The Mets who have the most to prove this season

Juan Soto has little to prove. The star outfielder had a blip early last season when he wasn’t producing at a level expected for a player on a $765 million contract. But Soto got his act together and performed at a Juan Soto-like level for most of the season. There are other Mets players in the same category as Soto, with little, if anything, to prove now that this season is underway with their customary Opening Day win. And yet, there are others at whom you look and wonder “What is he?” Here, we examine the five with the most…

Cherfilus-McCormick, indicted Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds, reluctantly sits for rare Congress ethics trial — as her lawyer begs for mercy

WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was forced to appear Thursday at a rare ethics “trial” on whether she violated House rules by allegedly stealing as much as $5 million in federal funding to finance her political aspirations. Cherfilus-McCormick, 47, allegedly took the millions of dollars after the funds were…

Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight

HOUSTON — David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night. Next up is a meeting Saturday with ninth-seeded Iowa to see which…

Trump insists MAGA ‘loves’ his war on Iran: ‘MAGA people are smart’

President Donald Trump said the Make America Great Again base “loves” his aggressive military campaign on Iran in a wide-ranging interview Thursday on “The Five.” “MAGA loves the fact that they’re not going to have somebody with a nuclear bomb over their head,” Trump said on “The Five.” “We have people that…

Trump taps David Sacks for powerful new White House AI, crypto role

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise…

Tony DeAngelo to miss 1-2 weeks in Islanders crusher during playoff push

Tony DeAngelo will miss 1-2 weeks with a lower-body injury, the Islanders announced before their match Thursday against the Stars.  DeAngelo hurt himself while getting back to defend an odd-man rush against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, leaving the eventual 4-3 loss in the first period and not returning.  The Islanders…

Gavin Newsom floats idea of mandatory national service

California Gov. Gavin Newsom —  an expected Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 — is raising the prospect of requiring Americans to complete a set period of national service, suggesting commitments ranging from at least six months to as long as a year and a half. During a taped interview at…

Five Guys CEO rewards workers with .5M after anniversary deal chaos: ‘We really screwed it up’

Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews. The burger chain said it was distributing about $1.5 million in bonuses to workers after a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on Feb. 17, which was launched to celebrate its 40th anniversary but quickly exceeded expectations. “The promotion spread far beyond what…

Arizona finally clears Sweet 16 hurdle with dominant win over Arkansas

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arizona finally got over the Sweet 16 hurdle under coach Tommy Lloyd, getting 23 points from Brayden Burries and a dominant offensive effort in a 109-88 win over Arkansas in a West Region semifinal of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. Fellow freshmen Koa Peat added…

Dodgers rout Dbacks to kick off pursuit of third-straight World Series

It took the Dodgers four innings to knock the rust off. Then, the two-time defending World Series champions finally started looking like themselves. In an 8-2 Opening Day win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, the Dodgers began their season exactly as advertised –– riding a relentlessly deep lineup and…

Pentagon considering sending 10K troops to the Middle East: report 

The Pentagon is reportedly considering a plan to send an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East amid the war with Iran.  The potential deployment would likely include infantry and armored vehicles and would be on top of the 5,000 Marines and members of the 82nd Airborne Division who have…

Netflix hiking prices on all subscriptions again — here’s how much

Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the US, as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. The company’s ad-supported tier will now cost $8.99 a month, compared with $7.99 earlier, while prices for its standard plan rose $2 per…

How MLB players union is pivoting after Tony Clark resignation scandal

TAMPA — The MLB Players Association may not have an official leader at the moment, but the players are doubling down on the strength of the union. Austin Wells, the Yankees’ player rep, held a meeting with his teammates Wednesday morning to voice that message and address the fallout of…

Republican Steve Hilton rockets to lead in California governor’s race

Republican Steve Hilton has opened up a surprise lead in the California governors race, according to a new poll. The Fox News contributor and staunch critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the crowded field, with 17% support, according to the Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey. Democratic Rep. Eric…

Kyrie Irving’s latest health update bad news for Mavericks

It will be another several months before Mavericks fans see Kyrie Irving on the hardwood again. The Dallas point guard will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season as he continues to recover from an ACL tear, the team announced on Wednesday morning. Irving sustained the injury in his left…

Trump adviser slams NY Fed tariff study: ‘Worst paper I’ve ever seen’

Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, on Wednesday said those behind a New York Federal Reserve research paper that argued the costs of tariffs are borne mostly by Americans should be punished for what he described as shoddy scholarship. “The paper is an embarrassment,” Hassett said in a CNBC interview. “It’s, I…

FDA reverses decision not to review Moderna’s new flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its decision not to review a new flu vaccine from Moderna, the pharmaceutical company said Wednesday. Last week, the FDA sent a missive to Moderna refusing to review its new shot, saying its application did not contain adequate research – leaving the company’s…

San Francisco will host an NFL regular season game in Mexico City

At this point, the 49ers might want to get bigger suitcases. After it had been reported that the 49ers and Rams would be playing in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia — date to be determined but most are predicting week 1 — news broke Wednesday morning that the trip…

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