ESPN New York: Stephen A. Smith & Ryan Ruocco

A native of Hollis, Queens, who built his foundation as a journalist over the course of 14 years in New York and Philadelphia, Stephen A. Smith has insider knowledge and an in-your-face style, accentuated with a perspective rarely seen or heard in mainstream media.

Ryan Ruocco is a 2008 grad of Fordham University. His growing resume already includes play-by-play for the Nets and his Fordham Rams. He also serves as an in-booth statistician for YES' Yankees telecasts, and hosts segments on the Yankee Stadium scoreboard. His thoughtful style and comprehensive knowledge of New York sports will feed your need-to-know.

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Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/17

The Knicks win Game 5 and survive to play another day. Mike Woodson credits 48 minutes of commitment at both ends of the floor for the win. Do the Knicks have any more wins left?

Mike Woodson: 5/17

Knicks HC Mike Woodson says, "Guys can't worry about minutes. It's what you do on the floor when you get minutes."

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/16

The Knicks play Game 5 tonight at Madison Square Garden. Even if they get through tonight,will it just end Saturday?

David Garrard: 5/16

Retiring Jets QB David Garrard says the doctors told him his knee would never improve, and he didn't want to be a guy hobbling around the field.

Jeff Van Gundy: 5/16

Jeff Van Gundy says he is interested to see if Indiana comes out ready to close this series out early tonight.

Colin Cowherd: 5/16

Colin Cowherd says the Knicks will win tonight because they are going to be shooting in familiar territory.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/15

The Knicks lose Game 4 and now face elimination on Thursday. Is the problem on offense or defense?

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/14

Game 4 is upon us. Iman Shumpert may not play with swelling on the knee. Is it time for Carmelo to prove he is a superstar?

Jon Barry: 5/14

Jon Barry says right now Carmelo is an all-star and has to prove tonight and through the rest of the playoffs that he is a superstar.

Mike Greenberg: 5/14

Mike Greenberg says this Knicks vs Pacers series has been as unpredictable as ever.

Don LaGreca: 5/14

Don LaGreca says Henrik Lundqvist has been the difference for the Rangers.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/13

The Knicks look terrible in Game 3. Is Game 4 now a "must win"? Can Tyson Chandler turn things around?

Skip Bayless: 5/13

Skip Bayless says the Knicks seemed to have no effort and energy in Game 3.

Kenny Albert: 5/13

Kenny Albert says the Rangers have so many guys that won two Game 7s last year so experience is on their side.

Rick Sutcliffe: 5/13

Rick Sutcliffe says Mets' fans should be irate if the Mets do not have Zach Wheeler pitching in the majors by Thursday.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/10

Amar'e is set to return in Game 3. Will he fit right in or will it be disruptive? Frank Vogel says Amar'e is capable of scoring a bunch so you have to prepare.

Frank Vogel: 5/10

Pacers HC Frank Vogel says Amar'e is capable of scoring a bunch of points on you fast so, of course, you have to prepare.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/9

The Heat destroy the Bulls in Game 2. Were there too many fouls called? Can you imagine the Knicks playing a tough series against the Heat?

Steve Javie: 5/9

Steve Javie says the Game 3 officials of the Heat-Bulls series will love the precedent set by the Game 2 officials.

Colin Cowherd: 5/9

Colin Cowherd says the referees do need to keep control of the game because things can escalate quickly.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/8

The Knicks win Game 2 in convincing fashion. Has the series changed? Mike Woodson says he is not going to change his line up because he wants the Pacers to have to adjust.

Mike Woodson: 5/8

Knicks HC Mike Woodson discusses how he intends to use J.R. Smith and the Knicks' bench.

Tim Legler: 5/8

Tim Legler says the Knicks dominated the possession game and that is what led to the blow out.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/7

The Knicks are looking to avoid going down 0-2 to the Pacers. What needs to change for this to happen?

Eric Braeden: 5/7

Actor Eric Braeden, Victor Newman of "The Young and the Restless," critique's Stephen A.'s performance in his "Star Trek" commercial.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/6

The Knicks lose Game 1 to the Pacers. Is it time to panic and make changes, or stay the course?

Billy King: 5/6

Nets GM Billy King says P.J. Carlesimo did a good job but he wasn't a long term solution. When it comes to a replacement, King says he'll be calling Phil Jackson.

Skip Bayless: 5/6

Skip Bayless says the Knicks did not show up ready to play a rough, tough and tall Indiana Pacers team.

Darren Rovell: 5/6

Darren Rovell says LeBron has not lost individual endorsements but his sponsors have not been running a lot of commercials.

Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco: 5/3

Will the Knicks be able to close out the Celtics in Game 6? Jeff Van Gundy believes Carmelo Anthony will rise to the occasion.

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