She’s the artful dodger. The ex-wife of a late British baron refuses to hand over a 16th-century painting that was stolen from an Italian museum more than 50 years ago — even though she “never really liked it.” “Madonna and Child” by Antonio Solario was swiped in 1973 from the town of Belluno’s Civic Museum, … Read more
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The losses have piled up for the Rangers once again. Falling 2-1 to the NHL-leading Jets on Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre, the Blueshirts have dropped four in a row for the third time this season and the first time since Dec. 22-30. One more loss and they will tie their … Read more
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Tuesday extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 because of escalating gang violence, which the U.N.’s human rights expert on the Caribbean nation said is more dire than ever. The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement extends a ban on U.S. flights to Port-au-Prince that … Read more
Joey Bosa has a new home. And it’s the opposite side of the country. The five-time Pro Bowler is signing with the Bills on a one-year, $12.6 million contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported. Patrick Mahomes is sacked by Joey Bosa during the Chiefs’ 19-17 home win over the Chargers on Dec. 8, 2024. Denny … Read more
Does anyone actually floss anymore? A new survey found that over half of Americans have lied to their dentist about their dental hygiene and feel guilty about their dishonesty. In the poll of 2,000 American adults, 60% confessed to wanting to impress their dentist during office visits, leading 57% to lie about their dental hygiene … Read more
BRADENTON, Fla. — Despite the low stakes of the spring training atmosphere, the Yankees were able to get a couple of cracks at Paul Skenes on Tuesday afternoon, but he was just as solid as expected by those who haven’t faced him. “He has a lot, a lot, a lot of talent,” said Everson Pereira, … Read more
Stephen A. Smith already addressed the viral incident between him and LeBron James. But Smith had more to expound on — and he’s still not happy about it. The ESPN “First Take” panelist appeared on “Gil’s Arena” on Tuesday and the nearly two-and-half-hour show delved into the incident that occurred during the Lakers-Knicks game on … Read more
Cleveland is the best team in the NBA. The Nets came up one endgame run short of being the best team on the floor. The Nets, who have turned blowing late leads into an art, did it again Tuesday night. They threw away a fourth-quarter cushion and fell 109-104 to the Cavaliers before a sellout … Read more
Wins in NFL free agency don’t always equal victories in September — let alone in January. It’s funny how well-run organizations always find a way to absorb their offseason “losses,” too. But free agency is about instant reaction. For example, the Patriots’ $282 million Monday spending spree feels less like a win after a quiet … Read more
Kenny Atkinson got fired in Brooklyn. He’s likely to get NBA Coach of the Year in Cleveland. Good for him. It would be well deserved. Nets fans can’t agree on much — who is to blame for the Big 3’s breakup, whether they should star-hunt or rebuild through the draft, what color is the sky. … Read more