There was excitement in the air outside NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday as the Islanders were set to open the Stanley Cup playoffs against Pittsburgh Penguins. Tailgating fans — and Islanders legend Clark Gillies — agree that this team, led by Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz, has a chance to go far in the playoffs.


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The running back told Kay Adams on her podcast, "Up & Adams," that he considered retirement after a season-ending injury last year.

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After years of blunders and early-season exits, the Giants' demanding training camp has players, and fans, believing a turnaround is finally here.

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Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

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