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Steve Silverman

Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres gets a penalty for checking from behind and a game misconduct as he hits Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers into the boards. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Brutality In Hockey Is Running Amok, And That Needs To Change

This is no time to step back from serious justice being meted out to offending players. Lives are at stake and so is the reputation of the National Hockey League.

2013/03/07

David Garrard (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Silverman: Mediocrity Would Be An Improvement, So Jets Must Give Garrard A Shot

The Jets have given Garrard a workout. If they see any kind of talent, they should sign him and give him the chance to beat out the stiffs that are still on the roster.

2013/03/05

Darrelle Revis (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Silverman: Placing Revis On The Market Is Huge Opportunity For John Idzik

Idzik can’t anger Revis, the Niners or any other potential trade partners. He must handle this delicate trade scenario with savvy and sophistication to get the most out of the deal. A difficult job is at hand, and Idzik must show he is up to it.

2013/02/28

(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Silverman: Soriano Not The Answer For Banged-Up Yankees

So what should Brian Cashman do? Should he call Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs so he can work a deal for Alfonso Soriano?

2013/02/26

John Tortorella (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Hard-Charging Torts Must Find New Approach To Get Rangers On Course

Preseason expectations don’t matter anymore. It’s all about winning and consistency, and Tortorella has to find a new formula to get his team back on track.

2013/02/22

Robinson Cano (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Silverman: Nobody In Baseball Is Above Reproach These Days

You just hope it isn’t so. These days, there is no way of knowing who is using performance-enhancing drugs and who is not. But the idea that Robinson Cano has used PEDs is enough to sicken any baseball fan or official.

2013/02/19

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Silverman: Advice To Carmelo — Come Home And Forget About All-Star Weekend

Anthony shouldn’t even put himself in position to get drawn into the game. He needs to fly back home and take the weekend off. He needs to give the Knicks a chance.

2013/02/14

Arron Asham #45 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by teammates Jeff Halpern #15 and Darroll Powe #8. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rangers Appear Ready To Overcome Slow Start

It won’t be easy to get past the Penguins, Bruins and (heaven forbid) the Devils, but they have the best depth in the Eastern Conference. The slow start will not keep them from reaching their goals this season.

2013/02/12

Jerry Reese (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Silverman: By Cutting Trio Of Players, Giants Get Ready To Bring In Free Agents

The Giants are retooling their roster, and they will address these losses in the offseason. In cutting Bradshaw, Canty and Boley, general manager Jerry Reese has gotten rid of nearly $14 million in salary.

2013/02/07

MetLife Stadium (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

Silverman: Big Gamble Is On As Super Bowl XLVIII Countdown Begins

If the weather is brutal, and New Jersey gets hit by a blizzard and the game is impacted or postponed, then what? It’s a multi-billion dollar gamble. The NFL is betting that there won’t be a blizzard and there won’t be a worst-case scenario.

2013/02/05

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Silverman: Early Parcells Gave Giants’ Gameplan For Future Success

The larger than life Parcells turned around the Giants franchise.

2013/02/03

Colin Kaepernick (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Silverman: Coaching Battle Is Even, But Niners Have Super Bowl Edge

The coaching matchup in this game appears even. But the quarterback advantage goes to the 49ers, and the defense advantage also goes to the Niners. San Francisco will join the Steelers as the only six-time winners of the Super Bowl.

2013/01/31

Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins dumps Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rangers, Bruins Are Keeping The New York-Boston Rivalry Alive And Well

The Rangers-Bruins rivalry is coming back to life. After meeting twice in the first three games of the regular season, there will be one more meeting before the postseason.

2013/01/24

Bill Belichick (credit: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Silverman: Idzik-Ryan Combo Not Likely To Cause Belichick Many Sleepless Nights

A day after getting beaten by the Ravens in the AFC Title Game, Belichick confirmed that he would be back in 2013. That’s bad news for new Jets general manager John Idzik and head coach Rex Ryan.

2013/01/22

Frank Gore (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images), Manti Te'o (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images), Matt Ryan  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Silverman: Don’t Let Te’o Saga Steal Focus From AFC, NFC Title Games

Is it possible to be hyped up about the AFC and NFC championship games this weekend? Or must attention be focused on Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and the fake death of his fake girlfriend?

2013/01/17

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