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Kansas State star expands his legend — even in defeat
Markquis Nowell expanded his legend in defeat, winning the East Region’s Most Outstanding Player award by delivering 30 points and 12 assists.
'Mr. New York City' put on a Sweet 16 show on his home turf
It was a special night for Marquis Nowell to perform on the big Garden stage in the Sweet 16.
St. John's knows what it's getting in Rick Pitino — and what it's not
What’s the harm in admitting that, by the way? Major college sports are big business, and big businesses are designed to crush the opposition.
Yanks GM in unique spot to handle shortstop debate with process underway
Two of those players, Peraza and Volpe, are vying for one very high-profile job. Cashman maintained that the pending ruling at shortstop might not be permanent, but then again, Jeter...
Yankees need this reliever to be dominant for entire season this time
Like Rivera’s cutter, Clay Holmes’ sinker during the 2022 season was a terrifying weapon for the Yankees … until it wasn’t.
Aaron Judge 'just getting started' pursuing home-run history
Given that Judge is coming off his 62-homer season, it felt like a good time to ask him about his long-term, long-ball plans.
Mets star taking same New York leap of faith as Aaron Rodgers
Justin Verlander was informed that Aaron Rodgers officially intends to play for the Jets, and the fellow right-hander’s initial reaction was cool.
Why Brett Baty is integral to Mets' World Series desires
If the Mets want to win their first World Series title since 1986 in the coming seasons, they’ll need their top prospects to join system success stories.
Buck Showalter is powerful force in changing long-standing Mets narrative
Buck Showalter should have been a football coach, a truth that transcends his affection for the Alabama Crimson Tide and his belief that Bryce Young should be the No. 1...
Why Jets' history makes Aaron Rodgers pursuit nervy
Jets fans are left to hope and pray that nothing goes wrong near the goal line, because that’s what they’ve been trained to do.
Now, the heat's on Daniel Jones
In the history of dual-threat quarterbacking, there’s never been a pocket escape quite like this one.
Aaron Rodgers can author one of NFL's greatest stories with Jets
Everyone wants to be wanted, and if Aaron Rodgers bases his next career choice on who wants him the most, he will be playing QB next September for your Jets.
Daniel Jones needs to see big picture in Giants negotiations
By Tuesday afternoon, Jones will declare how much he wants to win January and February football games.
Nets blew chance to own New York: Can they ever recover?
When they signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the summer of 2019, the Nets were prepared to land a devastating right hook to a local franchise that had it...
Jets GM has to get quarterback decision right
General manager Joe Douglas has earned the right to pick the Jets' next quarterback, and he has absolutely no choice but to get this one right.
Kyrie, Durant, LeBron: Top stars' among NBA's big second-half questions
At the All-Star break, The Post’s basketball crew takes a look at the most compelling questions and issues of the second half, the playoffs and the upcoming offseason.
How Post's basketball experts see Knicks, Nets' second half unfolding
At the All-Star break, The Post’s basketball crew takes a look at the most compelling questions and issues of the second half, including what direction the Knicks and Nets' seasons...
Knicks star must be foundation of long-term championship plans
Whenever the Knicks have a realistic shot to land the megastar who might help them win their first title since 1973, Brunson will be a main attraction for that megastar.
Refs blew it by not enacting common sense on crucial call
On Sunday night, the final minutes of a classic Super Bowl that saw the Chiefs and Eagles locked in mortal combat was the perfect time for the officiating crew to...
'Very surreal': Critical Chief overcomes early miscue to seal Super Bowl win
Despite missing his first field goal attempt in the Super Bowl, Harrison Baker made the game-winning field goal for the Chiefs.