Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk

The NFL is more popular than ever — and that's exactly the problem. In this episode of Locked Up Sports, I'm airing my full list of grievances with the NFL. From the league's nonstop push toward an 18th regular-season game, to a Pro Bowl flag football product that's completely unwatchable, to a league that keeps telling us it “cares about player safety” while chasing billions of dollars from networks and streaming companies. The NFL dominates television ratings, but at what cost? Oversaturation. Player burnout. A watered-down product. And a league that seems more focused on the next TV deal than the long-term health of the game. This isn't anti-football — it's pro-football. And if the NFL isn't careful, they're going to love this thing to death. Tune in, agree or disagree, and let me know if I'm wrong.

On Friday the DOJ released 3 million emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein and NYG owner Steve Tisch was involved in a handful of the released emails. The emails include Tisch ordering girls from Epstein to be sent to him. Epstein inviting Tisch to his private island, and in turn Tisch hosting Epstein in his suite for a 2013 Giants home game. What does this mean for Steve Tisch? What does this mean for the Giants? We tackle all the questions as this story continues to Develop #Epsteinfiles #NYG #superbowl #NFL #SteveTisch

Championship Sunday delivered two very different games — but the same result: two teams one step away from a Lombardi Trophy. The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 in an NFC Championship thriller, while the New England Patriots leaned on defense to edge the Denver Broncos 10–7 in a grind-it-out AFC title game. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, we break down: What decided each championship game The biggest performances from Sam Darnold, Matthew Stafford, and Drake Maye How Seattle and New England won in completely different ways And an early look ahead at Super Bowl LX — matchups, storylines, and keys already forming Championship Sunday is in the books. The Super Bowl stage is officially set.

Preview of the AFC and NFC championship games. which two teams will punch their tickets to the Super Bowl LX. can Jared Stindham who hasn't played an NFL game in two years lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl? why Sean Payton is the perfect coach for this situation with the backup quarterback in the championship game in the Patriots returned to the Super Bowl is Drake Maye fumbling a problem The keys to victory for both teams Will the Rams be too much for Seattle Matthew Stafford, having a career year in a Hall of Fame career Keys to the game for both Seattle and the Rams

The Mets lose out on Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers — but quickly pivot and sign Bo Bichette to a 3-year, $123 million deal with opt-outs after years one and two. We break down what the signing means for Brett Baty, why the opt-outs could actually benefit the Mets, and what still needs to be done before spring training for this team to be a legitimate contender. #Mets #BoBichette #KyleTucker #MLBFreeAgency #LockedUpSports #LGM #MetsOffseason #Dodgers #DavidStearns

Week 18 was INSANE. The Steelers win the AFC North in a 26–24 thriller over the Ravens — decided by a missed 44-yard field goal on the final play. Plus: New York dysfunction hour. The Giants are keeping GM Joe Schoen (and they're searching for a new head coach), and the Jets are retaining Aaron Glenn after a brutal season. We hit every major Week 18 storyline from Sunday: playoff seeding, walk-off endings, division clinchers, and the games that flipped the bracket. Subscribe for more: Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk

2025 delivered everything New York sports fans live for — iconic moments, brutal heartbreak, championship dreams, and unforgettable calls. In this episode of Locked Up Sports, we count down the Top 10 New York Sports Moments of 2025, breaking down the plays, performances, and storylines that defined the year across baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and college sports. From the Knicks shocking the Celtics in Boston, to Pete Alonso rewriting Mets history, to the emotional retirement of Sam Rosen, this episode captures the chaos and passion of New York sports like only this city can. If you lived it — or survived it — this episode is for you. #NewYorkSports #Knicks #Mets #Yankees #Rangers #Giants #NYCSports #KnicksPlayoffs #MetsBaseball #AaronJudge #PeteAlonso #JuanSoto #SamRosen #BigEast #LockedUpSports

Week 17 was absolute mayhem: games swinging in the final minute, teams going for it on the last snap, and playoff races getting punched into “winner-take-all” territory. We break down Eagles over Bills 13-12 in Buffalo — a gritty, rain-soaked one-score brawl that ended with a late 2-point try deciding everything. Then it's Sunday Night: 49ers 42, Bears 38, a prime-time shootout where Brock Purdy stuffed the stat sheet with five total TDs and it came down to the closing moments. We also hit the biggest Week 17 results, what they mean for seeding, and why Week 18 now features two true win-or-go-home division games: Panthers @ Buccaneers for the NFC South title Ravens @ Steelers for the AFC North title Plus: the full Week 18 slate is out, and we've still got Rams @ Falcons on Monday night to close Week 17. Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk — subscribe, rate, and drop your hottest Week 17 take.

In this Week 16 recap, we break down every major game from Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 — playoff clinchers, stunning upsets, crazy endings, and breakout performances. We'll discuss the Patriots' comeback victory to clinch a postseason berth, the Jaguars ending Denver's streak, the Steelers' last-second thrill, and more. We also dive into fantasy winners and losers and how the playoff landscape is shaping up heading into the final two weeks of the season.

Seattle and the Rams just gave us an instant classic on Thursday Night Football. The Seahawks were down 16 points in the 4th quarter and somehow stormed all the way back to win 38-37 in overtime, capped by a touchdown and a game-winning two-point conversion. Seattle leaned into aggression all night with multiple two-point tries, and the comeback included a 58-yard punt return TD that flipped the momentum in a hurry. We break down the turning points, the controversial two-point sequence that had everyone screaming at their TVs, and why this game could swing the NFC West race the rest of the way. Plus: Sam Darnold's rollercoaster night, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's OT score, and a monstrous Rams passing performance featuring Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua. ️ Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk

Week 15 in the NFL delivered everything — massive injuries to superstar players, playoff clinchers, shocking upsets, and more questions than answers as the postseason approaches. We break down the impact of big-name injuries around the league, including Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, and what their absences could mean moving forward. The Broncos and Rams officially punch their playoff tickets, while the Bills once again rally from behind — but can they actually win the division, or will New England hold them off? We also dive into the Jets' latest dysfunction after firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, the ongoing debate about whether Jackson Dart is truly the answer at quarterback, and whether this team should already be looking toward the draft. Plus: • The Saints stun Carolina and throw the NFC South into even more chaos • A statement win over Green Bay • Aaron Rodgers looking sharp at the perfect time • Who's trending up — and who's running out of time All that and more on Locked Up Sports: New York Sports Talk.

The Queens Baseball Convention was billed as a celebration of Mets baseball — a fan fest bringing together legends, current players, media voices, and content creators. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, we break it all down. We discuss the good, including an excellent live taping of SNY's Baseball Night in New Yorkfeaturing Sal Licata, Laura Albanese, and Keith Raad, and the great energy from Mets fans and fellow content creators throughout the day. We also share thoughts on hearing from current Mets third baseman Brett Baty and what he had to say. But we also address the sad moment of the event — watching 1986 World Series Champion Jesse Orosco struggle through an interview, appearing confused, losing his train of thought, and unable to answer basic questions. As fans who grew up watching him be part of Mets history, it was tough to see and raises uncomfortable but important questions. A real, honest recap of a day Mets fans won't forget — for all the right and wrong reasons. #Mets #QueensBaseballConvention #LockedUpSports #LGM #NewYorkMets #MetsFans #SNY #BaseballNightInNY #JesseOrosco #BrettBaty #MetsCommunity #NYCSports

The New York Mets just watched their core get blown up in 24 hours. Edwin Díaz walks to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million deal, and now reports say Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles for five years and $155 million. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, Bob breaks down how we got here: why the Mets couldn't (or wouldn't) keep their All-Star closer and their all-time home run leader, what the Brandon Nimmo–for–Marcus Semien trade really says about David Stearns' vision, and how all of this fits next to Juan Soto's record-shattering 15-year, $765 million contract. We'll hit the fan revolt, the front office spin, and then flip it forward: if you actually wanted to improve on last year's 83–79 season, is this really the way to do it? Or is there a path where losing Alonso and Díaz is step one of a bigger plan?

The New York Mets have been active so far early in this off-season but reports a swirling about them leaving the winter meetings with a big-time free agent slugger under contract. we discussed who that slugger is and if David Stearns will pull the trigger on a signing that could shift power within the divisionwe discuss the locker room nonsense reported this week about players not getting along and explain why it's not a big deal and a non-storyMarcus Semien, Why he's more than just an upgrade defensively and how we can help this team with his bat and improve the lineup heading into next season. All that and more as we get you up to speed on the Mets hot stove report

Patriots score 17 points in their first 16 plays. Giants' special teams implode, rookie QB Jaxson Dart takes brutal hits — and New York falls to 2–11. What's left for this franchise this season? #Giants #GiantsNation #Patriots #MNF #JaxsonDart #NFL #LockedUpSports #NYGiants #PatriotsNation #Football

A full-featured conversation covering: The upcoming Long Island Division III High School Football Championship: Sayville High School Golden Flashes vs. Wantagh High School Warriors The blockbuster trade sending Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers Debating the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, leveraging Brian's role as a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) and his past published ballots.

The New York Giants just can't get out of their own way. In Mike Kafka's first game as interim head coach, Big Blue blew an early lead and fell 27–20 to the Packers at MetLife, dropping to 2–9 on the season and extending their losing streak to five games. On this episode of Locked Up Sports, Bob and Brett break down everything from Jameis Winston's up-and-down performance in relief of Jaxson Dart, to a defense that once again melted in the fourth quarter, to a run game that flashed with Tyrone Tracy Jr. but couldn't carry them all the way. Then we turn the page to Week 12 in Detroit, where the Giants are more than 10-point underdogs against Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a 6–4 Lions team looking to bounce back after a frustrating 16–9 loss in Philly. We'll hit the betting line, matchups, injury updates on Dart's concussion status, and what a realistic “path to an upset” looks like — if there even is one — as the Giants look to snap an 11-game road losing streak.

The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 27–14 on Thursday Night Football, their eighth straight win behind a monster 3-TD night from rookie TreVeyon Henderson and another MVP-caliber performance from Drake Maye. The Jets fall to 2–8, their offense stalls again, and the questions around Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn get even louder. Then we spin it forward to Sunday at MetLife: Giants vs. Packers. It's Mike Kafka's debut as Giants head coach, Jameis Winston's first start of 2025, and a banged-up 2–8 Giants team trying to upset a 5-3-1 Packers squad fighting for NFC playoff position. We'll break down Jets–Patriots drive by drive, talk about Henderson's breakout, Maye's MVP buzz, the future at QB for the Jets, and then dive into matchups, injuries, and keys to Giants–Packers plus the biggest games on the Week 11 slate, including Lions–Eagles, Seahawks–Rams, Bucs–Bills and the Madrid game. #NFL, #NFLWeek11, #Jets, #Patriots, #JetsNation, #TakeFlight, #GoPats, #Giants, #GiantsPride, #GoPackGo, #GiantsVsPackers, #NewYorkFootball, #LockedUpSports, #NYCSports, #FootballPodcast

The Mets are officially on the clock in Vegas. Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz have both hit free agency after opting out of their deals, and David Stearns is trying to thread the needle between keeping his stars and reshaping the roster. We break down the latest from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, what Scott Boras is saying about Alonso, where things stand with Díaz after a dominant 2025, and which free agents Stearns should be targeting as the market opens. We'll talk Alonso's monster walk-year season, Díaz's contract calculus after another elite campaign, the Mets' stated priorities in center field, the rotation and the bullpen, plus which names on this winter's loaded free-agent board actually make sense in Queens. The Mets are officially on the clock in Vegas. Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz have both hit free agency after opting out of their deals, and David Stearns is trying to thread the needle between keeping his stars and reshaping the roster. We break down the latest from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, what Scott Boras is saying about Alonso, where things stand with Díaz after a dominant 2025, and which free agents Stearns should be targeting as the market opens. We'll talk Alonso's monster walk-year season, Díaz's contract calculus after another elite campaign, the Mets' stated priorities in center field, the rotation and the bullpen, plus which names on this winter's loaded free-agent board actually make sense in Queens. If you're a Mets fan staring at a winter of uncertainty, this is your roadmap to the offseason.

The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll today after another late collapse dropped them to 2–8. We break down why it happened, who's next, and what yesterday's loss in Chicago told us about this Now former head coach #Dabollfired #billbelichick #Lockedupsports #Giants #BrianDaboll #NYGiants #NFL #BigBlue #MikeKafka #JaxsonDart #CalebWilliams