Post Sports+: Premium Sports Content & Exclusive Analysis https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:49:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 St. John’s taking fans on beautiful joyride that is still baffling at times https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-taking-fans-on-beautiful-joyride/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:49:04 -0500 2025-01-22T23:49:07-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/st-johns-taking-fans-on-beautiful-joyride/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34657834 0 34657834 newspress-collage-4q5tqe5vs-1737605716707 Kadary Richmond, who scored a team-high 19 points, shoots over John Hugley IV during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. RJ Luis Jr., who scored 16 points in the second half and overtime, goes up for a shot during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. Simeon Wilcher, who scored 16 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Zach Freemantle (32) and guard Ryan Conwell (7) during St. John's comeback win over Xavier. Ex-mates thrilled Aaron Glenn is Jets’ new coach: ‘The guy to turn this thing around’  https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/former-teammates-thrilled-aaron-glenn-is-jets-new-coach/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:08:08 -0500 2025-01-22T21:08:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/former-teammates-thrilled-aaron-glenn-is-jets-new-coach/ Mark Cannizzaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34655424 0 34655424 newspress-collage-352zq63dv-1737594710653 The Jets decision to hire Aaron Glenn as the team's new head coach drew praise from many of his former Gang Green teammates. Aaron Glenn's resume. Ray Mickens (right) was also teammates with Aaron Glenn at Texas A&M. Aaron Glenn needs to blaze his own Jets trail in homecoming https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/aaron-glenn-needs-to-blaze-his-own-jets-trail-in-homecoming/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:49:32 -0500 2025-01-22T20:56:32-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/aaron-glenn-needs-to-blaze-his-own-jets-trail-in-homecoming/ Steve Serby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34652663 0 34652663 defensive-coordinator-aaron-glenn-detroit-95763946_f66498 Jets coach Rex Ryan, left, scout Aaron Glenn and Woody Johnson, right, talk at rookie minicamp in 2013. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn watches a play against Indianapolis Colts Aaron Glenn's resume. ets Aaron Glenn (31) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' Peerless Price (81) for a touchback during the game at Ralph Wilson stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, right, talks to safety Kerby Joseph (31) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) How Mets can reasonably fortify roster if nothing changes with Pete Alonso https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:34:04 -0500 2025-01-22T21:13:00-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34647066 0 34647066 new-york-mets-president-baseball-92227730 Pete Alonso remains a free agent -- for now. Jurickson Profar would make sense for the Mets. Shedding Dylan Cease's salary may be an option for the Padres. Starling Marte has just one year left on his contract. Eugenio Suarez would provide a proven bat at third base. Why the Giants’ offensive train wreck hasn’t kept Mike Kafka off the NFL coaching radar https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/why-giants-woes-havent-kept-mike-kafka-off-coaching-radar/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:20:00 -0500 2025-01-22T08:20:13-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/why-giants-woes-havent-kept-mike-kafka-off-coaching-radar/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34632834 0 34632834 new-york-giants-offensive-coordinator-39570544 New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka during practice, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka talks to quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during football practice in East Rutherford, N.J. Thursday, August 3, 2023. New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline during the second quarter West Team head coach Mike Kafka during the East-West Shrine Bowl game on February 1, 2024 at the Ford Center at the star in Frisco, TX. A fan wears a paper bag over his head during the second half when the Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 35-14 Sunday, December 15, 2024 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Why CC Sabathia may have to wait a while for the next Yankee to join him in Cooperstown https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-22T07:40:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34642078 0 34642078 cc sabathia 10/30/24 New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium - World Series game 5: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the third inning. Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees works out on the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 27, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Head coach DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot over Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half. New York Metsâ Brett Baty fields grounders at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, FL. The Rangers are back — and just in time for playoff push https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/the-rangers-are-back-and-just-in-time-for-playoff-push/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:33:29 -0500 2025-01-22T03:33:31-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/the-rangers-are-back-and-just-in-time-for-playoff-push/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34639244 0 34639244 newspress-collage-pes7v4fki-1737533514459 Igor Shesterkin gets involved in a fight between the two teams during the third period of the Rangers' blowout win over the Senators. Igor Shesterkin guards the net as Ottawa's Ridly Greig looks to get off a shot during the Rangers' shutout win over the Senators. Both sides got what they wanted with Knicks beating tanking Nets https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/both-sides-got-what-they-wanted-with-knicks-beating-tanking-nets/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:37:44 -0500 2025-01-22T01:37:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/both-sides-got-what-they-wanted-with-knicks-beating-tanking-nets/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34638105 0 34638105 newspress-collage-h060vsu2n-1737524135950 Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks put up a shot as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half. Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after he tweaks his leg during the second half. OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot during the first half. Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks getting tangled with Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets during a basketball game at The Barclays Center Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner make a classy 2025 Hall of Fame class https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:50:13 -0500 2025-01-21T21:50:15-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634836 0 34634836 Ichiro CC Sabathia was one of the leaders on the Yankees' 2009 World Series squad, the last time the Bombers won the Fall Classic. Billy Wagner got 101 of his 422 lifetime saves as a Met. Post voters' Baseball Hall of Fame ballots for 2025. Picking the 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters, reserves https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/picking-the-2025-nba-all-star-game-starters-reserves/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:53:42 -0500 2025-01-21T20:53:47-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/picking-the-2025-nba-all-star-game-starters-reserves/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634631 0 34634631 01-12-25-milwaukee-bucks-96614155 Jayson Tatum looks on during the Celtics' blowout win over the Warriors on Jan. 20, 2025. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game against the New York Knicks on December 25, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards on January 16, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after the Kings scored against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Golden 1 Center on January 16, 2025 in Sacramento, California. Igor Shesterkin is controlling his rebounds so the Rangers can continue theirs https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/igor-shesterkin-is-controlling-his-rebounds-so-the-rangers-can-continue-theirs/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:32:21 -0500 2025-01-21T20:32:24-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/igor-shesterkin-is-controlling-his-rebounds-so-the-rangers-can-continue-theirs/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634683 0 34634683 RANGERS Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save on a shot by New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin #31 reacts against the Blues. St. John’s heading toward uncharted territory after return to national rankings https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-heading-toward-uncharted-territory-after-national-ranking/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:23:13 -0500 2025-01-21T20:23:16-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/st-johns-heading-toward-uncharted-territory-after-national-ranking/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34633998 0 34633998 011425StJohns69CW (1) St. John's coach Rick Pitino has been stressing the importance of their next game against Xavier. Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Coleman (21) is tied up by St. John's Red Storm guard Simeon Wilcher (7) and guard Aaron Scott (0) during the first half at Prudential Center. St. John's Red Storm guard Kadary Richmond (1) looks to drive past Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. How Nets G League find Tosan Evbuomwan found his way to the NBA from his soccer-mad birthplace https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-tosan-evbuomwan-found-his-way-to-the-nets/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:40:00 -0500 2025-01-21T08:40:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-tosan-evbuomwan-found-his-way-to-the-nets/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34602850 0 34602850 12-shoots-ball-portland-trail-96721927 Tosan Evbuomwan #12 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 17, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tosan Evbuomwan #5 of the Long Island Nets shoots a three pointer basket against the Grand Rapids Gold on January 3, 2025 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tosan Evbuomwan #20 of the Princeton Tigers drives to the basket against Cedric Henderson Jr. #45 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Tosan Evbuomwan #18 of San Diego Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Rip City Remix on November 29, 2024 during the first half at Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon. Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against Tosan Evbuomwan #12 of the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at Ball Arena on January 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Have the Rangers finally found something sustainable after a season of lineup experiments? https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/have-the-rangers-finally-found-something-sustainable/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:20:00 -0500 2025-01-21T08:44:12-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/have-the-rangers-finally-found-something-sustainable/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34610224 0 34610224 93-adam-fox-23-artemi-96586842 Head Coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers follows gameplay during the first period of a game against the Utah Hockey Club on January 16, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryan Lindgren #55 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by teammate Adam Fox after Lindgren scored the game winning goal in the final seconds of the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2021 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-4. Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates a goal during the third period against the Utah Hockey Club on January 16, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) sits on the ice after Quick allows the game winning goal by Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during over time when the Dallas Stars defeat the New York Rangers 5-4 Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, NY. The Dodgers refuse to age out of their superteam era and solidified their place as MLB’s villain for years to come https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-dodgers-solidified-place-as-villains-for-years-to-come/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-21T07:40:04-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-dodgers-solidified-place-as-villains-for-years-to-come/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34621428 0 34621428 btbp-dodgers-main-1-ap Andrew Friedman helped construct a World Series-caliber roster for the Dodgers in 2024, and his moves this offseason have only helped widen their championship window. When the Yankees decided to sign Max Fried this winter, they handed the 31-year-old a longer deal with a total value he likely couldn't have beaten elsewhere. The Dodgers added to their bullpen by handing Tanner Scott, the top reliever in free agency this offseason, a $72 million deal. Trae Young couldn't replicate his success against the Knicks on Jan. 20, going just 1-for-8 and turning the ball over three times in the fourth quarter. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) after winning the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They don’t make aces like CC Sabathia anymore — and all the other reasons behind my Hall of Fame ballot https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/all-the-other-reasons-behind-my-hall-of-fame-ballot/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 2025-01-21T06:30:49-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/all-the-other-reasons-behind-my-hall-of-fame-ballot/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34604865 0 34604865 Yankees-Orioles New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (L) stretches next to CC Sabathia in the outfield during the teams practice a day before game three of the 2009 World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 2009. CC Sabathia of the Milwaukee Brewers is sprayed by champaign as he and the Brewers celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. American League All-Star pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at AT&T Park on July 10, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Jack Morris of the Detroit Tigers pitches during an MLB game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. Jack Morris played for the Detroit Tigers from 1977-1990. Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, backed by a crowd holding up "K" signs designating a strikeout, throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Seattle. Hernandez struck out two Rangers in the inning, ending the inning with his 1,500th career strikeout. Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley sngas a line drive hit by Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto for the third out in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 2, 2008 in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-4. Ichiro Suzuki was treated as an unquestioned, game-changing star by MLB. Mets Carlos Beltran hits a two run homer in the 6th inning to put up the go ahead run. The most important factor in Jets’ Aaron Glenn pursuit is also their glaring weakness https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/the-most-important-factor-in-jets-aaron-glenn-pursuit-is-also-their-weakness/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:21:56 -0500 2025-01-20T20:21:58-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/the-most-important-factor-in-jets-aaron-glenn-pursuit-is-also-their-weakness/ Mark Cannizzaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34614340 0 34614340 Commanders Lions Football Aaron Glenn Woody Johnson Aaron Glenn looks on during the Lions-Commanders NFC divisional round game on Jan. 18, 2025. Buzz around WWE-TNA partnership raises uncomfortable AEW question https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/wwe-tna-partnership-raises-uncomfortable-aew-question/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:02:50 -0500 2025-01-20T13:02:54-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/wwe-tna-partnership-raises-uncomfortable-aew-question/ Joseph Staszewski https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34589650 0 34589650 hendry2 Cora Jade and Masha Slamovich at TNA Genesis. AEW World champion Jon Moxley (r.) is trying to bring in a new era in the company. NXT's Wendy Choo took part in TNA's Victory Road. College football’s new playoff will crown a champ tonight, but not without a price https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/college-football-will-crown-a-champ-tonight-but-at-a-price/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-20T07:40:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/college-football-will-crown-a-champ-tonight-but-at-a-price/ Ryan Dunleavy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34589724 0 34589724 CFP National Championship Football Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leaves the field shaking hands with Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore, right, following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the second half at Highmark Stadium. George Karlaftis #56 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Dallas Cowboys safety George Teague carries a US flag as he is introduced prior to the Cowboys game against the San Diego Chargers at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX, 23 September 2001. The NFL resumed the normal schedule 23 September following a week off after the terrorist bombings in New York City and Washington, DC. Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks pretends to roll dice on the Knicks logo on center court as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11, looks on, as time expired as the Hawks beat the Knicks. San Diego Padres pitcher Tanner Scott (66) throws a pitch during game two of the National League Division Series game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 6, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani holds the Commissioner's Trophy after the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in game five to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Patrik Laine #92 of the Montreal Canadiens scores a goal in overtime against the New York Rangers at Bell Centre on January 19, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. Hardly anything to separate Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson in MVP showdown thriller https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/hardly-anything-to-separate-josh-allen-lamar-jackson-in-mvp-showdown/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:10:02 -0500 2025-01-20T00:10:05-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/sports/hardly-anything-to-separate-josh-allen-lamar-jackson-in-mvp-showdown/ Steve Serby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34596098 0 34596098 Ravens Bills Football Lamar Jackson (L.) and Josh Allen embrace after the Ravens-Bills game on Jan. 19, 2025. Josh Allen scores a touchdown during the Bills-Ravens game on Jan. 19, 2025. Lamar Jackson fumbles during the Ravens-Bills game on Jan. 19, 2025.