The Mike Francesa Podcast

Injuries finally took their toll on the Knicks as the Pacers routed them in Game 7. Mike Francesa recaps Game 7 and looks ahead to the Rangers Eastern Conference Finals series with Florida.

New York could not land a knockout blow on Friday against the Pacers. Mike Francesa weighs in after the Knicks fell 116-103 in Indianapolis and potentially lost Josh Hart to an injury.

Mike Francesa previews tonight's critical Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers in Indianapolis. A win puts NY in the Conference Finals, while a loss would set up a nerve-wracking Game 7. Plus, thoughts on the NY Rangers' win over the Hurricanes and a preview of the Preakness.

Mike Francesa offers his take on this season's NFL schedule. The Jets face a tough opening slate, while the Giants will be forced to run the gauntlet in midseason. Plus, thoughts on Rangers-Hurricanes Game 6 and email reactions.

With a 44-point masterpiece, Jalen Brunson willed the Knicks to a 121-91 Game 5 laugher at home. New York is one win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since the 1999-2000 season.

Can a depleted Knicks team patch itself together for a win in the Garden? Mike Francesa shares his thoughts on that and the Rangers opening the door back up to Carolina.

Mike Francesa says the Knicks looked understandably slow during a Mother's Day meltdown versus the Pacers. Now, New York must find a way to bounce back in Game 5 at MSG. Plus, a look at Rangers v Hurricanes Game 5.

The Knicks leaned heavily on Donte DiVincenzo for firepower in Game 3 but came up just short, 111-106. Mike Francesa reacts following New York’s gutsy performance versus the Pacers.

Mike Francesa asks whether the Knicks can overcome their injuries and put the screws to the Pacers before it's too late. The Rangers are now up 3-0 in their series versus the Hurricanes, and the Yanks' offense is officially heating up.

A first-half injury scare to Jalen Brunson hardly slowed the Knicks in Game 2 versus the Pacers. Mike Francesa ponders New York’s prospects as the series moves to Indiana.

The Knicks host the Pacers again tonight, and the Rangers take a 2-0 lead to Carolina. Mike Francesa looks at these series as well as the rise of Alex Verdugo in pinstripes. Mike also answers listener emails.

Mike Francesa reacts after yet another grind-it-out win for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson poured in 43 points, becoming just the fourth player in league history to tally 40+ points in four consecutive games, and New York held on for the 121-117 victory.

Following their grueling series against the Knicks, Mike Francesa says New York has high expectations to win its second-round series versus the Pacers. Plus, more NBA storylines and an update on the Mets and Pete Alonso struggling offensively.

After driving though the capital, the Rangers head into the eye of a hurricane on the road to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Joe Micheletti joins Mike Francesa to look at the NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals and what the NY Rangers need to do to tame the Carolina Hurricanes.

Mike Francesa and expert horse racing handicapper Brad Thomas break down the Kentucky Derby. They look at the weather conditions and the entries for the greatest two minutes in sports.

The Knicks survived another rollercoaster game versus the Sixers thanks to Jalen Brunson’s 41-point outburst and a clutch shot by Josh Hart. Mike Francesa recaps New York’s victory in Philadelphia and ponders a second-round matchup with the Pacers.

Mike Francesa previews the Game 6 clash between the Knicks and Sixers. He recalls past springs when NY sports were equally captivating.

Mike Francesa reacts after the Knicks let Game 5 slip away, 112-106. Up six points with just 30 seconds remaining, New York couldn’t stop the Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey from going full hero mode and sending the game into overtime.

Mike Francesa says Joel Embiid and the Sixers are wounded but still dangerous -- and that's why the Knicks do everything they can to end the series tonight. He also recaps other NBA storylines and reacts to your emails on Aaron Judge, the Jets, and Daniel Jones. 

Mike Francesa reveals why NFL Draft grades are so ridiculous. He also previews Game 5 of Knicks-Sixers and offers projections for the NBA playoffs. Plus, thoughts on the recent play of the Mets, Yanks, and Red Sox.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' 97-92 victory over the Sixers. New York is now just one win away from moving to the second round of the playoffs.

Mike Francesa catches up with the Yankees and Mets and ponders if changes are coming to the Yankees lineup. Mike also looks back at Round 1 of the NFL Draft and previews Game 4 Knicks-76ers.

It was a career playoff scoring night for Joel Embiid as the Sixers held home court in Philadelphia. Mike Francesa breaks down game three and how the hobbled big man hit the half-century mark.

In this reaction Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike gives his analysis of the Giants and Jets first round picks.

It's draft day, and Mike Francesa touches on the latest rumblings. He also previews Knicks-Sixers and responds to listener emails.