Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. homers in minor league game as he preps for season

Observations from Mets spring training Friday: Catching up Francisco Álvarez had a pair of hits — including a double — and also threw out a runner trying to swipe second. Bounce back Craig Kimbrel struggled with his command in his first outing of the spring and then walked the first batter he faced Friday, but recovered and looked sharp in retiring the next three batters, two by strikeout. Caught my eye Luis Robert Jr. homered in a minor league game on a back field in Port St. Lucie. Carlos Mendoza said Robert “continues to crush pitching” and will play center…

Yankees’ Trent Grisham gets key hit after slow start to spring training

Observations from Yankees spring training Friday: Single file Trent Grisham had been quiet at the plate through his first six games, but delivered a two-run single to get the scoring going in Friday’s 3-0 win over the Rays. Challenge accepted Catcher Payton Henry, who should provide some depth at Triple-A,…

Ruben Prey gives St. John’s big lift off bench in win

It felt like St. John’s was in trouble. Zuby Ejiofor had picked up his second foul with 4:55 left in the first half. Then, he was called for his third a few minutes into the second half. Both times, Ruben Prey was there to fill the void left by the…

Luka Doncic’s hot start propels Lakers to win over Pacers

As long as the Lakers have Luka Doncic on the court, they always have a chance of winning, regardless of the opponent. And regardless of the circumstances. The Lakers’ 128-117 Friday night win over the Pacers at Crypto.com Arena, which was the second night of a back-to-back and witnessed star…

DOJ exploring possible charges against Cuban leaders amid calls for a Raul Castro indictment: ‘Must finally face justice’

A top Justice Department prosecutor has launched an inquiry into Cuban government officials that could result in indictments against the Communist regime’s leaders, according to multiple reports.  The “working group” assembled by US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones, includes federal prosecutors and officials with the…

President Trump says a ‘large number’ of Iranian leaders were killed in the US-Israeli joint strikes

Dozens of Iranian leaders were wiped out in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes which also killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Israel Defense Forces announced.  President Trump announced the death of Khamenei on Truth Social, calling the Supreme Leader “one of the most evil people in History.” The IDF said 40 top Iranian officials were killed in “Operation…

Do you weigh more when an elevator goes up or when it comes down?

Elevators have a strange way of messing with your sense of gravity. The moment an elevator lurches upward, you feel it in your feet. For a second, the floor presses harder than usual. When the elevator slows, that pressure eases, leaving you briefly lighter.If you stand on a scale inside…

Zuby Ejiofor notches rare St. John’s triple double in rebound from UConn dud

Add another memorable moment to Zuby Ejiofor’s fantastic St. John’s career. After Wednesday’s ugly loss at Connecticut, he put it on himself to make sure the 15th-ranked Johnnies were ready to go against Villanova. Then, he produced the fifth St. John’s triple-double since 1985-86, leading the No. 15 Red Storm…

Paul Blackburn showing why Yankees re-signed him: ‘really crisp’

TAMPA — Paul Blackburn could be a bargain. Blackburn, who was re-signed to a one-year, $2 million contract after joining the Yankees in August, looked the part of a former All-Star while starting and throwing four shutout innings in Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner…

Tobias Myers keeps thriving in starting and relieving roles for Mets

Observations from Mets spring training Saturday: Pitching in It’s still unclear if Tobias Myers will be a starter or long reliever for the Mets, but he has been sharp in both roles this spring — including his three-inning stint in his start against Washington at Clover Park. He allowed just…

Islanders have seemingly found  secret to overtime success

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The last time the Islanders made the playoffs, it was in large part due to all the times they got a point for losing in overtime. This time, if they make it, it will be in some measure because they haven’t lost a game during 3-on-3 play…

US officials reveal the urgency behind ‘Operation Epic Fury’ attack on Iran

Iran posed an “intolerable risk” to the U.S. with its missile threat and, during negotiations, wouldn’t accept “free nuclear fuel forever” – all of which led up to Saturday’s attack on Tehran. Follow The Post’s live coverage of the United States’ airstrikes on Iran Senior administration officials briefed reporters on…

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