LOS ANGELES — When he burst onto the scene two years ago, Hudson Fasching looked destined to be part of the succession plan on the Islanders fourth line, his straight-line, forechecking game fitting like a glove. Now, Fasching is trying to deliver a reminder that he can still be a factor for the Islanders, whether … Read more
There is an interesting sliding doors moment now in those 24-48 hours when Gerrit Cole and the Yankees appeared at least separated, if not completely divorced in early November. Cole, as was his contractual right, opted out of the final four years and $144 million left on his contract. The Yankees could have made sure … Read more
Ukraine reportedly launched at least 337 drones into Russia on Tuesday in the largest-yet drone attack of the Moscow-Kyiv conflict, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. It came just before US and Ukrainian delegations were scheduled to meet for negotiation discussions in Riyadh on Tuesday. Russia set the previous drone-attack record a little over … Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen hopping into their getaway car after a dinner date in Park City, Utah. The 14-time Grammy winner, 35, and Kelce, also 35, have largely kept off the radar following the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s devastating Super Bowl loss last month. On Monday night, the pair — who … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 27 years. Most of them have been miserable. My husband has been a functioning alcoholic for more than 40 years. I consider his behavior emotionally abusive. I hate my home. My kids (22, 19 and 17) don’t want me to leave him. I live in my bedroom all … Read more
President Trump said he will buy a Tesla to support DOGE head Elon Musk’s “baby” after the electric car manufacturer has faced plummeting stock and boycotts over its billionaire CEO’s work with the White House. Trump rushed to Musk’s defense against the so-called “Radical Left Lunatics” who have staged protests against Tesla across the US … Read more
SACRAMENTO — The Knicks didn’t just win their first game since Jalen Brunson’s sprained ankle. They dominated the Kings. In their first double-digit victory in almost a month, New York’s offense was humming behind a balanced attack. It got rejuvenated performances from Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Miles McBride in a 133-104 breeze … Read more
SACRAMENTO — Opposing teams have regularly used a wing to defend Karl-Anthony Towns and a center to defend Josh Hart. It’s a strategy built to stop Towns on the perimeter while allowing Hart, who has struggled on treys this season, more room on the 3-point line. The Knicks, for the most part, have failed to … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. Duterte was arrested after arriving from Hong Kong and police took him into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been … Read more
PORT ST. LUCIE — After not playing in a game since last October, preparing for Monday night felt somewhat “weird” to Starling Marte. “But once you go out there, once you feel the dirt, once you see the field, it feels good,” Marte said through an interpreter after starting as the DH in the Mets’ … Read more