Plaxico Burress

Ahead Of Rangers-Bruins, A Look At The Legendary Boston-New York Sports Rivalry

Here’s a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Enjoy the history lesson.

2013/05/15

Steve Johnson (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Bills Receiver Stevie Johnson Tweets That North Korea Should Bomb Foxborough

The 26-year-old tweeted “War is nothing to be played with. I apologize North Korea …. but if ya’ll do bomb 1st… Bomb Foxboro, Mass. Sincerely, #BillsMafia.”

2013/04/04

Woody Johnson (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

AFC Exec: There Is A ‘Serious Organizational Issue At The Heart Of The Jets’ Culture’

“(It’s a) serious organizational issue at the heart of the Jets’ culture,” one executive told Metro. “I’m not sure if, with all due respect, that what Mr. Johnson is saying adds up.”

2013/01/22

Quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the Giants 33-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Keidel: Inconsistent G-Men Giving Fans The Big Blues

The Giants have the same coaches, players, and talent, but not the temerity

2012/12/24

Greg McElroy (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Musical Chairs: With Jets Out Of Playoff Contention, Rex Names McElroy The Starter

Mark Sanchez blew the second chance that Rex Ryan gave him. Now, it’s Greg McElroy’s turn to be the Jets’ starting quarterback.

2012/12/18

Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets is brought down by Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots with the help of Vince Wilfork #75. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Keidel: The Jets Have A Systemic Sickness, And They Can’t Be Turkeys On Thursday

It isn’t one moment or mantra or mistake that felled the Jets this year, or any of the last 43 years. There is a systemic sickness in them, and it’s hard to find a cure.

2012/11/21

Plaxico Burress (credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Plaxico Burress Back With The Steelers

Plaxico Burress has gone back to where his career began. He re-joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

2012/11/20

Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama (file/credit: Ethan Miller/Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Silverman: Think U.S. Presidents And Major Sporting Events Don’t Mix? Think Again

Election Day is not usually about sports, but it’s time to credit our past presidents for the biggest sports events that occurred during their times in office.

2012/11/06

Terrell Owens (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Why Isn’t T.O. Welcome Into The Jets’ Circus?

Why not go all in? Bring Terrell Owens into the circus. Ryan can wear a ringmaster outfit on the sidelines, something the Jets could market in advance of Halloween. Set up three small rings on the sideline. Owens could ride in on a white horse.

2012/10/11

Terrell Owens To Jets: ‘I’m Available!’; Rex Won’t Rule Out Veteran

Free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens has a message for the Jets: Sign me!

2012/10/09

Santonio Holmes of the New York Jets is carted off the field in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers on September 30, 2012 at MetLife Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jets’ Santonio Holmes Placed On Injured Reserve, Will Miss Rest Of Season

The season just continues to spiral downward for Gang Green. Santonio Holmes will miss the rest of this season with an injured left foot, leaving the struggling New York Jets without their top offensive playmaker.

2012/10/03

Should WR-Thin Jets Give Plaxico Burress Another Chance?

The Jets have a big problem. OK, they have many. But the issue du jour is at wide receiver, a position already thinned out by injuries and expected to receive its biggest blow yet.

2012/10/03

Jason Pierre-Paul (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Dottino: Key Matchups To Watch For In The Giants-Cowboys NFL Season Opener

Ready or not, the Giants’ quest to defend their Super Bowl championship starts tonight with the NFL’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Here are the key matchups to watch.

2012/09/05