Nets left frustrated after failing again to end long skid vs. Knicks: ‘wanted that s–t so f–king bad’

Don’t think for a second the Nets didn’t care about breaking their skid against the Knicks, and that they don’t care about pushing back on the outside world making fun of them. Undersized and undermanned, yes. But watch Josh Minott and Brooklyn’s bench lead a near comeback in their 93-92 heartbreaker Friday night at Barclays Center. And listen to Minott in the painful aftermath, and it would be clear just how much it meant. “I wanted that s–t so f–king bad,” said a visibly galled Minott, who had 22 points on a career-best 6-for-9 from deep. “Ever since we’ve been…

Reigning NBA champion Thunder skipping White House visit

The reigning NBA Champion Thunder are skipping a visit to the White House after their Finals victory over the Pacers last season. The Thunder have a game scheduled against the Wizards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at 5 p.m., making this an ideal time to visit, but in a statement…

Eric Swalwell demands utility crackdown — but cashed 3K in PG&E checks

Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner for California governor, insists to voters that he will crack down on utilities to lower skyrocketing energy costs — but he’s quietly pocketed a fortune in campaign cash from the state’s largest provider. Swalwell raked in more than $113,000 from employees at PG&E through…

Islanders’ dream season is staring down a harsh reality check

MONTREAL — It doesn’t feel fair to say the Islanders are at risk of blowing a playoff spot when they haven’t really played in a way that should constitute that label.  They’re 7-4-0 since the Olympic break, winners of four of their last six heading into their two most important…

Cam Schlittler’s gritty edge fueling rise as ‘real deal’ with Yankees

TAMPA — Whether it’s the keyboard cowboys threatening him online before the biggest game of his 25 years or his formerly beloved hometown Boston Red Sox, his opponent in that very playoff game, surprise Yankees star Cameron John Schlittler loves a challenge and won’t back down. Schlittler, the son of…

Setu Tu’s long-waited NRL moment is about to arrive

LAS VEGAS — Picture a developmental practice squad player making his NFL debut as a starter in a Super Bowl. This is the wild, dream-to-reality journey Setu Tu is living here this week, where he’ll make his National Rugby League debut in Saturday’s ballyhooed season-opening doubleheader at Allegiant Stadium. This…

Exclusive | LA Dems cash in on Cardi B concert with ,000 fundraiser seats

Three Democratic women state legislators are using Wednesday’s concert for progressive hip hop star Cardi B as a fundraiser. A report on campaign fundraisers shows that state Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio, Jessica Caloza and Tina McKinnor — who each represent parts of Los Angeles — are all charging thousands of dollars…

Yankees add Randal Grichuk to competition for outfield bench spot

TAMPA — The Yankees are adding a veteran right-handed bat to their bench competition this spring. The club is signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp, a source confirmed Wednesday night. Grichuk, 34, will try to prove he can fill…

Cincinnati suing QB Brendan Sorsby for  million over transfer

Cincinnati is taking a former quarterback to court in hopes of enforcing a $1 million exit fee he is refusing to pay after transferring to a different football program.  The school is suing ex-quarterback Brendan Sorsby in federal court, alleging he breached an NIL contract with Cincinnati when he left…

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