Game 4

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks drives against Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers during the Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Down 2-1, Knicks Facing ‘Gut-Check Game’ Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Knicks have looked downright anemic offensively and it doesn’t appear their bench is getting much better, literally. Guard J.R. Smith, the NBA’s top sixth man, actually increased his shooting percentage in […]

2013/05/14

Tyson Chandler reacts against the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Chandler Says Sickly Knicks’ Offense Needs Team-First Approach

A sick feeling is emanating through the Knicks. The offense is struggling, their playoff hopes teetering and key players are missing practice.

2013/05/13

Beau Bennett and Jarome Iginla of the Pittsburgh Penguins watch a shot by Douglas Murray enter the net at 17:10 of the second period against Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Refuse To Give In To Doom And Gloom After Deflating Loss At Coliseum

The Islanders’ rallying cry is “Believe.” Even the most ardent of supporters might find that optimism difficult following Sunday’s home loss to the Penguins.

2013/05/06

A-Rod: ‘I Will Be Back’ With Yankees

Many think — some even hope — that Alex Rodriguez’s time in the Bronx in over. Don’t tell that to A-Rod, who vowed to return to the Yankees after Thursday’s ALCS-ending defeat to the Tigers.

2012/10/19

Blame It On The Rain: No Sabathia For Yankees If ALCS Goes To Game 7

If New York manages to storm back from a 3-0 series deficit, it won’t be CC Sabathia on the hill for a deciding Game 7. Blame it on the rain.

2012/10/18

‘Bat 1, Me Nothing’: Another Misfortune Finds Jinxed Joba In Yankees’ Loss

Yankees manager Joe Girardi won’t know until Friday whether his bullpen will include Chamberlain, who has had enough mound misfortunes to fill a horror film.

2012/10/12

Hobbled Jeter Leading Off For Yankees In Game 4 Matchup Against Orioles

Derek Jeter doesn’t like to talk about injuries. Either he’ll play or he won’t — and he will. The captain is leading off for the Bronx Bombers in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Orioles.

2012/10/11

What Pressure? Devils Rookie Henrique Continues To Dazzle On Big Stage

After Henrique scored the tiebreaker to win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night, he became the first rookie to get three game-winning goals in one playoff year since 1999.

2012/06/07

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Somers’ Monologue: Devils Suspend The Sadness

When the Kings scored to tie Game 4 right after New Jersey took their first lead of the series — that’s right, the series — Steve started to get down in the dumps.

2012/06/07

Devils Keep Faith Despite 3-0 Stanley Cup Deficit; Game 4 Wednesday

Although Martin Brodeur seems likely to return next season with the Devils, the 40-year-old goalie also isn’t convinced their current season is over just yet.

2012/06/06

Parise, Devils Rally Behind Suddenly-Fiery Coach DeBoer

The Devils stayed remarkably cool against the chippy Flyers in their last series. But head coach Peter DeBoer broke his team’s stoic demeanor on Monday.

2012/05/23

Shades Of 1994: Intense Rangers-Devils Series Quickly Becoming A Classic

If you have any doubt this series is becoming a classic, just look at Game 4.

2012/05/22

Tortorella Blasts Devils For Questionable Hits, Flops; Rangers’ Prust Banned For Game 4

John Tortorella doesn’t say much to the media. But when he does, the Rangers’ fiery head coach makes it count.

2012/05/21

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Knicks’ Jeremy Lin All But Rules Out Game 4 Return

The short-handed Knicks could really, really use a healthy Jeremy Lin on the court in their first-round playoff series against Miami. Emphasis on healthy.

2012/05/03