The New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.

The Knicks officially hired Mike Brown as their head coach, turning to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year after firing Tom Thibodeau.

The New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown as their next head coach, they announced Monday. The decision marks the end of a lengthy process that followed New York's surprising decision to fire former Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau following a six-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Yankees and Mets will battle for New York bragging rights when they meet for a three-game series at Citi Field, which continues Saturday

The Mets (+155 underdog moneyline odds to win) take the field at home against the Yankees (-186). The New York Yankees will give the start to Max Fried (10-2, 2.13 ERA), who is looking for win No. 11 on the season,