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St. John’s-Seton Hall battle has big NCAA Tournament implications

Rick Pitino argued that pressure is good. It should be welcomed, not feared. Rather than being avoided, it is sought after. “I really like it,” the St. John’s coach said. “I think this is the best word for any competitor. Take it or not. [tennis great] Billie Jean King analyzes pressure as a privilege or […]

Knicks face key three-game stretch with playoff implications

With 20 games remaining, the plummeting Knicks suddenly find themselves in a five-team dogfight just to avoid a play-in position in the Eastern Conference. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s shorthanded team’s next three games will be against teams in that cluster, with a home game against the Magic on Friday followed by back-to-back games against the 76ers […]

Islanders’ matchup with Lightning has massive playoff implications

Considering the Islanders have only won back-to-back games once since December, it’s kind of surprising that Saturday’s win could put them one step closer to making the playoffs. But even though the Capitals and Devils are tied for fourth place in the Metropolitan with the Isles, they are five points behind the Lightning with two […]

New car purchases are on the rise, but there are insurance implications

New cars are becoming more popular, but they often cost more to insure. (iStock) New car sales are on the rise, with total sales reaching 1,396,700 units in December 2023. According to a report from J.D. Power. Sales increased by 13.2% compared to December 2022, proving the popularity of new cars among drivers. New car […]

Cowboys’ loss to Packers may have Bill Belichick implications

Jerry Jones is 81 years old and hasn't won a Super Bowl in 28 years. “I'm 80 years old. I want results now,” Leon Hess said when he hired Rich Kotite to replace Pete Carroll in 1995. Hess was 82 when he hired Bill Parcells to deliver that result, and he died after the 1998 […]

Giants’ botched final drive could have 2024 implications

The next game, we lost again. This was a plot twist, but a familiar ending. This time, the Giants played an unpredictable and often entertaining fourth quarter against the Rams on New Year's Eve. A game they should have won, a game they should have won, turned into yet another game they shouldn't have lost, […]