The NBA glamor was what Drew Timme dreamed of. After a rough year that saw him go undrafted following a strong college career at Gonzaga and then suffering a season-ending foot fracture in the G-League, he finally got his NBA shot on a two-year, $2 million deal with the Nets. However, since signing the contract … Read more
RJ Luis Jr. said St. John’s coach Rick Pitino could have done a “better job of coaching me up” during the March Madness loss when the Red Storm star struggled and was benched for the final five minutes — though he said the benching didn’t play a role in him leaving St. John’s. Speaking on … Read more
NASHVILLE — On the day Alex Ovechkin outscored Wayne Gretzky, Ovechkin was outscored by … Marc Gatcomb? Well, in a manner of speaking. Gatcomb’s two goals did better Ovechkin’s one in Sunday’s 4-1 Islanders win over the Capitals, though the rookie was not exactly chirping over goals No. 7 and 8 of his career compared … Read more
On a chilly April night during which several players donned ski masks that hid half their faces from the chill, the Mets bats matched the weather. The offense was frigid, particularly when it most mattered, in going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Failures in the clutch are forgotten, though, when the opposing offense fails … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin added his name to the list of those who have sent their congratulations to Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin for surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s greatest goal scorer. Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in the NHL on Sunday during the second period of the Caps’ 4-1 loss to the Islanders … Read more
DETROIT — Cody Bellinger was healthy again and a right-hander was on the mound for the Tigers. Still, Trent Grisham found his way back into the lineup. Grisham, one of the hottest Yankees hitters early in the season, started his fifth straight game Monday, this one over Jasson Domínguez in a 6-2 loss to the … Read more
As part of their standard operating procedure preparation heading into the NFL Draft, the Giants will bring in edge rusher Abdul Carter for a top 30 visit. That visit will be Thursday, according to ESPN. The last day for NFL teams to have these visits is April 16. Carter, the top pass rusher in this … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — St. John’s season ended over two weeks ago, but its breakthrough campaign remained on the forefront during this weekend at the Final Four. Rick Pitino was on hand, receiving two National Coach of the Year awards, and the direction of the program was something that was being discussed after the Johnnies won … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There will be an uncomfortable truth lingering around Augusta National this week amidst the litany of delicious storylines that most hope will define the 89th Masters. If you happen to be repulsed by Angel Cabrera playing in this Masters just two years removed from serving 30 months in prison for committing heinous … Read more
Several times Pete Alonso said he is focused on this season — not the offseason and not the kind of contract he eventually hopes to sign. But on the day Vladimir Guerrero Jr. landed a 14-year, $500 million pact from the Blue Jays, the Mets first baseman acknowledged the megadeal is a positive development for … Read more