USC women’s basketball hopes to go on run with Jazzy Davidson cleared

Earlier this week, the USC women’s basketball team delivered essential news about its postseason fate. Jazzy Davidson was back. The star freshman’s return after suffering a shoulder injury in the Big Ten Tournament was far more crucial than where the team was seeded or who it played in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. With Davidson cleared to play, the Trojans have a chance to go on a run. She’s been perhaps the best freshman in the country this season, her array of playmaking skills helping her team withstand the loss of injured superstar JuJu Watkins. Davidson was clearly…

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbished

A 13.9-foot-tall (4.24 meters) bronze equestrian statue of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. (Image credit: Getty Images)QUICK FACTSName: Equestrian statue of Marcus AureliusWhat it is: A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on horsebackWhere it is from: Rome, ItalyWhen it was made: Circa A.D. 175The tradition of depicting emperors on horseback…

USA finally looked like the WBC favorite when it needed to most

MIAMI — Chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A,” could be heard on the concourses and hallways of loanDepot Park late Sunday night after Team USA finally matched its billing and beat the powerhouse Dominican Republic team to advance to the finals of the World Baseball Classic. Happily, Team USA is rewriting a…

Max Schuemann continues strong spring amid long shot to make Yankees roster

Observations from Yankees spring training on Sunday. Good start Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, brought in to mash lefties, delivered a single in his first at-bat Sunday against Tigers southpaw Framber Valdez.  De-Boot Paul DeJong could not handle a ground ball behind second base in the fourth inning, resulting in the…

Brent Headrick making case to earn role in Yankees bullpen

TAMPA — With a week left in camp before the Yankees head west, Brent Headrick took his latest swing to claim one of the final two bullpen spots.  The big lefty tossed a scoreless inning of relief and struck out a pair on Sunday in the 12-1 loss to the…

Bedbug nightmare spreading across multiple states: What you need to know — especially if you’re heading to spring break

Spring break travelers heading to popular destinations in the United States may want to be extra cautious about what they bring home. Pest control reports indicate that bedbug infestations linked to travel appear to be increasing in several Southern states. A recent report from Terminix in Atlanta ranked Georgia sixth nationwide for bedbug service…

WhistlePig founder offers 0M college campus for free with one big catch

The founder of a Vermont-based whiskey brand wants to give away a college campus that he bought during the pandemic — on the condition the new owner shares his vision for “the revival of our country and our civilization.” Raj Peter Bhakta is offering to gift the campus of 185-year-old now-defunct Green…

Matthew Schaefer’s Team Canada case couldn’t be any clearer

The decision Doug Armstrong’s management group needs to make before the Canadian Olympic roster is announced on New Year’s Eve cannot be about letting Matthew Schaefer be around the group before he takes a leading role in the 2028 World Cup or 2030 Olympics. It cannot be about the irresistible…

Trump admin to begin seizing wages for defaulted student loans next year

Next year, the Trump administration will begin seizing wages from individuals who defaulted on their student loans, the Education Department revealed. Roughly 1,000 individuals who defaulted on their loans will face wage garnishments beginning the week of Jan. 7, 2026. “We expect the first notices to be sent to approximately…

Pirates make  million Ryan O’Hearn splash in rare free agency move

The Pirates are continuing to build for 2026, adding All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn on a two-year contract on Tuesday, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.  The deal is worth $29 million.  O’Hearn, 32, is coming off the best season of his career in 2025, when he hit .281 with 17…

NFL Week 17 Survivor guide: Picks, analysis, strategy

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. Christmas week is as tricky as any in the survivor world. Similar to Thanksgiving, many pick ’em or survivor contests require picks for Christmas…

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