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Joe Johnson and Andray Blatche of the Brooklyn Nets high-five during their Game 5 win over Chicago. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: No Deja Vu In Brooklyn; Nets Close Deal, Stave Off Elimination

Though I’ve got to stick with my Bulls in six prediction, maybe the Nets have finally figured out how to close games. I’d give almost anything to be wrong.

2013/04/30

P.J. Carlesimo (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nets Facing Must-Win Game 5 Against Bulls At Barclays Center

No use looking back now for the Brooklyn Nets. Game 4 hurt, physically and mentally, but there’s nothing they can do about it.

2013/04/29

Curtis Granderson (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Granderson Busts Out Of Playoff Funk In Yankees’ ALDS-Clinching Win

Granderson had a career year in 2012 — both good and bad. Against the Orioles in the division series he was just plain bad. That is, until Game 5.

2012/10/13

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Yankees’ ALCS Hopes Rest On Broad Shoulders Of CC Sabathia

It all comes down to this: a do-or-die Game 5 at Yankee Stadium. New York has to like its chances with Sabathia on the mound.

2012/10/12

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Never-Say-Die Devils Believing They Can Pull Off The (Nearly) Impossible

Winning Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals did more than keep the Devils alive. It gave them a sniff, a scent, a feeling. Call it momentum if you want.

2012/06/08

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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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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

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Rangers, Devils Set To Battle For Series Advantage In Game 5

For the third straight series, the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded team is all even through four games, and each time New York has headed into Game 5 off the disappointment of a loss that would have given the Rangers a commanding 3-1 edge.

2012/05/23

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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

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Knicks’ Jeremy Lin Worried About Risking Further Injury To Knee

Testing how much his surgically repaired left knee could handle this soon might be considered, well, Linsane.

2012/05/09

(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

B&C Morning Show: Yet Another Epic Rangers’ Win

Needless to say it was a late night for Uncle Booms, but he didn’t let that stop him from bringing his passion with him into the Allstate Studio.

WFAN–2012/05/08

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B&C Morning Show: No Rangers Tickets For Craig, No Clue For Sterling

Craig assumed his BFF would offer up four Rangers tickets to him before anyone else, but boy-oh-boy was he mistaken…

WFAN–2012/04/19

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Somers’ Monologue: Game 6 Washout Means More Second-Guessing La Russa

Many years after Tony La Russa appeared on the game show, “To Tell The Truth,” the Isaac Newton of our national pastime is still making us guess.

WFAN–2011/10/27

Jorge Posada

Jorge Posada Choked Up After Loss; Yankees Career Likely Over

In a somber locker room, Jorge Posada became emotional when asked about his future. “It’s tough,” he said. “I really have no words.”

WFAN–2011/10/07

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CC Sabathia’s Last Stand? Yankees Ace Faces Opt-Out Decision

The Yankees’ season is over. And so could be CC Sabathia’s career in the Bronx.

WFAN–2011/10/07

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