Good morning, New York-area sports fans! Let's get right to our 'Morning Coffee' review of a jam-packed sports scene for today.
↵The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils earned huge victories Tuesday night as they continue scrapping for every possible point in the hunt for NHL playoff berths. The Rangers are now alone in seventh place in the Eastern Conference after a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders. The Devils moved within six points of the eighth and final playoff spot with a stirring victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, coming back from a two-goal deficit to win, 4-2.
↵The New York Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers, 119-117, Tuesday on Danny Granger's jump shot with less than a second to play.
↵Believe it or not, the MLS season has started, and the New York Red Bulls held their Media Day on Tuesday.
↵In NFL Lockout news, New York Giants co-owner John Mara continued on Tuesday to blame the players for walking away from the negotiating table. Memo to both sides: The blame game accomplishes nothing, except making fans angry. Quit the immature finger-pointing already!
↵First-round games were held in both the NCAA Tournament and the NIT. We have all the action for you.
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