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3 Up And 3 Down: Who's Hot And Who's Not In New York Sports

By Daniel Friedman
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Taking a look at who's hot and who's not on the NY/NJ sports landscape:

THREE UP:


1. Rangers

Keith Yandle
Keith Yandle (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

They have seven wins in their last 10 games, and they've picked up points in nine of those contests. They also picked up elite puck mover Keith Yandle, who will make them even better.

2. Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

He went 4-for-4 in his first game, as the Mets defeated the Braves, 8-2. I think he has a real good chance to make the big club as a bench player.

3. A-Rod

Alex Rodriguez
Designated hitter Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees follows through as he hits a single to left field in front of catcher Tommy Joseph #73 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a spring training game on March 4, 2015 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Hey, he got a hit in his first at-bat of the spring. Good for him.

THREE DOWN:


1. New York Hoops

Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

After a brief hiatus, the Knicks turned back into a pumpkin. The Nets have a shot at a playoff spot, but they appear to be faltering as well.

2. Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy
Daniel Murphy (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

He got into some trouble for his religious comments this week. He might want to stick to baseball.

3. Islanders

Matt Martin
Matt Martin (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

They've lost four of six, trade-deadline acquisition Tyler Kennedy is injured and now Matt Martin will miss one game for a suspension after he kneed Dallas defenseman Trevor Daley. Things have been better in Nassau.

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