PORT ST. LUCIE — David Wright was part of some of the best lineups the Mets have ever had — including the 2006 team that reached the NLCS and scored the second-most runs in franchise history. And still, when he looked at this year’s team, with the addition of Juan Soto, Wright said it was … Read more
The right guard market in free agency this year is not to the Giants’ liking — some good players at prices they see as too high — and so on Wednesday a familiar face was brought back. Greg Van Roten, the sturdiest player on the offensive line in 2024, will be re-signed on a one-year … Read more
Feeling grumpy. “Snow White” actor Martin Klebba, who voices the character Grumpy in the live-action remake of the 1937 classic, says he’s “disappointed” that the movie’s upcoming premiere has been scaled back by Disney. But he doesn’t blame the company. The decision, first reported by Variety on Tuesday, was reportedly made due to the controversies … Read more
Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith will be back for a 14th season with the team. Minnesota and the longtime Viking agreed upon a reworked contract for the 2025 season allowing him to return for another year with the only NFL team he has ever played with, The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported on Wednesday. Smith’s new … Read more
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — It was a deliciously awkward moment. As is a yearly tradition the day before the Players Championship begins at TPC Sawgrass, the PGA Tour assembles the first-time players in the event on a lawn outside of the clubhouse for interviews, and Tour commissioner Jay Monahan visits each player to give him … Read more
TAMPA — A top prospect who had been seen as a possibility to break camp with the Yankees given the uncertainty of Giancarlo Stanton has been slightly pushed to the background again. Following a 9-1 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday at LECOM Park, the Yankees surprisingly optioned Everson Pereira to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The early … Read more
The Jets got off to a fast start to free agency on Monday but have slowed to a crawl since then. Quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Brandon Stephens and safety Andre Cisco were quickly added on the first day the Jets were able to negotiate contracts with free agents. But the only additions since then were … Read more
The Monster of Madison Square Garden waits in ambush now for the Butler Bulldogs. The World’s Most Famous Arena becomes The World’s Most Deafening Arena when an enraptured fan base wraps its beloved Johnnies in a warm embrace out of yesteryear that Chris Mullin would fondly remember and you wish Lou Carnesecca could have lived … Read more
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When news broke that Justin Verlander signed with the Giants for $15 million heading into his age-42 season — off a 5.48 ERA no less — I just figured he was as great a negotiator as he was a pitcher. That’s on me. No one should doubt Verlander can pitch until he’s … Read more
Rollie Massimino was kidding, but it was the kind of quip that had just enough mustard behind it that you could tell there were a few molecules of displeasure in there, too. Massimino’s Villanova Wildcats had just lost in the semifinals of the Big East Tournament the night of March 7, 1986, 75-64 to Walter … Read more