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Mike Francesa shares his thoughts on a memorable night at Yankee Stadium . Also, is it time to panic about the Mets and some thoughts on the NBA. 00:00 Yankees Win Over the Angels 09:30 Mets' Struggles 17:40 NBA Criticism
Mike Francesa discusses Rory McIlroy's victory in Augusta. Also the Mets and Yankees have both lost 5 in a row. Is it time to panic? 00:00 Masters Recap 12:00 Yankees' Struggles 21:20 Mets' Challenges 28:25 NBA Regular Season Critique
Mike Francesa dives into the Masters tournament, discussing player form, betting odds, and the allure of Augusta. 00:00 Masters Week Discussion 16:35 Favorite Plays for the Weekend 30:08 NBA Playoffs 32:35 Yankees and Ryan McMahon Struggles
Mike Francesa and Mike Vaccaro discuss his new book "The Bosses of the Bronx," a deep dive into the Yankees under Steinbrenner's ownership with all its infamous tales and characters. 00:00 The Bosses of the Bronx 00:27 George's Impact on Yankees 02:20 Yankees Ownership Evolution 03:25 Steinbrenner's Legacy 05:10 Yankees' Iconic Moments45:00 Hank and Hal Steinbrenner #yankees #steinbrenner
Mike discusses Michigan's National Championship win over UConn. 00:00 Championship Game Overview 02:00 Michigan's Performance 09:00 Closing Remarks on the Game
Michigan overpowers Arizona in a surprising rout, setting up a compelling championship match against UConn. 00:00 Michigan vs. Arizona 01:16 UConn's Winning Pedigree 06:08 Arizona's Embarrassment 09:51 UConn Defeats Illinois
Mike breaks down tomorrow's Final Four Matchups. Also a look at the Yankees, with some memories of George Steinbrenner and a preview of The Masters. 00:00 Final Four Preview 05:09 UConn Illinois Matchup 09:18 Michigan Arizona Matchup 22:00 Yankees Home Opener 26:23 The Masters Preview
Preview of the Final Four highlights Michigan and Arizona's clash with UConn, also in the spotlight. Mike takes emails on the Knicks and Geno Smith. 00:00 UConn's Storyline 17:10 NFL Replacement Officials 19:11 Tiger Woods Discussion 23:00 Emails
UConn stages a historic comeback against Duke in the NCAA tournament. Mike Francesa breaks down the game that will be remembered for ages.
Mike reacts as St. John's Loses 80-75 to Duke and is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #marchmadness
Mike recaps the fifth day of the NCAA Tournament and previews St. John's / Duke. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #marchmadness
Mike Francesa discusses the Mets and Yankees season prospects with Ron Darling on the BetRivers Network. 00:00 Baseball is Back 01:03 Mets and Yankees Optimism 03:06 Dynamics of the Mets Broadcast Booth 05:20 Mets Strategic Changes and Offseason #Mets #Yankees #MLB
Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees' Opening Day and the Yankees roster changes, as well as the Mets' offseason moves and around MLB. 00:00 Baseball's Return 01:00 Yankees on Netflix 03:50 Yankees vs Mets Roster 09:00 MLB Team Predictions #mets #yankees #mlb
Mike reacts to St. John's beating Kansas and moving on to the Sweet 16.
Mike recaps the third day of the NCAA Tournament and breaks down Sunday's St. John's-Kansas Round of 32 matchup. 00:00 Sweet 16 Setup 02:39 Today's Game Results 06:09 Tomorrow's Matchups 08:01 Saint John's vs. Kansas 12:11 Pitino's Coaching Journey
Mike recaps the second day of the NCAA Tournament. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #marchmadness
Mike recaps the first day of the NCAA Tournament and looks ahead to the Friday and Saturday games. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #marchmadness
Mike breaks down the early games on the NCAA Tournament and gives some picks and analysis. 00:00 March Madness Overview 03:08 Historic NCAA Upsets 10:01 Mid-Major Challenges 19:02 Updated BetRivers Odds 29:28 Final Four Predictions
Mike Francesa takes a look at the East region and St. John's chances to advance to a Final Four, as well as discussing the Jets' trade of Justin Fields. 00:00 NCAA Tournament Overview 01:26 Saint John's Tournament Chances 02:57 Fields Trade Discussion
Mike reacts to Selection Sunday and looks at the NCAA Bracket. 00:00 Selection Sunday Reaction 00:40 East Bracket Analysis 05:55 South and Midwest Brackets 10:46 West Bracket Discussion #football #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa evaluates NCAA tournament seeds, and previews St. John's vs. UConn in the Big East ahead of Selection Sunday. 00:00 Weekend Games 00:31 St. John's vs. UConn 31:35 Conference Tournament Strategies #bigeasttournament #mikefrancesa
Mike Francesa discusses the NFL free agency as the Jets add Geno Smith and the Giants roster takes shape to the liking of John Harbaugh. 00:00 NFL Free Agency Continues 04:12 Geno Smith's Role 10:36 Big East Tournaments 13:42 Duke's Injury Problems 19:03 Adebayo's Performance Debate 27:06 NFL's Strategic Dominance 33:55 Jets Tanking? #jets #giants #bigeasttournament
Mike touches on the Giants and Jets additions via free agency and looks around the league at some of the biggest moves. He also previews the upcoming Big East Tournament. 00:00 NFL Free Agency Begins 01:35 Giants Free Agency Moves 07:53 Jets Free Agency Plans 10:13 Rams and Chiefs 19:03 Ravens and Bills 24:10 NCAA Tournament Insights 32:41 Selection Sunday Preview 38:35 NFL Free Agency Recap
Mike Francesa discusses the upcoming Big East Tournament and potential NCAA bids, focusing on teams like Villanova and UConn and discussing the passing of the legendary Lou Holtz 00:40 Big East Tournament 02:52 Lou Holtz Tribute 07:54 Giants Training Camp #bigeasttournament #louholtz #nygiants
Mike discusses Joe Schoen's recent comments and takes emails on Mark Vientos, the Yankees pitching staff and Uncut Gems 01:40 Joe Schoen Speaks 06:40 Tim Duncan's Legacy 08:15 The Set of Uncut Gems 10:15 Mark Vientos in the WBC 12:40 Yankees Rotation 18:50 Giants Ownership #yankees #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa discusses St. John's struggles against UConn, focusing on their failure to score late and UConn's defensive triumph. Mike takes emails on Jaxson Dart, Mike Piazza and Mike and the Mad Dog. 01:05 UConn Dominates St. John's 37:30 Jets QB Situation 40:30 Dart Getting Nabers Back 41:59 Piazza vs. Alonso 42:21 USA Hockey 43:40 Mike and the Mad Dog 45:30 Yankees Are Now Ordinary #stjohns #uconn #jaxsondart #mikeandthemaddog
Mike Francesa talks about the latest in Spring on the Mets and Yanks and takes emails on Alex Rodriguez, the Giants and Pete Alonso. 05:15 Mets Roster Update 13:30 Yanks Roster Update 17:10 St. John's Update 35:10 Alex Rodriguez Interview 38:12 How did Mets Let Alonso Go? #mets #yanks #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa discusses spring training baseball and the Florida teams' schedules plus takes listener emails on Nolan McLean, Mickey Mantle/Joe Namath and being a Mets fan in 2026. 00:50 Around the World of Sports 15:40 McLean in the WBC 19:30 Namath vs. Mantle as an Icon 23:50 Being a Mets Fan in 2026 30:00 Patrick Mahomes' Contract #nymets #yankees #chiefs #wbc #betriversnetwork
Mike discusses Steve Cohen's comments and offseason expectations for the Mets, MLB Labor unrest and viewer emails on the Jets, Giants and Gerrit Cole. 00:50 MLB Labor Unrest 03:30 Steve Cohen Comments 10:45 Remember Robert Duvall 14:00 Giants Success with Parcells and Young 16:19 Mets Pitching in 2026 19:06 The Winter Olympics 32:20 Expectations for Gerritt Cole #yankees #mets #giants #jets #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa interviews John Harbaugh about becoming the Giants head coach, their history, and the challenges of assembling a coaching staff. 03:42 Coaching Staff Challenges 06:40 Starting Fresh with Giants 10:25 Modern NFL Coaching 16:14 Giants Pride and Vision
Mike takes your emails on the future of Jaxson Dart, Radio Row, Boone and Cashman as well the Mets at the deadline. 02:46 Yankees Built for October? 06:00 Mets as Sellers? 08:33 Pressure on NY Teams 12:20 Jaxson Dart a Star? 19:30 Radio Row and the Super Bowl #badbunny #giants #jaxsondart
Mike answers your emails. Send an email to [email protected]. He takes emails today on the Giants schedule, the Jets coaching staff and the WBC. 01:20 Giants Schedule 03:55 Developing Jaxson Dart 07:20 Judge Impacted by Lockout? 12:30 Excitement for WBC
Seattle's defense dominated New England, leading to a comfortable Super Bowl victory. Key contributions came from Walker and a strong pass rush. Francesa recaps the season finale on the BetRivers Network. 00:34 Seattle's Defensive Dominance 01:37 Walker's MVP Performance 03:17 New England's Struggles 04:02 Francesa's Super Bowl Insights
St. John's faces a tough challenge as they take on UConn at Madison Square Garden. Mike previews the game. 02:06 Super Bowl Weather Impact 03:02 St. John's Season Challenges 05:59 UConn's Winning Streak 07:47 Key Players to Watch
Mike takes a deep dive into the Super Bowl as Sam Darnold and the Seahawks prepare for the New England Patriots. 01:36 Team Performances and Schedule Analysis 04:30 Pats vs Seattle: Game Breakdown
Mike Francesa dives into Super Bowl 60 with Seattle as a 4.5 point favorite. 00:20 Seattle vs New England 01:22 Player Performance Bets 03:17 JSN's Consistency 05:27 Sam's Touchdown Potential
Mike Francesa discusses the upcoming Saint John's versus UConn game, highlighting the teams' rivalry and key matchups. 01:40 St. John's / UConn 08:50 Saleh and Daboll join forces 11:15 Sam Darnold as a Franchise Quarterback 13:45 Time to Trade Dominguez? 16:40 Cohen Needs to Add
Mike Francesa talks about Jon Gruden being offered a role with the Jets and Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Football Hall of Fame. 01:20 Gruden Offered Role By Jets 6:48 Jets Coaching Updates 11:16 Bill Belichick Snubbed #jets #giant #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa takes emails on the Jets, John Harbaugh, David Stearns and Pete Alonso. 00:58 Not a Great Day for Jets Fans 04:58 David Stearns Finally Deserves Credit? 07:30 Harbaugh's Pick at the Draft 10:27 Alonso in the Locker Room
Mike discusses Seattle and New England's paths to the Super Bowl. 01:30 Seattle vs Rams 04:00 Broncos vs. Patriots 7:00 Sam Darnold's Performance 09:40 Special Teams' Impact
Dive into NFL championship weekend with discussions on key matchups and betting insights. New England and Denver face off while the Rams take on Seattle, both games filled with drama and strategic plays. 01:16 Game 1 New England vs Denver 05:13 Game 2 Rams vs Seattle
Mike Francesa discusses the key matchups for NFL Championship Sunday on the BetRivers Network, focusing on Denver vs New England and Rams vs Seattle. 00:51 New England vs Denver Analysis 04:24 Rams and Seattle Matchup 07:09 Denver Quarterback Discussion 13:30 Seattle as Super Bowl Favorites
Mike previews the National Championship and takes email on Cody Bellinger, NFL coaching vacancies and more! 01:10 National Championship Preview10:40 Bills Part Ways with McDermott15:15 More Attractive Job to Coach, Bills or Ravens?16:14 Should The Bears Have Gone for Two?17:50 Belichick to Buffalo?20:30 Why Hasn't Cody Bellinger Signed Yet?
Mike recaps Divisional Weekend and looks ahead to Championship Sunday 00:30 Bears vs. Rams Recap 04:00 A Look Ahead 17:00 AFC Championship Impact 22:00 Giants Get Harbaugh
Mike Francesa reacts to the breaking news that the Mets signed Bo Bichette after losing out on Kyle Tucker. #yankees #mets #bobichette #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork
Mike discusses Kyle Tucker choosing the Dodgers over the Mets, and how the Dodgers continue to find ways to sign players while Steve Cohen and David Stearns cannot seem to land anyone with the Mets, while letting good players walk away.00:20 Mets Miss on Kyle Tucker06:13 Dodgers' Strategic Spending09:22 Cohen's Ownership Challenges15:02 Financially Divided League18:44 Cohen and Stearns Have No Plan
Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 01:00 Bills vs. Broncos 05:56 49ers vs. Seahawks 07:43 Texans vs. Patriots 08:45 Rams Playoff Strategy 11:46 Indiana's Impressive Run
The Giants secure a head coach fit for the Hall of Fame in John Harbaugh, raising expectations for future success and playoff appearances. Mike also previews Divisional Weekend. 00:05 Giants' New Era Begins 02:31 Reflecting on Giants' Struggles 09:12 Giants' Search for a Solution 24:30 Divisional Weekend Preview Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for New York sports news, analysis, and breakdowns.
Mike takes viewer emails on the Mets offseason, the future of John Harbaugh, how Aaron Judge feels about the Yankees offseason and what's next for Aaron Rodgers. 02:27 Best fit for Giants if John Harbaugh does not take the job? 10:13 Will Robert Saleh get the chance to be a HC again? 16:03 How does Sean McVay rank among head coaches? 17:32 Who would even want the Jets job if it were available? 19:01 Can you explain the Mets offseason? 25:09 The history of Joe Montana and Steve Young in San Francisco 28:00 Is Aaron Judge getting frustrated? 30:19 Where does Aaron Rodgers go from here?
The Houston Texans broke open a tight games against Pittsburgh with dominating defense. Mike Francesa breaks down what could be Aaron Rodgers' last game. Mike also took an early look at the upcoming Divisional Round. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #nfl #giants #jets
Mike Francesa breaks down the Sunday Wild Card slug-fests that saw Buffalo, San Francisco and New England advance.
Join Mike Francesa as he reacts to Saturday's epic matchups where the Bears came back again to be the Packers and the Rams fought off an inspired Panthers team.
CBS Sports broadcaster Charles Davis joins Mike Francesa to talk NCAA football semifinals and the NFL Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Charles Davis Reacts to Miami's Win 7:00 Oregon vs Indiana preview 8:40 Indiana's transformation & Nick Saban 14:52 Where does Harbaugh go? 18:30 The coaching carousel 20:20 Rams vs Panthers 22:30 Packers vs Bears 25:20 Bills vs Jaguars 28:40 Chargers vs Patriots 31:15 49ers vs Eagles 36:25 Titans vs Steelers
Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 0:00 Miami vs Ole Miss 5:30 Oregon vs Indiana 7:00 Rams vs Panthers 7:30 Bills vs Jaguars 8:20 Texans vs Steelers
Mike Francesa breaks down the six wild card games for this weekend and gives his expert analysis on the matchups. 0:00 Soft 1st Round Byes 3:30 John Harbaugh to the Giants? 9:25 Rams vs Panthers 11:45 Texans vs Steelers 12:45 Packers vs Bears 13:25 Bills vs Jaguars 15:10 49ers vs Eagles 15:30 Chargers vs Patroits 19:00 College Football Playoffs 21:15 NFL Post-Season Parity
Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Mike Francesa to break down the quarterbacks playing in a mostly wide-open Wild Card Weekend. 0:00 Ranking the Playoff QBs with Kurt Warner 7:45 Can Coaches Prepare Players for Playoff Pressure? 13:40 Why Jalen Hurts Gets Grief 17:00 Rodgers & Steelers Prepare for Fierce Texans Pass Rush 21:10 Is the Moment Too Big for the Panthers? 22:50 Love the Question Mark vs Chicago 24:40 Josh Allen's Moment 28:00 Kurt's predictions for the Wild Card games
Mike Francesa weighs in on NFL Black Monday and head coaching vacancies. Plus, thoughts on the Steelers' dramatic win over the Ravens. 00:00 NFL coaching vacancies 09:00 Jets with #2 pick, Giants sticking with Shoen 12:10 Giants with #5 pick 15:45 Steelers beat Ravens 22:20 Browns fire Stefanski, Giants head coach search
Mike Francesa reacts after the Giants ended the season on a high note, beating Dallas 34-17. Meanwhile, the Jets' spiral is complete following a 34-8 beatdown at the hands of the Bills.
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 18 matchups in a very strange season. The Giants will take on the battered Cowboys, and the Jets battle the Bills in Buffalo. 00:00 NFL storylines 03:55 Panthers v Buccaneers 06:00 Ravens v Steelers 08:30 Seahawks v 49ers 10:40 Colts v Texans, Titans v Jaguars 11:30 Lions v Bears 13:00 Oregon v Texas Tecch 14:30 Alabama v Indiana 17:00 Ole Miss v Georgia 18:50 Panthers-Bucs thoughts 20:10 Saints v Falcons 20:30 Browns v Bengals 21:10 Cowboys v Giants 22:40 Chargers v Broncos 25:00 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa offers his best bets for NFL Week 18 and the College Football Playoff. 00:00 Black Monday 01:20 Miami v Ohio St. 04:20 Oregon v Texas Tech 07:15 Alabama v Indiana 09:40 Colts v Texans 12:00 Cowboys v Giants
Mike Francesa answers listener emails on NFL playoff races, looming Black Monday coaching firings, and potential surprises. He also vents on the chaos of NIL and college sports, argues the “student-athlete” era is over, and weighs in on coaching and quarterback futures.
In Week 17, Mike Francesa praises the Giants for competing against the Raiders despite having no postseason hopes. But the Jets? With Aaron Glenn at the helm, this team is hopeless, even with a high draft position in sight.
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 17 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Steelers v Browns 03:00 Ravens v Packers 06:10 Broncos v Chiefs 10:00 Bears v 49ers
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 17 matchups. The Giants have a chance to pick up a rare win versus the Raiders this week, but given the NFL Draft situation, do they really want to? Meanwhile, the Jets will take on a Patriots team that's looking to make a Super Bowl run. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:10 Cowboys v Commanders 04:10 Lions v Vikings, Broncos v Chiefs 06:30 Texans v Chargers 07:50 Ravens v Packers 10:00 Steelers v Browns 11:00 Seahawks v Panthers 12:10 Bucs v Dolphins 12:40 Giants v Raiders 17:35 Patriots v Jets 19:40 Eagles v Bills 22:10 Saints v Titans 23:10 Bears v 49ers 26:40 Rams v Falcons 27:45 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa reacts to your emails on Abdul Carter, Lawrence Taylor, and the abysmal NBA regular season. Plus, thoughts on Carlos Beltran, the Jets' chances of ever finding success, and the Mets' silence in free agency. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:00 Thoughts on Abdul Carter 06:30 Best Sunday QB0 8:10 Tua's career derailed? 10:00 How to fix the NBA regular season 18:30 Carlos Beltran a Hall of Famer? 21:30 Lawrence Taylor 27:20 Sports memorabilia 32:20 Jets have no chance? 35:00 Blue Bloods & Boston Blue 40:25 What are the Mets waiting for?
Mike Francesa breaks down St. John’s disappointing season, blaming faulty recruiting and the lack of a true point guard. Will Rick Pitino get this team turned around in time for an NCAA tournament berth? 00:00 Crazy NFL season 03:55 St. John's loses again 09:10 Not closing out games 16:30 Missing a point guard 29:00 Pitino has his work cut out for him 30:50 Realistic expectations
Mike Francesa reacts following losses by both the Giants and Jets in NFL Week 16. Now, it's a race to determine if one of these franchises will snag the coveted #1 NFL Draft pick.
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 16 matchups. The banged-up Giants and Jets will play for pride, or maybe the race to the #1 draft pick. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Mahomes injury has a huge impact 04:50 NFL Playoff picture 10:55 Eagles vs Commanders 11:45 Packers vs Bears 13:00 Bills vs Browns, Chargers vs Cowboys 14:10 Jets vs Saints 15:50 Vikings vs Giants 16:30 Bengals vs Dolphins 17:10 Bucs vs Panthers 17:55 Jags vs Broncos 19:00 Steelers vs Lions 20:20 Falcons vs Cardinals 20:55 Raiders vs Texans, Patriots vs Ravens 23:10 49ers vs Colts 25:10 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 16 with the Francesa Five. Plus, a breakdown of Miami vs. Texas A&M. 00:00 Miami vs Texas A&M 02:55 Raiders vs Texans 04:55 Patriots vs Ravens 06:05 Jaguars vs Broncos 07:00 49ers vs Colts
Mike Francesa discusses the impact of major NFL injuries to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. He also fields listener questions on the Giants, Jets, and Yankees. Plus, is friction within the Mets roster limiting the team's potential? 00:00 NFL injuries devastating star players 04:40 Difficult news week 06:40 Email reactions: Giants draft & Dart 08:40 Mendoza a terrible Heisman winner? 12:49 NBA Cup important? 14:10 How do Mets save offseason? 19:05 Lindor and Soto were never "buddy-buddy" 23:20 Yankee's quiet offseason 28:55 How will Alonso do in Baltimore? 30:45 Worst Jets season?
The Commanders beat the Giants in NY 29-21 and the Jets lost 49-20 in Jacksonville. Mike Francesa reacts to those games and the end of the KC playoff dynasty.
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 15 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Bills vs Patriots 02:15 Commanders vs Giants 03:37 Chargers vs Chiefs 05:10 Colts vs Seahawks 07:35 Raiders vs Eagles Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 15 matchups. He also offers thoughts on Army vs Navy. 00:00 NFL hits final stretch 01:50 Commanders vs Giants 02:30 Jets vs Jaguars 03:05 Browns vs Bears 03:55 Ravens vs Bengals 06:10 Chargers vs Chiefs 10:08 Bills vs Patriots 11:00 Raiders vs Eagles 12:10 Cardinals vs Texans 12:28 Packers vs Broncos 13:10 Lions vs Panthers 15:10 Army vs Navy 17:50 Panthers vs Saints 19:30 Titans vs 49ers 20:30 Colts vs Seahawks 21:15 Vikings vs Cowboys 23:50 Dolphins vs Steelers
Mets fans are in shambles as slugger Pete Alonso signs with the Orioles on a five-year deal. Mike Francesa analyzes the impact of this deal on New York's roster. Plus, a reaction to the news that Michigan has fired head football coach Sherrone Moore.
Mike Francesa catches up on Mets roster plans and MLB signings, and the news that Philip Rivers will suit up for the Colts. Plus, more on the CFP drama and email reactions. 00:00 Mets & MLB free agency 06:50 Philip Rivers to the Colts 09:30 Are Tomlin & Harbaugh on the hot seat? 12:20 Giants head coach candidates 14:00 College Football Playoff controversy 20:40 Email reactions
The New York Jets were outmatched by the Dolphins from the start and lost 34-10 in Week 14. Mike Francesa breaks down the action, digs into the College Football Playoff drama, and more.
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 14 matchups. The Jets will try to capitalize on last week's win when they host the Dolphins, and the Chiefs will be fighting for their playoff lives against the Texans. 00:00 Week 14 preview 04:50 Dolphins vs Jets 05:55 Colts vs Jags 06:50 Steelers vs Ravens 09:00 Bears vs Packers 10:00 Texans vs Chiefs 11:48 Eagles vs Chargers 13:27 Seahawks vs Falcons 14:00 Bengals vs Bills 15:10 Titans vs Browns, Commanders vs Vikings 16:25 Saints vs Bucs, Broncos vs Raiders 17:15 Rams vs Cardinals 18:30 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 14 with the Francesa Five. Plus, thoughts on the Big 10 Championship battle of Indiana vs Ohio St. 00:00 Last week's picks 01:00 Indiana vs Ohio St. 07:50 BYU vs Texas Tech 09:00 Steelers vs Ravens 10:00 Texans vs Chiefs 12:00 Eagles vs Chargers Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com
Mike Francesa reacts to the Giants' press conference and Joe Schoen's attempts to spin the team's dismal performance. He also reacts to audience emails on Devin Williams, Pete Alonso, Aaron Glenn, and more. 00:00 Giants press conference 10:00 Patriots punished the Giants on MNF 13:40 Never-ending mistakes for this team 17:40 Email reactions: Tomlin as Giants coach? 18:10 Shedeur Sanders 19:30 Devin Williams & the Mets 22:20 Have you been to Disney or Universal? 24:40 Pete Alonso unwanted? 26:45 Texans or Broncos defense? 27:40 Any hope for Vikings? 30:10 Could Glenn be a good coach? 33:20 Thoughts on college football playoff?
The Giants showed little fight Monday Night against the now 11-3 Patriots. Mike Francesa reacts to yet another New York loss that leaves the team at 2-10 on the season.
A victory is a victory, and the Jets will take this one against the Falcons. Despite late miscues, the Jets cashed a last-second field goal by Nick Folk to win. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction.
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 13 matchups. The Giants will face an injury-ravaged Patriots team while the Jets take on the Falcons. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Packers vs Lions 02:35 Chiefs vs Cowboys 07:10 Bengals vs Ravens 09:10 Bears vs Eagles 10:30 Ohio St. vs. Michigan (we know) 14:00 Giants vs Patriots 16:50 49ers vs Browns 18:40 Jaguars vs Titans 19:30 Texans vs Colts 20:40 Saints vs Dolphins 21:00 Falcons vs Jets, Cardinals vs Buccaneers 21:40 Rams vs Panthers, Vikings vs Seahawks 23:00 Bills vs Steelers, Raiders vs Chargers 24:20 Giants vs Patriots 26:50 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 13 with the Francesa Five. Plus, thoughts on the big Ohio St. vs. Michigan clash. 00:00 Ohio St. vs. Michigan 10:30 Chiefs vs. Cowboys 11:03 Bengals vs. Ravens, Jaguars vs. Titans, Giants vs. Patriots
Mike Francesa is back to answer your emails and offer his thoughts on Hal Steinbrenner's payroll comments, the next Giants head coach, and exactly what a Francesa family Thanksgiving looks like. 00:00 St. John's loses to ISU 04:15 Next Giants head coach 06:40 Can Stearns really run the Mets? 07:30 Alonso or Diaz 09:00 Will Skattebo bounce back? 10:30 Jokic a top 10 player? 11:25 Documentary process 13:40 What does a Francesa Thanksgiving look like? 17:50 Steinbrenner's comments on Yankees' payroll 27:45 Mets trade Nimmo to Rangers 31:20 St. John's championship potential
Instead of having a six-point lead late, the Giants went to a touchdown on fourth and goal and failed to convert. Detroit took advantage of that and scored 10 unanswered points to win in overtime against New York. Mike Francesa gives his post game reaction to the Giants vs the unimpressive Lions and Jets vs Ravens.
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 12 with the Francesa Five. Jaxson Dart will play for the Giants, and the Chiefs are in desperation mode versus the Colts. 00:00 Giants v Lions 02:50 Colts v Chiefs 04:30 Patriots v Bengals 05:20 Eagles v Cowboys
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 12 battles, including Giants vs. Lions and Jets vs. Ravens. Plus, could the Chiefs really miss the playoffs, and is Josh Allen the league MVP? 00:00 Crazy NFL storylines 05:30 Giants vs. Lions 06:15 Jets vs. Ravens 07:10 Steelers vs. Bears 08:48 Patriots vs. Bengals 09:40 Vikings vs. Packers 10:20 Seahawks vs. Titans 11:20 Colts vs. Chiefs 17:40 Browns vs. Raiders 21:20 Cardinals vs. Jaguars 22:45 Eagles vs. Cowboys 24:30 Falcons vs. Saints 25:28 Buccaneers vs Rams 26:40 Panthers vs. 49ers 27:20 Around the NFL
Mike Francesa is back with another all-email episode. He answers your questions on NFL scheduling, Rodgers vs. Brady, the Jets QB situation, and much more. 00:00 NFL Season Wide Open 02:00 Team Schedules and Playoff Impact 03:30 Mets Future Without Pete Alonso 04:38 Lenny Wilkens’ Legacy 07:10 St. John’s vs. UConn Rivalry and Pitino’s Goals 12:05 Too Many 2-Point Converstion Attempts? 13:00 Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth 15:40 Rodgers vs. Brady 17:30 How Would You Re-Draft 2024 QBs 18:30 Jets & Trevor Lawrence 19:15 Yankees Roster 20:17 Passing of Larry Brooks 22:40 Michael Ray Richardson 23:10 Thoughts on NY Mayoral Election 27:10 NFL news and more
The Giants let another fourth-quarter lead evaporate, this time against the Packers. Mike Francesa offers his reaction after Jameis Winston's late interception sealed the 27-20 loss.
Mike Francesa breaks down key NFL Week 11 games, with thoughts on Miami's surprising performance against Buffalo and Washington's struggles. He also covers the Packers' issues, the Giants' coaching decisions, and more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Commanders v Dolphins 02:10 Packers v Giants 07:00 Panthers v Falcons 07:50 Bucs v Bills 08:50 Texans v Titans, Bears v Vikings 10:00 Bengals v Steelers 11:30 Chargers v Jags 12:25 Seahawks v Rams 13:30 49ers v Cardinals, Ravens v Browns 14:50 Chiefs v Broncos 16:20 Lions v Eagles, Cowboys v Raiders 18:00 Around the NFL
Justin Fields led the Jets with 67 yards rushing in New England, and it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with the 9-2 Patriots. Mike Francesa reacts to a New York football season that can't end soon enough. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season.
Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL week 11 and college football with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Notre Dame v Pittsburgh 01:50 Bengals v Steelers 03:25 Bears v Vikings 04:10 Ravens v Browns, Seahawks v Rams
Mike Francesa analyzes the Giants’ coaching upheaval and ponders Joe Schoen's job security. Plus, thoughts on Daboll's future, Glenn's job performance, the Yankees' and Mets' roster needs, and more. 00:00 Giants promote Kafka 04:00 Giants GM keeping his job? 06:20 Daboll to Bills? 08:10 Is Glenn doing a better job? 11:45 Did Knicks make a mistake by firing Thibs? 14:20 Alonso to Yanks, Bellinger to Mets? 17:00 Should Mets go after Skubal? 22:00 More on the Giants
Mike Francesa offers his take on the news of Brian Daboll's firing. What's next for a Giants team that has talent but can't seem to break through?
Mike Francesa reacts after the Jets & Giants Week 10 matchups. The Jets ran back two kicks for touchdowns that helped seal a win versus the Browns. The Giants, though, may have lost more than just the game against the Bears -- rookie phenom Jaxson Dart was injured and didn't return.
Mike Francesa discusses Week 10's matchups, with thoughts on the Rams' rise and the Falcons' coaching woes. Plus, analysis of the Giants' potential regime change and the Jets' strange moves.
Mike Francesa shares his top picks for this weekend's NFL and NCAA games, including Texas Tech vs. BYU, Missouri vs. A&M, the Rams vs. 49ers, and Carolina vs. New Orleans.
Mike Francesa reacts to your emails about the Jets trades, a possible new Giants head coach, the Mets pursuit of Bo Bichette, and much more. 00:00 Jets moves at the trade deadline 05:50 Why did IKF slide during World Series? 09:25 Ja Morant or Zion Williamson? 12:50 Kingsbury to Giants? 14:30 Yankees vs. Dodgers hitting 19:00 Mike Tomlin's consistency 12:00 Ranking Dave Roberts 23:30 Should Mets sign Bo Bichette? 26:40 Juan Soto as an MVP finalist 27:50 Does Sauce complete the Colts? 29:40 Flacco a Hall of Famer?
The NFL tradeline was a busy one for the New York Jets, who traded away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for draft picks. Will this beleaguered club leverage these changes to turn the page on a losing culture?
Patrick Mahomes' last-second bomb fell incomplete in Buffalo, as the Bills took the Week 9 win, 28-21. Mike Francesa reacts to the back-and-forth battle and other NFL action.
Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Mac Jones and the 49ers in Week 9. Mike Francesa offers his take on another tough New York loss at home. Plus, thoughts on the epic World Series that ended with a Dodgers victory.
Mike Francesa breaks down the 2025 Breeders' Cup. Top contender Sovereignty was scratched due to illness, so he offers his analysis of the best of the rest. He also reflects on how rising costs and syndicates have transformed horse racing.
Mike Francesa rolls through Week 9 of the NFL season, the week before the trade deadline and the halfway point of this year's campaign. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 0:00 Trade deadline storylines 6:45 49ers vs Giants 8:35 Vikings vs Lions 10:40 Bears vs Bengals 13:30 Panthers vs Packers 15:00 Chargers vs Titans 15:45 Falcons vs Patriots 17:15 Colts vs Steelers 19:05 Broncos vs Texans 19:55 Jaguars vs Raiders 22:30 Saints vs Rams 24:00 Chiefs vs Bills 27:40 Seahawks vs Commanders 30:40 Cardinals vs Cowboys 33:20 More NFL trade deadline
Mike Francesa gives his best bets for this weekend's games in the NFL and NCAA. 0:00 Penn St. vs Ohio St. 2:55 Rutgers vs Illinois 4:00 Jaguars vs Raiders 5:50 Chiefs vs Bills 8:10 Cardinals vs Cowboys #nfl #sportsbetting #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork
Mike Francesa gives his postgame reaction to the Jets' first victory of the year. The Giants suffered a major blow with the loss of Cam Skattebo in the matchup against the Eagles.
Mike Francesa looks around the NFL and breaks down the games of Week 8, including a revenge spot for the Eagles against the Giants.
Mike Francesa talks to Don Mattingly about his long journey to the World Series, now as a bench coach with Toronto.
Mike Francesa breaks down Week 8 with NFL picks featuring the Giants vs. Eagles and Ravens vs. Bears. Mike also looks at Missouri at Vanderbilt in college football.
Mike Francesa dissects the Giants' stunning collapse in Denver and the emergence of Jaxson Dart as a fearless young quarterback. Can they build on this and reshape their future?
The Giants held a lead late into the fourth quarter in Denver, but let the Broncos storm back. Meanwhile, the Jets scored only six points against the Panthers and lost again. Mike Francesa offers his measured reaction.
Mike Francesa discusses the biggest NFL storylines in NFL Week 7. Can the Giants beat a very tough Broncos defense? And will the Jets ever win a game?
Mike Francesa discusses his best bets for Week 7, including Texas Tech vs Arizona State, Rams vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Lions, Texans vs Seahawks, and Washington vs Dallas.
The Jets had an opportunity to get their first win, but they couldn't get into field goal range with time winding down. Mike Francesa give his post-game reaction.
Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 6, including the Jets' tall task against the Denver Broncos.
Mike Francesa offers his best picks for Kansas at Texas Tech, Michigan v USC, Broncos v Jets, Cowboys v Panthers, and Titans v Raiders.
The New York Giants delivered an inspired, stunning performance and ran over the Eagles 34-17. Cam Skattebo rushed for three touchdowns and the G-Men stopped the Eagles in the moments when it mattered.
Mike Francesa returns with his take on the Yankees' 3-1 loss in the ALDS. After a hot streak to end the regular season, what went wrong with this team?
Mike Francesa breaks down the Jets' and Giants' losses in Week 5. The Giants took an early lead on the Saints but couldn't hang on, and the Jets gotta jet.
Toronto's offense exploded in the middle of Game 2 and left the Yankees reeling. Mike Francesa asks if the Yankees can possibly recover against the Blue Jays.
Toronto's bats put a hurt on the Yankees bullpen in Game 1 of the division series. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction.
Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 5, including the Giants vs the Saints and the Cowboys vs the Jets. Can the Giants hit another bullseye with Dart at QB, and will these Jets ever bag a win? Plus, reactions to your emails!
Cam Schlittler delivered an epic playoff pitching performance and Ryan McMahon went all-in on defense as the Yankees advance to the ALDS against Toronto. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction as the Bombers survive and advance
Mike Francesa offers his best picks for Texas Tech at Houston, Raiders vs Colts, Giants vs Saints, Pats vs Bills, and Chiefs vs Jaguars.
A taut Game 3 ended with a Yankees victory, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. just beat the tag at home at the bottom of the 8th. Mike Francesa breaks down the action.
Mike Francesa reacts after the Yankees lost Game 1 of the WildCard series versus the Red Sox. New York loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, but failed to bring a single runner home.
Mike Francesa blasts the Yankees for blocking out-of-market fans from buying postseason tickets. Why is this storied franchise stooping to second-rate tactics at such a critical juncture?
Justin Fields ran the Jets offense at a "glacial" pace on MNF versus the Dolphins, and New York finds itself frozen in a young but winless season. Mike Francesa wonders what's next for this hapless franchise.
Mike Francesa and former Mets manager Terry Collins dissect the Mets’ collapse. New York had weak pitching, poor defense, a lack of clutch hitting, and a lack of chemistry, despite a $340 million payroll.
Mike Francesa lambasts an expensive Mets team that failed to make the playoffs. The Yankees, on the other hand, finished with an eight-game winning streak, but that wasn't enough to catch the Blue Jays.
Mike Francesa reacts following the Giants' first victory of the season, beating the Chargers 21-18. Rookie Jaxson Dart bagged a win in his first start, but an injury to star WR Malik Nabers put a serious damper on the day.
Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 4, including the Chargers vs. the Giants and the Jets vs. the Dolphins. Will Giants rookie Jaxson Dart lead New York to its first win? Plus, reactions to your emails!
Mike Francesa discusses Penn State's big game against Oregon and evaluates its implications in the national title race. He also offers picks and wagers for NFL Week 4 in the Francesa Five.
The Yankees have slugged their way back into a tie for first in the AL East, with a possible #1 seed up for grabs. The Mets continue to struggle, getting blasted by the Cubs, but still cling to the last wild card spot. Mike Francesa reacts to Wednesday night's MLB slate.
Mike Francesa previews the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with thoughts on home-course advantage, team dynamics, pay controversies, and more. Will crowd intensity sway the outcome in favor of the US?
Mike Francesa dives into the NY Giants' quarterback situation. Are the G-Men ready to pull the plug on Wilson and insert Jaxson Dart?
Although the Chiefs left plenty of room for Cam Skattebo to run, they left little room for anything else in the 22-6 victory against the Giants. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction to the loss.
Mike Francesa critiques the Jets' continued struggles, labelling them as the 'same old Jets' despite a desperate comeback attempt against Tampa.
Mike Francesa analyzes each matchup in NFL Week 3, including the Giants, who will face a winless Chiefs team, and the Jets in Tampa Bay.
Mike Francesa is back with more picks and big wagers for the third week of NFL action in the Francesa Five.
Mike Francesa analyzes the Yankees' and Mets' playoff hopes. Plus, thoughts on NFL QB injuries, Robert Redford's passing, and more.
Mike Francesa reviews the Giants' wild defeat by the Cowboys in Dallas and the Jets' disappointing performance against the Bills, highlighting both teams' 0-2 start and upcoming challenges.
Mike Francesa is back with more picks and big wagers for the second week of NFL action in the Francesa Five.
Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 2 matchups, including Giants v Cowboys and Bills v Jets. Can either New York squad avoid a dreaded 0-2 start?
Mike Francesa discusses an act of violence in Utah and reflects on 9/11's legacy. He also breaks down the playoff prospects of New York's baseball clubs -- the Yankees seem safe, but are the Mets unraveling?
The Jets lost a close contest but were outdueled by Pittsburgh & Aaron Rodgers. Washington dropped the Giants in DC. Mike Francesa reacts to both games.
We start this season's Francesa Football Friday with a special appearance by Eli Manning.
Mike Francesa introduces his new weekly segment, the Francesa Five. You'll hear his thoughts on five big wagers for NFL Week 1.
Mike Francesa discusses Bill Belichick losing his first game as North Carolina's head coach. He dives into updates on New York baseball and the Yankees as they chase the Blue Jays for the division lead. Plus, thoughts on NFL Week 1 and email reactions.
Mike Francesa dives into his email bag, answering your questions on the Yankees, Don Mattingly, and other baseball topics. Plus, thoughts on legendary Bears and Ravens defenses, Kyle Schwarber's career, and more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com
Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees and Mets as they wind down the MLB regular season. He also offers thoughts on the NY Giants' preseason success and the idea of starting rookie QB Jaxson Dart.
The Yankees collected only three hits and waste a prime performance from Max Fried, as they drop their second game of the series to the Red Sox. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction and more on MLB.
Mike Francesa reaches into his inbox and reacts to listener emails. You'll hear his thoughts on David Wright's career, Caitlin Clark's cultural impact, favorite Florida golf courses, and much more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com
Mike Francesa discusses the Mets' and Yankees' moves at the MLB trade deadline. The Yankees were solid but not flashy. The Mets added major arms and defense to their lineup.
Mike Francesa discusses the latest on Yankees' Judge injury update and trade deadline strategies, while also covering the Mets' resurgence and potential lineup changes. Plus, thoughts on Hulk Hogan's passing.
Mike Francesa answers fan questions on the Nets’ Brooklyn struggles, Rick Pitino’s coaching future, his minor movie roles, Don Shula’s legacy, Kenny Albert’s versatility, Secretariat’s greatness, Francona’s impact, Billy Martin’s Hall chances, and Phil Jackson’s Knicks tenure.
Mike Francesa discusses MLB's return after the break, focusing on trade deadline expectations, highlighting key players like Vientos for the Mets and McMahon for the Yankees. He also touches on David Wright's legacy, NFL players union drama, and the British Open.
Mike Francesa previews the 2025 Open Championship and identifies his favorites to contend in the season's final major. Plus, thoughts on the Yankees and Mets and the MLB trade deadline.
Mike Francesa reviews what teams like the Yankees & Mets should attempt to do before the MLB Trade Deadline on July 31. Plus, Mike reviews the latest Superman film, which just hit theaters with a $122 million opening weekend.
Mike Francesa assesses Yankees and Mets midseason shifts, trade deadline needs, and pivotal wins. Plus, strong opinions on Mahomes, Mike Trout, and the power of TV ratings.
The trade deadline is approaching fast and the Yankees have issues they need to address. Mike Francesa breaks down the current state of the Yankees and what changes both New York teams need to make before July 31. Plus, thoughts on DJ LeMahieu being designated for assignment, Juan Soto not being an All-Star, and the Knicks' newest coach.
Defense was key, and the long skid ended for the Yankees as they finally got back in the win column with a close 6-4 victory over the New York Mets. Mike Francesa breaks down the third and final game of the Subway Series and where both New York teams go from here.
Carlos Rodon gave up a grand slam in the first, and Yankees pitching couldn't keep the Mets in check as they lose their sixth straight game. Mike Francesa breaks down the second game of this Subway Series.
Mike Francesa reacts following the Yankees' 3-game sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays. New York has now won just twice in the last seven games and has lost control of the Division lead in the AL East, with a critical Subway Series coming this weekend.
Mike Francesa reacts following the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. As expected, the Mavs selected Cooper Flagg with the first pick. Plus, updates on the Mets and Yankees.
Mike Francesa discusses the NBA Draft. He criticizes the slumping Mets and wonders when the Yankees will get into a higher gear.
Mike Francesa looks at how Game 7 of the NBA Finals will play out.
Mike Francesa previews Game 6 of the NBA Finals and gives his thoughts on the recent struggles of both New York's baseball teams, as the Yankees and Mets have lost multiple games in a row. Plus, thoughts on the Knicks' offseason, the WNBA's latest scuffle, and much more.
Mike Francesa previews NBA Finals Game 5. He also offers updates on the Mets and Yankees, breaks down Caitlin Clark's stellar return, and answers your emails.
Mike Francesa welcomes PGA expert Michael Breed to discuss the US Open. This year's event could feature some of the most challenging course conditions in years -- which player will survive and win?
Mike Francesa recaps the Belmont Stakes and catches up on NBA Finals action as the series heads to Indiana. Plus, thoughts on the Mets and Yankees and Aaron Judge's hot start. Mike also reacts to your emails.
Mike Francesa offers his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' next stop, this time in Pittsburgh with the Steelers. He also does a deep dive on the Belmont Stakes and discusses Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers.
The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Mike Francesa discusses whether this was the right move for a promising New York team.
Mike Francesa reflects on the Knicks' playoff exit and previews an NBA Finals mismatch between dominant OKC and underdog Indiana. He discusses Yankee and Met performances, praises Scottie Scheffler's Tiger-like dominance in golf, and hypes the upcoming Belmont Stakes. He ends with listener Q&As on players like Patrick Ewing and Francisco Lindor.
Mike Francesa reacts as the Knicks season comes to a disappointing conclusion in Indianapolis. New York had no answer for Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton in the decisive Game 6.
Mike Francesa offers his pregame thoughts on Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Knicks travel to Indianapolis for an elimination game on Saturday.
Mike Francesa reacts as the Knicks got huge performances at home from Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns to avoid elimination against the Pacers in Game 5. Can New York still rally for a spot in the NBA Finals?
The Knicks tried again to rally on the road and fell short in Indianapolis. Mike Francesa discusses New York's Game 4 battle with the Pacers, who won 130-121.
Mike Francesa reacts after the Knicks pulled out a gutsy win in Indianapolis in Game 3. Down big in the first half, New York pulled ahead and just held on in the fourth quarter. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.
Mike Francesa reacts following another devastating Knicks loss. New York had plenty of chances to win Game 2 at home, but couldn't hold off the Pacers. The Knicks now head to Indiana down 0-2 in the series.
Tyrese Haliburton hit a massive shot in the final seconds to send the game to overtime, where the Knicks would fall to the Indiana Pacers 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mike Francesa shares his thoughts on a devastating Knicks loss.
Mike Francesa previews the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Pacers and goes deeper into the Soto Situation for the Mets.
The Yankees took the first Subway Series of the year from the Mets with an 8-2 win on Sunday, thanks to a six-run 8th inning punctuated by a Cody Bellinger grand slam and multiple errors. Mike Francesa discusses the state of each team following the series and recaps the PGA Championship & Preakness.
The Mets bounced back in narrow fashion on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, using a Francisco Lindor sacrifice fly in the final frame to secure a 3-2 victory. DJ LeMahieu and Cody Bellinger both homered but those would be the Yankees' only runs of the afternoon. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game and looks ahead to the Sunday Night Baseball rubber match tomorrow.
The Knicks would not be denied in Game 6 as they dismantled the Tatum-less Celtics 119-81 to advance to play Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game. Mike also gives his thoughts on a solid Yankees victory in Game 1 of the 2025 edition of the Subway Series with the Mets, in Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium.
The Knicks failed to close out the series as they couldn't keep up with Boston in the second half. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 5 and questions whether or not the Knicks will get a win back in Madison Square Garden.
Mike Francesa discusses tonight's Game 5 clash between the Celtics and Knicks. He also breaks down the reinstatement of Pete Rose by MLB and answers your emails.
Once again, the Knicks were underdogs, and once again, they toppled the defending champion Celtics. New York now has a commanding 3-1 lead on Boston in the Eastern semifinals. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.
Mike Francesa reacts to a rough Saturday at MSG for the Knicks in Game 3. Boston jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter and never looked back, ultimately cruising to the 115-93 victory. Payton Pritchard led all Celtics scorers with 23 points off the bench while Jalen Brunson topped the Knicks with 27. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.
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The New York Knicks have, somehow, come back again. The second Celtics collapse in as many games have the Knicks going back to the Garden with a 2-0 lead. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to another stunner.
Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' dramatic Game 1 rally. Down 20 points, they came back to win 108-105 in OT. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.
Mike Francesa asses the Knicks' chances against the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on the current performances of the Yankees and Mets, and recaps Sovereignty's win at the Kentucky Derby.
Mike Francesa offers his predictions and insights for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Jalen Brunson was a machine all night as he hit a huge three-pointer with time winding down to secure a 116-113 Knicks victory over the Detroit Pistons. Mike Francesa shares his thoughts on New York's shaky win in a back-and-forth game and why he wasn't fully confident in the team as they prepare to face the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round. Plus, updates on the Yankees & Mets.
Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' close loss to the Pistons in Game 5. New York nearly rallied for a late comeback, but Indiana held on to force Game 6.
Mike Francesa reacts following a thrilling, and perhaps controversial, 94-93 win in Game 4. Karl-Anthony Towns hit a clutch three-point shot with under a minute left, and Jalen Brunson absolutely balled out after exiting the game briefly with an ankle injury. Mike also recaps how the Giants & Jets did in the NFL Draft and Abdul Carter's request for Lawrence Taylor's #56.
Mike Francesa reacts following the second day of the NFL Draft. The Jets selected TE Mason Taylor and Azareye'h Thomas, and the Giants took DT Darius Alexander. Plus, updates on the Mets and Yankees. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.
Mike Francesa reacts as NFL Draft Round 1 unfolds for the Giants and Jets. The Giants traded up to snag Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart.
Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' 118-116 victory in Game 3, giving New York a 2-1 lead over the Pistons. He also weighs in on early action in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Mike Francesa and NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum preview the NFL Draft, predicting key moves by the Giants, Jets, Cowboys, and others.