Ashlon Jackson’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer propels Duke past LSU and into Elite Eight

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ashlon Jackson’s first game-winning shot came on the biggest stage and carried Duke to the Elite Eight. Jackson hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer that lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday night. “I feel like I’m on cloud nine right now,” Jackson said. Jackson’s shot from the wing right in front of Duke’s bench rolled around the rim before dropping in, setting off a wild celebration by the Blue Devils. She caught the ball on the wing and after faking…

Lakers’ Luka Doncic picks up 16th technical foul against Nets

Less than a week after avoiding a suspension because of an accumulation of technical fouls, Lakers star guard Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night, meaning he’ll have to serve a one-game suspension in the team’s next game.  Doncic picked up the technical…

Dodgers get 2025 World Series rings. Here’s how they look

The Dodgers had an idea about the grandiose nature of their 2025 World Series rings. “It is substantial,” manager Dave Roberts joked Friday afternoon. “I heard the ring is pretty over the top,” added now-retired pitcher Clayton Kershaw a little while later. Indeed, when the club unveiled the jewelry for…

ESPN personality Clinton Yates out at network after a decade

Clinton Yates is out at ESPN in the latest shakeup for the network. Yates’ role on the national radio network and ESPN will be ending amid changes to its 10 a.m. to noon ET programming window, Awful Announcing reported Friday. Additionally, Yates’ work as a senior writer with Andscape will…

Orioles, Shane Baz agree to five-year,  million contract extension

Shane Baz is staying in Baltimore. The talented right-hander, who was acquired by the Orioles this offseason after a lengthy stint with the Rays, has agreed to a five-year extension that will keep him in Baltimore through at least the 2030 season. The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed the deal is…

Silicon Valley tech candidate was sued for downloading lots of porn

Ethan Agarwal, a Silicon Valley tech founder and congressional candidate challenging Rep. Ro Khanna, got sued in 2019 for illegally downloading a boatload of porn — including flicks fixated on threesomes. Malibu Media’s lawsuit alleged that Agarwal used the BitTorrent file-sharing network to obtain and distribute explicit films including “Cum…

Sen. Rand Paul reveals whether he’d run for president in 2028

Sen. Rand Paul is mulling a 2028 presidential run, the Kentucky Republican revealed in an interview set to air Sunday.  “We’re thinking about it, and I would say 50-50,” Paul told “CBS Sunday Morning.”  “We’ll make a decision after the election.” The libertarian-leaning senator, who has long advocated for fiscal…

Hidden beauty of Zimbabwe’s 2.5 billion-year-old ‘geological marvel’ revealed in striking astronaut photo — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, central Zimbabwe [-18.6018258, 30.3435861]What’s in the photo? A massive, ancient rock formation that is rich in valuable metalsWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space StationWhen was it taken? Sept. 30, 2010This intriguing astronaut photo reveals the hidden…

Christian Scott offers Mets a reminder in spring training batting practice

Observations from Mets’ spring training on Monday: Great Scott Christian Scott was sharp during live batting practice, striking out Juan Soto (on four pitches) and Bo Bichette in succession. The right-hander is returning from Tommy John surgery rehab that cost him last season. Hanging in there Justin Hagenman also threw…

Where Do ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Contestants Stand With Host Tyra Banks After Offscreen Backlash?

Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries revealed where Tyra Banks stands with many former contestants after they offered their unfiltered opinions of the show. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, streaming now, features interviews from alums Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenyah Hill.…

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