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Peter Sblendorio

Peter Sblendorio is a sports reporter covering MLB, the NFL, the NBA and more. He joined the Daily News in 2015 and previously served as the Senior Film Writer. Peter grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Roki Sasaki #14 of Team Japan reacts after an out in the third inning against Team Mexico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Yankees, Mets eliminated in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes: reports

January 13, 2025 at 5:06 p.m.

The Yankees and Mets are out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, dribbles past Milwaukee Bucks' Andre Jackson Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in New York.

Jalen Brunson ties Carmelo Anthony for third-most 40-point games in Knicks history: ‘It’s a credit to him’

January 13, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

With Sunday’s 44-point performance, Jalen Brunson further etched his name into the Knicks record books.

It was a bounce-back performance that Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau believes "says a lot" about the character of his players.

Knicks happy with resiliency, seek consistency after bouncing back with blowout of Bucks

January 12, 2025 at 7:45 p.m.

It was a bounce-back performance that Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau believes "says a lot" about the character of his players.

The Knicks had lost four of their last five games, including Friday’s 25-point blowout by the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Garden, illuminating their depth issues.

Knicks Notebook: Bucks coach Doc Rivers weighs in on Knicks amid lack of bench production

January 12, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

The Knicks had lost four of their last five games, including Friday’s 25-point blowout by the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Garden, illuminating their depth issues.

Regardless of what happens this weekend, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix have already made NFL history.

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Broncos’ Bo Nix look to make more rookie history in NFL playoffs

January 10, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

Regardless of what happens this weekend, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix have already made NFL history.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen both seek their first trip to the Super Bowl — and stand in each other's ways to get there.

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen enter NFL playoffs with chances to change narratives

January 9, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen both seek their first trip to the Super Bowl — and stand in each other's ways to get there.

"We continue to prepare to play the Vikings-Rams game as scheduled Monday night at SoFi Stadium,” the NFL said in a statement.

Rams-Vikings playoff game moves to Arizona from L.A. due to fires; Lakers game postponed

January 9, 2025 at 8:08 p.m.

"We continue to prepare to play the Vikings-Rams game as scheduled Monday night at SoFi Stadium,” the NFL said in a statement.

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 11, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Dwight Howard claims Adam Silver called him after he tweeted ‘Free Palestine’; NBA says that’s ‘categorically false’

January 8, 2025 at 6:08 p.m.

Dwight Howard deleted the tweet, then apologized in subsequent posts for commenting on “international politics."

The NFL is closely monitoring the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the league said Wednesday, five days before the Los Angeles Rams were scheduled to host a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL monitoring L.A. fires before Rams-Vikings playoff game; Kings game postponed

January 8, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

The NFL is closely monitoring the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the league said Wednesday, five days before the Los Angeles Rams were scheduled to host a playoff game against...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones among former Giants, Jets in 2025 NFL playoffs

January 8, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold were the driving forces on two NFL playoff teams, while Daniel Jones just joined the active roster for the Minnesota Vikings.

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