Mets’ Carlos Mendoza has ‘mixed feelings’ about Nolan McLean’s start for USA in WBC final

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets play the Marlins on Tuesday in Jupiter, but all eyes will be on Miami later in the evening — and slightly further south. Nolan McLean will take the mound for Team USA in the final of the WBC as the 24-year-old looks to build on what’s been an encouraging spring. And even as McLean has opened eyes with the Mets both in the spring — as well as down the stretch last season after being called up to the majors — Carlos Mendoza said this will be a type of environment the rookie has…

Virgin River’s Ben Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen and Marco Grazzini Address Burning Love Triangle Questions (Exclusive)

Virgin River‘s Benjamin Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen and Marco Grazzini addressed the twists, turns and surprising outcome to the Brady, Brie and Mike love triangle. During season 7, which premiered on Thursday, March 12, Brie (Allen) found herself caught between Brady (Hollingsworth) and Mike (Grazzini). She declined Mike’s proposal but didn’t…

Gabe Perreault reacts to move down to Rangers’ second power-play unit

At the time, it served as an unusual move. Gabe Perreault, the former first-round pick and one of the most productive Rangers players since the Olympic break, slid down to their second power-play unit when J.T. Miller — the struggling Blueshirts captain — returned from injured reserve last week. Head…

California Dems push to make two Muslim holy days state holidays

A California Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation last week that would recognize two Muslim holidays as official state holidays. AB 2017 would designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays, a move that Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) said would guarantee Muslims in California are “seen, valued and treated with…

Lakers push winning streak to six games with victory over Rockets

HOUSTON — It wasn’t the prettiest game. And both teams seemingly showed the effects of a late start.  But at this point of the season, winning is what matters most, and that’s exactly what the Lakers did in their 100-92 victory over the Rockets at Toyota Center. Luka Doncic led…

Trump believes he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ in the future

President Trump said Monday that he expects to have the “honor” of “taking Cuba,” days after the island’s communist government acknowledged it was in talks with the US. Trump refused to say whether potential US intervention in Cuba would be more like Venezuela or Iran – while asserting he can…

Trump taunts Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia, calling him ‘low IQ’

Donald Trump has brutally ridiculed Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia — calling him unfit to be president due to his “learning disability” and “low IQ.” “Honestly I’m all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. The president should not have learning disabilities, okay?” Trump told reporters in the Oval…

Mets’ bullpen battle down to one remaining spot

PORT ST. LUCIE — One spot remains, as the Mets look for the last arm to complete their bullpen.  Huascar Brazobán will be part of that Opening Day bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Monday, leaving only one available spot for a reliever.  Of course, it takes only a sore arm…

Not in MVP discussions, Luka Doncic is ‘playing as well as anybody’

HOUSTON — Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to talk about Luka Doncic. Specifically, he wants to talk about how he feels Doncic is “playing as well as anybody in the NBA right now.” And how Doncic’s recent play isn’t being discussed enough. Doncic is, at least, being recognized. On Monday,…

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…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s murderous history of tyranny as Iran’s supreme leader

Iran’s eliminated tyrant Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spent nearly 37 years as the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, overseeing a murderous, oppressive regime with more than 30,000 state-sponsored executions under his watch. The 86-year-old tyrannical cleric – who assumed control over the Islamic Republic of Iran in June 1989 — has been…

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