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Derek Stepan (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

After Breakout Season, Rising Star Derek Stepan Has Eyes On Stanley Cup Playoffs

After quickly dismissing a question regarding the health and status of key defenseman Marc Staal, by saying there was no update regarding his eye injury, Tortorella became engaged when asked about rising star Derek Stepan.

2013/05/01

Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Jason Collins Coming Out Represents Huge Step For Society

Collins is ready for his journey and has taken the important first step. It’s important for him. It’s important for sports. It’s important for humanity.

2013/04/30

Jason Collins (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Keidel: Reaction To Collins’ Announcement Says Infinitely More About Us Than Him

Many of us weren’t as accepting 25 years ago. It’s called progress. Can we stop calling it revolutionary, and just evolutionary?

2013/04/30

Jason Collins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NBA Veteran Jason Collins: I’ve Gotten ‘Incredible’ Support Since Coming Out

Jason Collins said he has gotten “incredible” support since coming out as the first openly gay player in one of the four major U.S. pro sports leagues, and hopes he may have made the path easier for others to follow.

2013/04/30

Jason Collins (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jason Collins Plans To March In Boston Gay Pride Parade

Last summer, Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston’s gay pride parade. The NBA veteran eventually decided he shouldn’t. But he will in 2013.

2013/04/30

Justin Pugh (#67) blocks for Jerome Smith of the Syracuse Orange. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Jerry Reese: Big, Smart Justin Pugh Is Giants’ ‘Kind Of Guy’

The Giants started the process of rebuilding their offensive line Thursday night by taking Justin Pugh of Syracuse with the 19th pick in the draft.

2013/04/26

Hyatt and Westin hotels in Jersey City (credits: Google, Westin)

Super Bowl XLVIII Teams To Stay In Jersey City

The winner of Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be played at MetLife Stadium in 2014, will come from Jersey City, at least temporarily.

2013/04/22

Jackie Robinson (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Movie Brings Jackie Robinson’s Story To New Generation

Fans young and old may be inspired to visit some of the places in Brooklyn connected to the African-American athlete who integrated Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

2013/04/12

David Wilson (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Giants’ David Wilson Calls Controversial Helmet Rule ‘Ridiculous’

“That’s ridiculous,” he said. “…Running backs, the first thing that gets there is our head. That’s kind of weird. I guess they expect us to lead with our chests now rather than our head.”

2013/03/21

Dwight Howard (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chris Sheridan To Joe & Evan: There Is ’50-50 Chance’ Lakers Trade D12 To Nets

“The Nets were willing last year to give up Brook Lopez and five first-round picks to get this guy,” Sheridan told Joe & Evan. “The Nets have been trying to get this guy for two years … They can get him without giving up Brook.”

2013/02/19

(credit: Peter Schwartz/WFAN)

Schwartz: Postcard From New Orleans — Back To Football

One player that has certainly benefited from the tutoring of Ray Lewis is rookie linebacker Courtney Upshaw. I spent a couple of minutes with the former Alabama star.

2013/01/31

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees GM: There’s A ‘Chance’ A-Rod Could Miss 2013 Season

“Yeah,” Cashman replied when asked if there was a chance that A-Rod could miss the entire season. “I think because (of) the serious nature of the surgery and the condition that he’s trying to recover from, you know, there is that chance.”

2013/01/25

Mark Sanchez (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Following Brutal 2012 Season, Mark Sanchez Reaches Out To Jeff Garcia For Help

“I’m hoping that I have the opportunity to work with the young man and help him with his on-field preparation and his off-field preparation,” Garcia told WFAN co-hosts Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts on Thursday.

2013/01/24

Manti Te'o (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images), Victor Cruz  (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Giants’ Cruz: I’d ‘Definitely’ Ask Manti Te’o About Hoax Saga

Cruz said Friday that if Te’o ended up on Big Blue, he’d “definitely” ask the linebacker “Hey man, what exactly went down?”

2013/01/18

Goose Gossage (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Goose: If Bonds, Clemens Ever Get Elected, ‘I Probably Will Never Go Back To HOF’

“What kind of a society and what kind of world are we living in where we reward these guys for cheating? What kind of message does that send? And you know what? If any of these guys ever get in, I probably will never go back to the Hall of Fame.”

2013/01/10