2024 NBA free agent rankings: Predictions, landing spots
A flurry of activity this week has weakened the NBA’s free agent class. Players who were once part of this group, such as OG Anunoby (Knicks), Malik Monk (Kings), Immanuel Quickley (Raptors) and Pascal Siakam (Pacers), are no longer available. Tyrese Maxey is also expected to sign a max contract with the 76ers, meaning Maxey […]
NYC halal cart kingpin sues rival for trying to steal his prime spots, hiring vagrants to disrupt business
It’s an Intifuda! The halal food vendor claims his 10-stall empire in Midtown has been upended by jealous rivals who tried to take his prime location, hired vagrants to sabotage his business and even had him wrongfully arrested. Ayman Afifai’s American dream became a nightmare because of the “petty” pranks of Nasser Aissa, a fellow […]
Three Big East stars chosen in top 13 spots in 2024 NBA Draft
It’s been 11 years since the Big East last had a draft night like this. The last time the league selected three players in the NBA Draft Lottery was in 2013. It happened Wednesday night, when Connecticut’s Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan were selected fourth and seventh overall by the Spurs and Trail Blazers, respectively, […]
Best Caribbean vacation spots if you’re trying to avoid hurricanes
The Caribbean is an attractive place to escape to, especially for those seeking sunshine and warmth. But traveling there during the height of hurricane season always carries a slight risk of a major storm ruining your vacation plans, and some islands dodge tropical storms better than others. The FOX Forecast Center has discovered six islands […]
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees & Phillies hold top spots while the Dodgers and Braves tumble
Ben Verlander brings you his updated MLB Power Rankings as the New York Yankees & Philadelphia Phillies continue to hold … source
Top 25 US beaches revealed — 2 surprising NYC spots made cut
Shorey can’t be serious. Recent travel and leisure published the list One of America’s 25 Best Beaches. His two unlikely entries were selected from New York City, but a gem along the coast of Long Island— always in conversation One of America’s greatest beaches was completely ignored. Coney Island in Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach in […]
New Yorkers flock to streets, parks and even a cemetery to secure best spots ahead of solar eclipse
New Yorkers are flocking to city streets with their heads facing the sun to watch Monday’s partial solar eclipse. From Manhattan’s Union Square to the Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery, the borough’s biggest appleers have already begun flocking to the city’s green spaces to secure the best seats possible ahead of the afternoon event. […]
Eclipse Likely a Dud Across Most of U.S. Path; Spectacular in Spots
Hundreds of thousands of people who have traveled to the southern and northeastern United States to view Monday’s total solar eclipse are likely to be disappointed as cloud cover and severe weather cover much of the path. A total solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon in which the moon passes in front of the sun, […]
Clouds expected at these solar eclipse hot spots
I can’t be a cirrus cloud! Some of the hottest destinations to observe celestial wonders are expected to steal the thunder of a rare total solar eclipse due to cloudy weather. Niagara Falls, New York, is expected to be “very cloudy,” and Erie, Pennsylvania, is expected to have “cloudy skies and a slight chance of […]
Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets’ bullpen is nearly complete for the start of the season, with final decisions looming. Michael Tonkin, Johan Ramirez and Sean Reid-Foley remain in the bullpen after the team removed three other players from the roster on Saturday. Phil Bickford was designated for assignment, Shintaro Fujinami received his option to […]