Is it time to think about Josh Minott as part of the Nets’ young core?
[ad_1] The Nets are knee-deep in a rebuild with the youngest roster in the NBA. In the midst of that youth movement, with all eyes focused on the Nets’ haul of first-round rookies, they could be overlooking the best player of the lot: Josh Minott. The Nets’ lack of a young star to build around […]
Chris Drury’s Rangers retool hits critical juncture and will hinge on key creativity
[ad_1] DALLAS — So the Rangers will put the 2025-26 season to rest in the warmer temperatures down south. For nearly four months, it’s been understood it was going to end this way. Some late-season winning has eased the team into this final road trip, but skipping to the finish line never translated to an […]
Conor Sheary finally contributing as he stares down uncertain Rangers, NHL future
[ad_1] The mission remained simple for Conor Sheary. After clawing his way onto the Rangers roster through a professional tryout in training camp, and after spending most of last season with the Lightning’s AHL affiliate, he wanted to prove — to himself, to everyone around the league — that he could still contribute, that the […]
The Knicks are still trying to reach the Celtics’ level — one year after they thought they arrived
[ad_1] So much for finally breaking through last year. So much for basically putting the Celtics on the brink even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in Game 4 of the second round, for beating Boston in their first playoff matchup since 2013, for — despite their inability to beat the Celtics consistently during the […]
Crucial Liberty decisions remain with WNBA free agency set to begin
[ad_1] Free agency could reshape the WNBA this month, with more than 100 players seeking new deals. The Liberty will have somewhat of a new look and feel from a year ago, especially after replacing head coach Sandy Brondello with former Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco. But the pillars remain the same. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna […]
St. John’s wild ride ending in tears proves one thing about its unique character — this team cared
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — This wasn’t supposed to be part of the equation anymore. Cynicism has crept into all of the corners of college basketball. They’re pros now. It’s all a transactional game. Players don’t stick around long enough to learn the words to the alma mater, let alone battle a lump in the throat when […]
St. John’s starts March Madness on a picture perfect note by keeping to a tenacious identity
[ad_1] SAN DIEGO — This is how you play the game when you want to carry New York on your shoulders as far and as long as you can. The St. John’s Red Storm delivered an emphatic March message to one and all with their 78-53 demolition of Northern Iowa. They resembled a Dream Team […]
Speedy Claxton’s Hofstra challenge is only just beginning after March Madness exit
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — Now comes the hard part for Hofstra. No, not recovering from the heartbreak of this special season coming to a premature end. Friday’s 90-70 first-round loss to Alabama served as an unceremonious end after the Pride reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years. No, the hard part […]
PGA Tour’s dubious ‘fifth major’ is really just another con job
[ad_1] So the Players Championship, scheduled to end Sunday, is golf’s fifth major. Who says so? NBC, that’s who. [ad_2]
It’s easy to see upside in ‘dynamic’ Yankees pitching staff — even with key questions lingering
[ad_1] NORTH PORT, Fla. — Tim Naehring has lived through the highs of Gerrit Cole and the lows of Kei Igawa. CC Sabathia fronting a championship and the hype, hope and quick fizzle that was Deivi Garcia. In 19 seasons with the Yankees, 11 as vice president of baseball operations, Naehring has helped form many […]