DENVER — Josh Hart may want to visit a confessional or reconcile with his higher power, because his prayers went unanswered. Asked before Thursday’s game how the Knicks could slow down Nikola Jokic, Hart, the affable forward, offered, “Pray.” Then Jokic dumped an easy triple-double on the Knicks, recording 30 points with 14 rebounds and … Read more
Patrick Beverley’s controversial list has quickly come under fire. The polarizing Bucks guard revealed his top-five “whitest black guys” in the NBA in the latest episode of his “Pat Bev Podcast” with co-host Adam Ferrone, and it has since drawn backlash. In order, Beverley listed Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, Pacers center Myles Turner, 76ers center … Read more
DENVER – When he heard about the stress fracture in his ankle, Mitchell Robinson’s reaction was visceral. “Hell yeah, I threw sh**,” Robinson said. It was, after all, yet another health setback and his third surgery since joining the Knicks, the second to his feet area. Mitchell Robinson slams home a dunk earlier in the … Read more
MILWAUKEE — The reeling Nets put up a fight, but it still wasn’t enough. Damian Lillard had 30 points and 12 assists and made two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-108 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, Nic Claxton had 22 and … Read more
Larry David won’t be filling out a bracket this year or watching much of the NCAA Tournament. In fact, the funnyman isn’t that big of a fan of filling out a bracket. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star and co-creator of “Seinfeld” is shocked anyone else has that much time to keep track of these teams, … Read more
In a game between two teams that have tried their best to hand a playoff spot to one another, it took the Red Wings 36 minutes to grab hold of the proceedings. But once they did, Detroit parlayed that momentum into a 6-3 rout over the Islanders at Little Caesars Arena, extending the Isles’ losing … Read more
BOSTON — Artemi Panarin was credited with three goals — the second when Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk knocked the puck into the Boston net in the final minute of the second period — and the New York Rangers went on to beat Boston 5-2 on Thursday night. The Rangers third victory over Boston in as … Read more
One blue blood has already exited March Madness. And the NCAA Tournament quickly has one of its breakout stars. No. 3-seeded Kentucky was stunned by No. 14 Oakland, 80-76, on Thursday night in its first-round clash at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Jack Gohlke reacts during Oakland’s win over Kentucky on March 21. 2024. Getty … Read more
That special place in hell will be too crowded to remain special. Now what? The PSAL top-tier boys basketball finals have been canceled due to adult corruption and moral corrosion. But where is the outrage? The angry condemnations? The sorrow-filled follow-up coverage on our TV and radio news broadcasts? The scolds of sports radio hosts … Read more
The Cardinals have the No. 4 four overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and with the top three teams — Bears, Commanders and Patriots — all expected to take a quarterback, the fourth pick is getting some extra attention. Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said the team is getting calls about a trade, but … Read more
PORT ST. LUCIE — In a competition with limited alternatives, Brett Baty didn’t have to win the third-base job for the Mets this spring as much as avoid losing it. On that count he’s succeeded. The Mets are set to head north Monday night with Baty as their Opening Day starter at third base, giving … Read more
TAMPA — There is no website that provides a clearinghouse of just how desperate any team is to add starting pitching and how much money each is willing to spend to diminish that desperation. That would be a dastardly combination of anti-competitive and pro-collusive. So there is no http://www.getapitcher.com. Instead, like teams do, we can … Read more
Virginia must have rubbed off on Colorado State. The tables certainly turned on the Rams. The No. 10-seeded Rams scored a stunningly low 11 points in the first half of their 56-44 first-round loss to No. 7 Texas on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. It came just days after No. 10 Virginia … Read more
NORTH PORT, Fla. — The morning after playing his first game in 10 days Wednesday night, Aaron Judge reported to Aaron Boone that he was feeling “really good.” With that box checked, the Yankees will have Judge check another off on Friday: playing left field. Judge is scheduled to start Friday’s game against the Mets … Read more