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Ryan’s Monday Musings: Can the Knicks close out the Finals at the Garden?

Monday, June 8 by Ryan Gineo

Knicks make a statement in San Antonio Being doubted is nothing new to this year’s rendition of the New York Knicks. When they trailed 2-1 against the Hawks after back-to-back fourth quarter collapses, concerns rose if they could even get past the first round. What... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Previewing the NBA Finals, recapping Section IV finals

Monday, June 1 by Ryan Gineo

Knicks vs. Spurs: Who will lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy? The phrase “history repeats itself” is often overused not just in the world of sports but in the lexicon of the general population. But in the case of this year’s NBA Finals matchup beginning on... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Go New York Go to the Finals?

Monday, May 25 by Ryan Gineo

Knicks’ Finals drought is (almost) over It seems like every time I’ve talked about the Knicks on this column, I’ve said that they have no excuses to not make the NBA Finals. I’ve maintained that stance since the very beginning of the season. Remember what... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: A Subway Series stunner

Monday, May 18 by Ryan Gineo

Mets make statement in Subway Series It’s never a dull moment whenever the Mets and Yankees duke it out, and this weekend’s edition of the Subway Series was no exception. Friday’s series opener was the tamest of the three meetings. Cam Schlitter should have stolen the... Read More.

2026 NFL schedules are here: Bills, Giants & Jets seasons officially set

Friday, May 15 by ESPN Ithaca

The NFL officially released the 2026 regular season schedules last night, giving fans their first full look at what’s ahead for the three New York teams we cover — the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, and New York Jets. Take a... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: A jam-packed weekend of racing at Watkins Glen

Monday, May 11 by Ryan Gineo

What a weekend at WGI One of the best sporting weekends in the Finger Lakes took place earlier than usual. For the first time in the track’s long and proud history, the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Watkins Glen International in May. When the news... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Championship lacrosse galore

Monday, May 4 by Ryan Gineo

Recapping the Ivy League men’s lacrosse tournament It’s been quite a busy last few months on East Hill when it comes to postseason play. Back in March, Cornell hosted the Ivy League men’s and women’s basketball tournaments for the first time while men’s hockey... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: How well did the Giants/Jets/Bills draft?

Monday, April 27 by Ryan Gineo

Recapping the NFL draft April is widely considered to be the best month on the sports calendar, and there’s plenty of evidence to back up that claim. Starting things off? The men’s and women’s Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament. The middle of the... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Troubles, trades, and transfers, oh my!

Monday, April 20 by Ryan Gineo

Mets miserable mid-April stretch You might recall in last week’s column that I urged both Yankees and Mets fans not to press the panic button after both teams went on five-game losing streak. After all, we’re still in the first month of the season and... Read More.

Ryan’s Monday Musings: Local lacrosse lands big punches

Monday, April 13 by Ryan Gineo

Cornell men’s lacrosse defense delivers vs. Duke For the third straight year, Cornell men’s lacrosse ventured to Long Island for a massive non-conference clash. In 2024, the Big Red went toe-to-toe with the top-ranked team in the country and the eventual national champions Notre Dame... Read More.

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