Howie Kussoy

Howie Kussoy

About the Columnist

Howie Kussoy is an award-winning sports features reporter, who has been with the New York Post since 2006. In addition to covering everything from Final Fours to the Stanley Cup Final to the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight, he writes college football's "Pigskin Profit" and college basketball's "Howie Hoops" betting columns. Howie is a Long Island native, who graduated from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

The Archive

The legend of the Matt Franco Game as the Subway Series classic turns 25

There may never have been a more dramatic regular-season game — pound for pound, swing for swing — between the Yankees and Mets.

What to make of the Bronny James draft intrigue and another NBA offseason all about LeBron

His father’s current contract includes an opt-out clause that coincides with Bronny entering the draft.

Why the Celtics are about to capture the NBA title but not our reverence

It shouldn’t be long before the Celtics are crowned champions for the first time since 2008.

How the Liberty prepare for the WNBA grind by playing a practice squad of men: 'It’s really opened my eyes'

Each player quickly learns how greatly public perception would shift if these practices were made public.

My confusing, surprising, blissful day as a total cricket newbie at the World Cup

I never imagined I would join tens of thousands of others to watch a cricket match at a venue 20 minutes from my house.

The Rangers fall behind at the same old playoff spot — and now need a road save for the ages

A season that featured an NHL-best 55 wins and 114 points — and a postseason that started with seven straight wins — is now 60 minutes from ending.

Why Anthony Edwards has a chance to become the NBA's next icon with this playoff run

Edwards, who has led the Timberwolves to their first conference finals appearance in 20 years, is positioned to succeed those stars.

The uncut surprises of Sean Manaea, the Samoan Hoosier who sings on the mound, named his glove ‘She-Hulk’ and has become the Mets’ steadiest pitcher

There was no evidence to suggest Manaea could be a future first-round draft pick or longtime pro, "but I was like, ‘I want this. And I got this.’”

Why the Knicks can't let dreams of a Celtics duel distract them from their unfinished business with the Pacers

The Knicks' first trip in 24 years to the NBA’s final four is for the taking Friday night in Game 6 in Indianapolis.

The Knicks’ true status shouldn’t be lost in that ugly final score

Blowouts are known to exaggerate. Momentum is often an illusion. There is no greater example than Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS (Yankees 19, Red Sox 8).

The risk and reward of OG Anunoby has the Knicks facing this fragile playoff moment — and a big offseason bet

Somehow, the Knicks are simultaneously in the midst of their most special season in a quarter-century while being held together by Silly Putty.

The Knicks' triumph over the 76ers was epic — the Pacers series should look much different

One of the best first-round playoff series in NBA history ended with an historic performance.

A Panda arrives in Staten Island

After spending parts of 14 seasons in the majors, Pablo Sandoval has come to terms with the end of his major league playing career, so why is he back on...

Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports

It was a rare occasion when representatives of New York’s four major sports were forced to share the spotlight.

This is the New York-Philadelphia basketball moment we've been waiting for

The Knicks and 76ers will face off in the postseason, with the potential to produce the most memorable matchup ever between the teams.

Why the Knicks may be in the best position to thwart the Celtics in the East

The matchup in Boston is the first time the teams will be facing off with Anunoby in the lineup.

Howie Hoops' ATS bet for UConn-Purdue national title game

Howie Hoops makes his ATS bet for the national title game.

South Carolina completes emotional 'revenge tour' with March Madness title

Last year, Caitlin Clark became a household name after ruining South Carolina’s unbeaten season. This year, she couldn’t mess with perfection. 

South Carolina beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark to win national championship, complete undefeated season

South Carolina has finished off a perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s year in heartbreak.

Iowa-South Carolina matchups, plus prediction for March Madness title game

The Post’s Howie Kussoy breaks down the matchups for Sunday’s women’s NCAA Tournament championship game between No. 1 seeds Iowa and South Carolina.