PORT ST. LUCIE — Luke Weaver is less than thrilled by the perception that his 2025 performance was a regression from his 2024 breakout, when he received accolades for his work in the Yankees bullpen.

On the surface, his surge in ERA from 2.89 to 3.62 tells that story. But Weaver, who arrived to the Mets on a two-year contract worth $22 million, would argue he was just as dominant, if not better, last year.

Two September appearances, in a span of five days, brought havoc to his ERA. He allowed eight earned runs combined against the Tigers and Twins over two-thirds of an inning and suddenly a 2.81 ERA increased by more than a full run.

Such is the life of a reliever, on whom perceptions can change based on a bad outing or two. 

WWE locked in one of its WrestleMania 42 main events and left the other in complete chaos after Elimination Chamber.

CM Punk retained his World Heavyweight championship at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night and is set to face Roman Reigns in Las Vegas in April. We know Randy Orton will also be in Sin City, but who will be across from him as Undisputed WWE champion is up in the air after Drew McIntyre’s continued interference made SmackDown general manager put him in a title match against Cody Rhodes on SmackDown.

CLEVELAND — At this point, you have to pick a side. Or assign blame. The system or KAT? KAT or Mike Brown? They’ve left us no choice.

Earlier this season, their messaging, if not the results, reflected congruity. The Knicks’ new offensive system, predicated on pace and conceptual basketball over playcalling, was the problem. As Brown often said, Karl-Anthony Towns’ adjustment was the most difficult given the vast responsibilities of the center.

There was a learning curve.

But Brown’s messaging has shifted lately, emphasizing repeatedly since the All-Star break that Towns is “right where he should be” in the offense.

Blue gloves and hockey sticks flew in the air like confetti.

Hilary Knight skated toward the red, white and blue mosh pit on the ice after Megan Keller’s epic game-winning goal in overtime.

The U.S. women’s hockey team, the heavy favorites to win it all at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, ultimately did what everyone expected it to do Thursday afternoon when it clinched the goal medal with a 2-1 win against rival Canada.

It wasn’t easy. Thursday’s win tested the Americans in a way they hadn’t been throughout the Winter Games.

Monday’s day off for Egor Dëmin aside, the all-rookie backcourt is on for the Nets.

Nolan Traore joining Dëmin in the starting lineup isn’t just a nod to his recent development but a glimpse at what could be their backcourt of the future, as they hope to tank their way back to competitiveness.

The two foreign teenagers complement one another, their strengths not only covering up the other’s weaknesses but even accentuating their abilities.

“Yes, we complete each other, and we play great [together],” Traore told The Post. “He is a good shooter, and it is always good for me to play with good shooters.”