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St. John’s stifling defense big reason for team’s strong start

There has been a lot of talk about St. John's struggling to break down 3-point and perimeter shots, especially since conference play began. But what hasn't been noticed is how exactly the Johnnys continue to win despite that problem persisting: their defense. More than halfway through the regular season, coach Rick Pitino's team is playing […]

Cam Johnson may return to Nets’ lineup for start of long Western road trip

The Nets may be getting an away gift as they prepare for a six-game trip to the West. After the Nets lost 113-98 to the Pistons at Barclays Center on Wednesday night, head coach Jordi Fernandez said he believed Cam Johnson would return from his ankle sprain and play against the Nuggets starting Friday. He […]

New dementia tool predicts when to expect symptoms to start

Australian researchers say they have devised a first-of-its-kind tool that can accurately predict when a person will experience their first symptoms of dementia, based on their age and interview responses. The Flory Dementia Index was designed using neuropsychological data from approximately 3,800 healthy participants enrolled in three Alzheimer's disease studies. The researchers predicted when these […]

Ex-Islanders bust Oliver Wahlstrom thankful for fresh start with Bruins

BOSTON — Oliver Wahlstrom admitted that getting a fresh start with the Bruins was “really healthy” for him after his relationship with the Islanders seemed to go nowhere. That's not to say Wahlstrom had anything negative to say about the Islanders, a team that drafted him and gave him many chances to establish himself, a […]