Name: This day in NY sports history: May 21st, 1981, The NY Islanders win their second of four straight Stanley Cup Championships
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Description: On May 21st, 1981, The Islanders beat the North Stars to win their second straight of four Stanley Cup Championships. The Islanders would also win the next two Stanley Cup Championships, cementing them as one of the great dynasties in NHL history.

Mets

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza felt prior to the Mets game on Monday vs. Washington, that Brandon Nimmo was due to break out of his slump because "he's a really good hitter." Starter Griffin Canning will settle for putting up zeros through five innings, crediting catcher Francisco Alvarez with calling a strong game, but it remains his goal to get deeper into games.

Carlos Mendoza reveals 'calling' Brandon Nimmo's big day, Griffin Canning on effective game plan against Nats

Saying "it felt good," Mets OF Brandon Nimmo had himself a day with a club-record tying nine RBI. Nimmo bashed a pair of homers, including a grand slam and a three-run shot. He wasn't done, lining a two-run double to tie the team mark for RBI in a game.  He added that "it was cool" to be part of Mets history.

Brandon Nimmo on tying club-record with nine RBI in Mets rout 

Brandon Nimmo led a 21-hit Mets attack, tying a club record with nine RBI in a 19-5 rout of the Nationals. Nimmo launched a pair of home runs including a grand slam and added a two-run double, breaking out of his slump with a monster performance. Starter Griffin Canning continues to impress, pitching five scoreless innings as the Mets gained a split of the four-game series in Washington.

Mets vs Nationals (4/28/25) | Mets Highlights

St. Lucie's Raimon Gomez making his way back from Tommy John surgery, hits 104 mph on the radar gun vs. Daytona Beach.

Mets Prospect Highlights | Raimon Gomez | 4/26/25

Ronny Mauricio got a base hit and stole a base in his first rehab assignment, Brett Baty hit two doubles back with the Syracuse Mets, and Jonah Tong struck out 10 in four innings for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

Mets Prospect Highlights | Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, Jonah Tong | 4/27/25

Following the Mets' 8-7 loss to the Nationals, Carlos Mendoza, Juan Soto, and Ryne Stanek discuss the bullpen's meltdown, Soto's dropped ball in the seventh, and Stanek's inability to close out the game in the ninth.

Carlos Mendoza, Juan Soto, and Ryne Stanek on Mets' blown six-run lead in loss to Nationals

The Mets scored five runs in the first inning and eventually built a 7-1 lead, but the Nationals were able to come back with a five-run seventh inning and two runs in the ninth to give Washington a walk-off 8-7 win. 

Mets vs Nationals (4/27/25) | Mets Highlights

The Mets navigated through the elements in D.C. to come away with a 2-0 win. Starter Clay Holmes had to warm up several times and manager Carlos Mendoza decided to pull him after five innings. The bullpen once again did the job keeping the Nationals off the board, but lost a key member when A.J. Minter exited in the eighth inning with a triceps injury. The game's only runs came off the bat of Francisco Alvarez, who talked about being more balanced at the plate and it paid off with his two-run shot.

Clay Holmes and Francisco Alvarez comment on Mets win in rainy D.C., A.J. Minter on triceps injury 

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that reliever A.J. Minter will get an MRI on his injured triceps on Sunday, after leaving the game in the eighth inning. Mendoza praised the rest of the bullpen for holding the Mets' 2-0 lead the rest of the way. He thought Francisco Alvarez's two-run homer to right field was "impressive" and proved to be the only runs scored in the game. 

Carlos Mendoza talks stellar Mets bullpen in win, Francisco Alvarez HR, A.J. Minter injury update

Yankees

On SNY’s SportsNite, Chelsea Sherrod, Jon Alba, and John Harper discuss another dreadful outing by New York Yankees closer Devin Williams, and whether or not it's time to make a closer change to Luke Weaver in the Bronx.

Will the Yankees move away from Devin Williams as closer? | SportsNite

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari on how he expects Aaron Judge's season to be up there with some of the all-time greats.

Is Aaron Judge primed for his greatest season ever? | Baseball Night in NY

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari and Hannah Keyser examine whether Carlos Rodon can really be a reliable starter for the Yankees.

Can Yankees really rely on Carlos Rodon? | Baseball Night in NY

There were no shortage of heroes for the Yankees on Wednesday night as they completed a three-game sweep of the Royals 4-3. Clarke Schmidt was thrilled to return to a packed house at Yankee Stadium for his first start of the season, tossing a strong 5.2 innings. Captain Aaron Judge snapped a 3-3 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz took on the closer role with Devin Williams unavailable. Cruz got the job done but needed a little help from Cody Bellinger, who made a diving catch in the ninth inning to preserve the win.

Clarke Schmidt, Cody Bellinger, Fernando Cruz and Aaron Judge talk Yankees sweep of Royals

 SNY's Niki Lattarulo discusses Jasson Dominguez performance this season and his dominance in the Yankees' win over the Royals Tuesday night.

Jasson Dominguez dominant in Yankees' win over the Royals | SportsNite

After a difficult start to the season, Yankees' left fielder Jasson Dominguez feels his "confidence growing" after a three-RBI night in a 4-2 win over Kansas City. His bases-clearing double in the sixth inning proved to be the eventual game-winner. Starter Max Fried continues to shine, allowing just two runs in 6.2 innings. He complimented Dominguez on his big night and called the win a "great team effort."

Jasson Dominguez and Max Fried talk 'great team effort' in win over Royals 

Jazz Chisholm and Carlos Carrasco spoke with the media after the Yankees beat the Royals 4-1 in the Bronx on Monday night.

Jazz Chisholm, Carlos Carrasco discuss contributions to Yankees' 4-1 win over Royals

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa and Aaron Judge spoke with the media on Monday to announce Judge as the captain of Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Aaron Judge on being named Team USA captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Will Warren picked up his first major league win with his family in attendance as the Yankees beat the Giants 8-4. Teammate Ben Rice, who homered in the sixth inning and continues to produce in the leadoff spot, believes having a plan every time he goes to the plate is the biggest reason for his success in the early going. Cody Bellinger laced a triple and had two RBI but also complimented Rice on his approach and overall felt the team handled the inclement weather conditions well.

Will Warren, Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger talk Yankees' bounce back win over Giants

Jets

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

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jets, the first under the new regime of GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Hughes notes that the picks made by the team emphasize a faith in quarterback Justin Fields, as many holes were filled around him on offense with picks such as OT Armand Membou, TE Mason Taylor, and WR Arian Smith.

Jets focus on filling holes around QB Justin Fields with 2025 NFL Draft picks

Jets GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn wrapped up the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith  and safety Malachi Moore of Alabama. They completed the 2025 class by drafting a pair of Miami defenders, linebacker Francisco Mauiaga and defensive end Tyler Baron.

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey on Jets' Day 3 NFL Draft picks, Arian Smith, Malachi Moore

Check out the 2024 Georgia highlights from WR Arian Smith, taken by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Arian Smith Highlights | Georgia WR | 2025 New York Jets Draft Pick

Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas thrives on the "physicality" of the game while smothering wide receivers and is determined to bring those skills to the Jets after being picked in the third round of the NFL Draft, joining an already potent secondary.

CB Azareye'h Thomas on bringing 'physicality' to Jets after third-round selection in NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares what he’s learned about cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, the CB from Florida State taken by the Jets in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.  

Jets make secondary stronger, take CB Azareye’h Thomas in 2025 NFL Draft

Jets GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn met the media to recap Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, which featured the Jets selecting LSU tight end Mason Taylor, son of NFL great Jason Taylor, and also the addition of cornerback Azareye’h Thomas out of Florida State.

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey on Jets' Day 2 NFL Draft picks, Mason Taylor, Azareye’h Thomas

Check out the 2024 Florida State highlights from cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, taken by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Azareye’h Thomas Highlights | FSU CB | 2025 New York Jets Draft Pick

Giants

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

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes looks at the latest addition to the Giants defensive line, DT Darius Alexander from Toledo, taken by Big Blue with the first pick of the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Giants add to D-Line, take Toledo DT Darius Alexander with third round pick in NFL Draft

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll addressed the media to recap Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft for Big Blue, which included the team selecting Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander with the first pick in the third round, and questions about previous meetings with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen on Giants picking DT Darius Alexander in NFL Draft

Following Jaxson Dart's introductory press conference for the New York Giants, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the projected plan for the rookie QB, and when we might see him in NFL action.   

When will Jaxson Dart be ready to start at quarterback for the Giants?

New York Giants No. 3 overall draft pick Abdul Carter says he had a dream as a kid he was drafted by this franchise, is excited to meet legend Lawrence Taylor, and will give everything he has when he's out on the field.

Abdul Carter says Giants fans will get '100% effort' from him, excited to meet Lawrence Taylor

New York Giants first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart explains how honored he is to join this 'iconic' franchise, feels ready to play in the NFL, and remembers watching Russell Wilson play as a kid.

Jaxson Dart feels ready to play in the NFL, excited to be in Giants organization

Knicks

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney is joined by SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley to talk Knicks' playoffs and how Jalen Brunson continues to be so clutch in fourth quarters. What has surprised him about the series so far and the key to them winning Game 5.

Ian Begley on Jalen Brunson living up to NBA's 'Clutch Player of Year' award in postseason | SportsNite

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Jared Dubin of CBS and Knicks fan State From Harlem to break down the Knicks' Game 3 and 4 wins over the Pistons in Detroit in their first round NBA playoff matchup.

Jalen Brunson injury update, fourth quarter dominance, Tom Thibodeau praise | The Putback with Ian Begley

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to Knicks' 94-93 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns' clutch shooting late in the game, and OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges' contributions to the win.

Ian Begley on how Knicks managed to pull out Game 4 win against Pistons

After going up 3-1 in the series lead over the Pistons, Knicks All Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns discuss Brunson leaving the game with an injury, Town's miraculous shot in the fourth quarter, and OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges' chemistry.

Jalen Brunson on injury that sent him to locker room, Karl-Anthony Towns on clutch shots in Knicks win

Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges react to the Knicks' 94-93 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, Bridges being encouraged by teammates to continue shooting the ball, and Jalen Brunson's incredible fourth quarter.

Josh Hart on Knicks pulling out win, Mikal Bridges on being told 'to keep shooting it'

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff discusses the final possession of the Knicks' Game 4 matchup against Detroit where he believes Tim Hardaway was fouled on a three as time expired.

J.B. Bickerstaff complains about officiating in final possession of Knicks-Pistons Game 4

Following the Knicks' 94-93 win over the Pistons in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, Tom Thibodeau reacts to Jalen Brunson returning to the court after leaving with an injury, Karl-Anthony Towns' big shots in the fourth, and New York's big stop as time expired in the game.

Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson returning after injury, Knicks' Game 4 win: 'That's playoff basketball'

Knicks' forwards Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges are prepared for another tough matchup in Detroit for Game 4, especially after New York took a a 2-1 lead in the series. Both players agree their opponents will come out with, "physicality, energy and aggression." Bridges however expects the Knicks to respond by playing equally as hard or more,

Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges expect another physical battle in Game 4 between the Knicks and Pistons

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau met the media in Detroit the day before the Knicks take on the Pistons in Game 4, and spoke about the playoff matchup, as well as the health of Mitchell Robinson.

Tom Thibodeau previews Knicks-Pistons Game 4, delivers Mitchell Robinson update

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This day in NY sports history: May 21st, 1981, the NY Islanders win their second of four straight Stanley Cup Championships

On May 21st, 1981, The Islanders beat the North Stars to win their second straight of four Stanley Cup Championships. The Islanders would also win the next two Stanley Cup Championships, cementing them as one of the great dynasties in NHL history.

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