Knicks embrace change of pace as they get off to needed fast start against Bulls

When asked about the Knicks’ recent slow starts before Friday’s matchup with the Bulls, Josh Hart was candid. It’s something the team’s dealt with for multiple years, and he couldn’t pinpoint why. “We’ve been getting off to slow starts for two years now,” Hart said. “If I had the answers, we would be better.” In their past four games before Friday, the Knicks had varying first-quarter results, trailing early in losses to Charlotte, Oklahoma City and Houston before a 48-point frame kick-started a win over Memphis. But on Friday against the Bulls, the Knicks looked like a completely different animal.…

Juan Soto’s early exit hangs over Mets’ all-around rout of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — The bats erupted and Nolan McLean dominated, but Friday night was defined for the Mets by who wasn’t on the field following his first at-bat.  Juan Soto, bothered by right-calf tightness, departed after only a half-inning, leaving the Mets to wonder when their best player will return. …

Jorge Polanco’s balky Achilles keeps him out of Mets lineup

SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets.  After progressing in recent days, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, the first baseman’s ankle discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, removing him from Friday’s starting lineup.  It was the second time in four games that Polanco, who…

Mets believe Sean Manaea’s extended relief outing was ‘positive step’

SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing.  Yes, the left-hander created traffic in his relief appearance Thursday night, but there was an uptick in his velocity. The final result — one earned run allowed over 3 ²/₃ innings — was respectable, despite…

The run-it-back Yankees are already off to a nearly perfect start

If the glorious first game at The Stadium and nearly perfect first week are any indication, the run-it-back Yankees are going to run away in the American League East.  The Yankees celebrated a beautiful home opener in the Bronx by easily handling one of the other two teams that entered…

Trump orders DHS to pay ‘each and every employee’ as shutdown drags on

President Trump directed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday to pay “each and every employee” impacted by the “Democrat-led DHS shutdown.” Trump instructed Mullin, in coordination with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, to use “funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to the functions of…

Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions: report

Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some banks have agreed to spend tens of millions of dollars a year on the chatbot and have…

Popular weight loss supplement no good at busting belly fat: study

It’s a tough pill to swallow. There are countless supplements and pantry staples out there that swear to help people slim down, from apple cider vinegar shots to “nature’s Ozempic”. But one popular pill may not live up to its claims of shedding pounds and busting belly fat, according to…

World Series hero Rojas not happy Latin American ballplayers to miss WBC

Miguel Rojas announced last week that he would be unable to participate in the World Baseball Classic because of issues obtaining insurance on his MLB contract. And during the Dodgers’ annual Fanfest event on Saturday, the Venezuelan infielder didn’t hide his frustration with the situation. “Definitely disappointed,” said Rojas, who…

Oddsmaker reveals best-case scenario for sportsbook ahead of Super Bowl 2026

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Sportsbooks are licking their chops as Super Bowl Sunday turns into the biggest betting bonanza of the year. With over a billion dollars expected…

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