Islanders Edge: New York offense non-existent in loss to Swayman and Boston
photo credit: Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) After a frankly pathetic showing from the New York Islanders on Thursday night, the...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Islanders Edge: Sluggish New York routed by Bruins
photo credit: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images You win some, and you lose some, right? Well, it just wasn’t meant to be...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Nets Notes: Depleted Nets out up fight, fall just short against Sixers
photo credit: Matt Slocum - staff, AP The Philadelphia 76ers are sitting pretty right now, and that should make Steve Nash’s Nets furious...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Yankees drop series to Toronto
photo credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports If I told people that through their first eleven games, the New York Yankees would not...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Sluggish Yankees defeated by high powered Toronto offense
photo credit: Pittsburgh Post Gazette After starting to look like a team in their last two games, Tuesday night couldn’t have gone any...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Yankees finally find their footing, pull out win in series opener against Jays
photo credit: Bleacher Report The New York Yankees may have something brewing, and it’s something good for a change. Like really good....
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 11, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Sorokin, Barzal, Islanders propel Isles past Blueshirts
photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images After a brutal loss on home ice on Friday night, the New York Islanders had an opportunity to...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 11, 20211 min read
Yankees avoid sweep, top Rays in extras
photo credit: Chris O'Meara - staff, AP For the first time in the young 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB season), the New York Yankees...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Nets Notes: Brooklyn defense struggles in loss to Lakers
photo credit: Elsa/Getty Images Andre Drummond and the Los Angeles Lakers came to play on Saturday night, tearing a James Harden-less...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 10, 20211 min read
Yankees snow no life, fall again to Rays in Tampa
photo credit: Getty Images The effort put forth by Aaron Boone’s New York Yankees in Tampa Bay on Saturday was absolutely unacceptable....
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Sluggish Isles fall to Rangers at home
photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Subpar play, unlucky bounces, and questionable officiating were the storyline for the home team...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Yankees collapse after rally in third, drop first game of set against Rays
photo credit: AP Looking to turn around what has been a disappointing start to the 2021 campaign, the New York Yankees had a golden...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Sorokin stellar as Isles defeat Flyers in shootout, slide into first place
photo credit: Al Bello/Getty Images After a trade deadline splash by New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, it was essential...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 7, 20213 min read
Nets Notes: Durant, Nets rout Pelicans at home
photo credit: Frank Franklin II - staff, AP Scary, deadly, formidable, juggernaut, whatever you want to call them, the Brooklyn Nets are...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Islanders Edge: Varlamov stellar, Isles pull out win in tightly contested affair
photo credit: Getty Images With a win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, the New York Islanders could make up ground in...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Nets Notes: Irving, Green lead Nets past Knicks in season series finale
photo credit: Al Bello/Getty Images Looking to sweep their cross-river rival, the Brooklyn Nets were already depleted going into their...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Nets Notes: Nets fall to Bulls in off day in Chicago
photo credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Every team in professional sports has their off night or, in this case, day. For the Brooklyn...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 4, 20211 min read
Yankees shut down by Jays, drop opening series
photo credit: Robert Sabo/New York Post It goes without question that the New York Yankees envisioned a much better start to the 2021...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 4, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Sorokin stellar, Beauvillier scores twice in Isles shootout win over Flyers
photo credit: Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images When Philadelphia Flyers head coach Alain Vigneault said that his number one goalie Carter...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Yankees pull out win in back and forth affair in The Bronx
photo credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images It would be nearly impossible for the New York Yankees not to be frustrated after an extra-innings...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Nets Notes: Depth on full display, Nets dominate Hornets
photo credit: Wendell Cruz, USA Today Sports/Reuters It is officially time to put to rest the argument that the Brooklyn Nets have no...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Barzal nets hat trick, Isles soar past Caps
photo credit: Bruce Bennett, Getty Images By no means are the New York Islanders known for their scoring. Thursday night at the Nassau...
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Isaac Brendel
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Yankees strand runners, drop Opening Day matinee to Blue Jays in extra innings
photo credit: (Kathy Willens/AP) To many, Opening Day is the best day of the year. The green grass-grown and trimmed precisely, the field...
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Al Karl
Apr 1, 20216 min read
The World Cup of Wrestling - World Cup FInal
HERE WE ARE!!!! IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS!!!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of All Ages, TheEasternObserver.com...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Nets Notes: Terrific team comeback propels Nets over Rockets
photo credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images Against the former team of their most-valuable-player, James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets had an...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Nets Notes: Harden records another triple double, Nets top Wolves
Photo credit: FRANK FRANKLIN II, ASSOCIATED PRESS The Brooklyn Nets are unbeatable with all engines firing. A significant issue at the...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Struggles in Pittsburgh continue
photo credit: AP If the New York Islanders don’t turn things around soon, memories of last season’s near downfall from January to March...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Tough night in Pittsburgh
Photo credit: Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images If sluggish were a hockey team, it would have been the New York Islanders on...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 27, 20212 min read
Nets Notes: Brooklyn able to hold on to win after sluggish second half
photo credit: Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit News After being tossed around by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, The Brooklyn Nets are back...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 26, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Isles show mettle, improve to 5-0 against Boston
photo credit: Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images In the 2021 National Hockey League (NHL) campaign, the New York Islanders have...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Nets Notes: Depleted Nets humiliated by formidable Jazz
photo credit: Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune Without their nucleus, heart and soul, and most significant pieces, the Brooklyn Nets were...
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Al Karl
Mar 25, 20214 min read
The World Cup of Wrestling - International Final
There’s a LOT of Heritage here in the International Final aspect of this tournament. A lot of Proud Traditions and Legacies. Japan,...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 24, 20213 min read
Nets Notes: Brooklyn holds their own without Irving, edge Trail Blazers on the road
photo credit: Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images James Harden is used to carrying teams on his back. In reality, he did this for years...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 21, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Sorokin lights out, Isles have a slew of contributors, blow doors off Flyers
photo credit: Adam Hunger/AP After a wonderful comeback but frustrating blown game against these same Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday...
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Al Karl
Mar 18, 20214 min read
The World Cup of Wrestling - United States Final
It’s finally that time! We are in the Group Finals! We are gonna tackle the State Side of the Tournament first, and this is not going...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Wild affair in Jersey results in Isles victory, win streak grows to nine
photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Without their captain, Anders Lee, the New York Islanders were also without major pieces...
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Hunter Metnick
Mar 11, 20213 min read
Temple’s season ends in a heartbreaking loss to USF in the first round of the AAC Tournament
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) With just over three minutes remaining, the South Florida Bulls had a 13 point lead over the Owls, and this game...
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Al Karl
Mar 11, 20214 min read
The World Cup of Wrestling - International Division D
I ran out of Countries, so I had to get creative with this one. But I think you’ll like what I put together! I took the remaining...
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 11, 20215 min read
Big East Tournament: Providence Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE COACH COOLEY: So obviously disappointed in the loss. Give DePaul a...
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 11, 20217 min read
Big East Tournament: DePaul Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE, PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Q. So, big one for you guys. Third time is a charm; they beat you...
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 10, 20216 min read
Big East Tournament: Xavier Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF XAVIER UNIVERSITY, BUTLER UNIVERSITY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE COACH STEELE: First, congratulations to Butler. I thought they...
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 10, 20214 min read
Big East Tournament: Butler Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF BUTLER UNIVERSITY, XAVIER UNIVERSITY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE COACH JORDAN: Extremely proud of our group. Obviously been through...
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 10, 20215 min read
Big East Tournament: Marquette Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, BIG EAST CONFERENCE, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY COACH WOJCIECHOWSKI: I'd like to congratulate Georgetown....
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Joey Jarzynka
Mar 10, 20214 min read
Big East Tournament: Georgetown Quotes 3.10.21
COURTESY OF THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Q. Just wanted to ask about the first half, the...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Isles Narrowly Edge Bruins In SO, Win Streak Extended To Six Games
photo credit: (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Looking to secure first place in the Mass Mutual East Division, the New York Islanders faced...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 7, 20213 min read
Islanders Edge: Isles’ solid showing earns them 5th straight victory
(PHOTO CREDIT: AP) The injection of youth seems to be a huge difference-maker for the New York Islanders. Since the arrival of Oliver...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 6, 20214 min read
Islanders Edge: Barzal stellar, Isles defeat Sabres for 4th straight victory
(PHOTO CREDIT: BRUCE BENNETT, GETTY IMAGES) Taking the ice for the first time in their "Reverse Retro" jerseys, the New York Islanders...
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Al Karl
Mar 4, 20214 min read
The World Cup of Wrestling - International Division C
We are back again for the 7th Division of the All-Time World Cup Tournament. This installment is the 3rd Division on the International...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 4, 20215 min read
Nets Notes: Harden brilliant in return to Houston, Nets collect 7th straight victory
(PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS) To say James Harden and Mike D’Antoni achieved a lot in Houston and meant a great deal to the city is an...
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Isaac Brendel
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Islanders Edge: Martin, Isles swiftly defeat Sabres at home
(PHOTO CREDIT: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES) The 2021 New York Islanders' storyline began with empty seats, quiet buildings, and subpar...
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