pitch prior to the Mets-Yankees Subway Series finale,

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses how the Knicks and Tom Thibodeau came to agree upon a three-year contract extension and how important it is to have stability with the Knicks franchise.

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On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley breaks down what Julius Randle's future with the Knicks looks like, how the addition of Cam Payne impacts the roster, and how impressive rookie Tyler Kolek has been during Summer League so far.

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On the season three finale of Begley's Mailbag, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley answers Knicks fans' questions regarding a potential Julius Randle extension, where New York stands on a backup center, and if Precious Achiuwa will be back with the team next year.

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