Donte DiVincenzo’s special Knicks season gets heartwarming twist
Donte DiVincenzo finished off his best season with his longest performance, a potential playoff series near his hometown, and the announcement from his girlfriend that they recently welcomed a baby boy. Not a bad day for the 27-year-old. DiVincenzo exceeded reasonable expectations by setting a franchise single-season record with 283 3-pointers, and on Sunday he […]
Nets’ disappointing season ends with dud against 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — The Nets’ disappointing season is finally over and they were mercifully put out of their misery Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center. The campaign, for the most part, ended in a lopsided defeat. The Nets lost 107-86 to Philadelphia, ending their worst season in years. Brooklyn finished 11th in the Eastern Conference with […]
Rangers finally secure 54th win of season to set franchise record
In fact, the third time was the charm for the Rangers. The Rangers missed their previous two chances and earned their 54th win of the season, setting a franchise record. As the Blueshirts’ 5-on-5 attack cooled down, they avoided the Blueshirts’ attacks, but they finally broke through with a game-tying goal at the end of […]
Braves star Spencer Strider underwent UCL surgery, out for remainder of season
Spencer Strider has become one of the most exciting pitchers in the majors. The hard-throwing right-hander led the major leagues with 281 strikeouts last season. However, Strider, who was making his second start this season, retired after the fourth inning due to discomfort in his elbow. On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves announced that doctors in […]
Spencer Strider out for season after UCL surgery in Braves injury blow
Braves ace Spender Strider will miss the rest of the season after one of MLB’s top pitchers fell victim to the arm surgeries prevalent in the pitch clock era. Strider underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow with an internal fixator, the Braves announced Saturday. The surgery was performed […]
Mets’ Jeff McNeil busting out after slow start to season
This is the Jeff McNeil the Mets were hoping for. The Mets need McNeil. And the McNeil he wants for himself. Jeff McNeil celebrates after hitting a single in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Mets’ 6-1 win over the Royals. Getty Images He had three hits and one RBI in four at-bats […]
Arizona Coyotes players informed team is moving to Salt Lake City next season: reports
Speculation, rumors and uncertainty about whether the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes would leave the desert became clearer Friday night. Team members have reportedly been told they will be headed to Utah, amid reports that the NHL is working on an emergency plan to relocate the team. According to ESPN, general manager Bill Armstrong addressed the team […]
Nets’ Sean Marks returning as GM for next season
Despite fan enthusiasm for Nets general manager Sean Marks to go, he will return to Brooklyn next season. Multiple sources told the Post that Marks plans to hire his next coaching staff this summer, which will be an exhaustive league-wide search. The Nets will be casting a wide net, so to speak. Marks may have […]
First dead whale of the season washes up on Jersey Shore
A humpback whale carcass that washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island on Thursday was the state’s first death this year, according to marine mammal conservation groups. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said it received a call at 6:45 a.m. that a humpback whale had died in the surf in Long Beach Township. Officials […]
Mortgage rates creep up to 7% as home-buying season begins
Average long-term mortgage rates in the U.S. rose to a five-week high, a setback for prospective homebuyers during what is traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac announced Thursday that its average interest rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.88% from 6.82% last week. The average interest rate […]