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At 89, Fred Costello plays the organ on opening day in Rochester just like he has since 1977
Fred Costello could swing a bat about as well as he could perform a melody as a kid growing up in Syracuse, New York. “I thought I was going to be the next Mickey Mantle,” he said. The idea of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Niners owner: Exodus partly tied to paying Purdy
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said the team's decision to move on from several veterans was the flip side of needing to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a massive new deal.ESPN - 2d -
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton declines to blame torpedo bats for elbow injuries, gives rehab update
NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton embraced the torpedo bats long before they became the talk of MLB. The Yankees slugger used the bowling-pin-shaped bats last season, including during a torrid playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Torpedo bat draws interest among Twins hitters — but just one taker so far
CHICAGO — Twins assistant hitting coach Trevor Amicone first encountered the torpedo bat three or four years ago while working in the New York Yankees’ minor league system. He’s not necessarily ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Anunoby scores 27 points as the Knicks win 105-91 and send the 76ers to their 9th straight loss
OG Anunoby scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 105-91 on Tuesday night, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss. Landry Shamet added a season-high 20 points with six ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Last-place Sirens upset league-leading Victoire 1-0
The New York Sirens put a boost into their faint playoff hopes with a 1-0 win over the first-place Montreal Victoire on Tuesday night. Jade Downie-Landry opened the scoring with 11.7 seconds left ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Knicks cruise past 76ers as Tom Thibodeau ties Pat Riley on franchise leaderboard
NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau likes to keep the focus on basketball. Do what it takes to win every single day is one of his favorite phrases. Give the game everything you’ve got is another, and strive ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mark Leiter Jr. surrenders 8th inning grand slam as Yankees blow lead in loss to Diamondbacks
NEW YORK — The Yankees’ hot start to the season has been all about power. But on Tuesday night, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks who delivered a back-breaking blast. Eugenio Suárez’s eighth-inning ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ezra Klein on Trump, Vance and free speech: ‘It feels like we are in one of the darkest imaginable timelines’
The influential US commentator has written a book about how politics can change people’s lives for the better. But first, there are more pressing challenges to address .... Ezra Klein, the New York ...The Guardian - 2d -
5 Train Stations Where You Can Get a Great Meal
We found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can eat well before or after their journeys.The New York Times - 2d -
Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss
Despite losing their first game of the MLB season, the New York Yankees continued their historic start to the year as they broke multiple records through their prolific home run hitting.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Desperation Kicks In As Sirens Shutout Victoire
With the season on the line, the New York Sirens entered Place Bell Tuesday night knowing they could stave off elimination with a win against the top-seeded Montreal Victoire. Fortune favoured the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dustin May helps lead Dodgers to 7-0 start after near-fatal salad incident
Pitcher returned to action after injury and illness Dodgers off to best start for champion since 1933 The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to 7-0 on Tuesday night, equalling the 1933 New York ...The Guardian - 2d -
Top (Line) Dawg Entertainment: Ducks’ Reunited First Line Fueling Success
After the Ducks’ thrilling comeback victory in overtime over the New York Rangers, broadcast host Aly Lozoff posed the question to Leo Carlsson, ‘Where is the no-quit attitude coming from?’Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Roy: Duclair 'god-awful' during Isles' 4-1 loss
In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and ...ESPN - 1d -
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) with prejudice, ensuring the charges cannot be refiled. The ruling dropping the charges comes after the ...The Hill - 1d -
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed, judge says Trump can no longer use charges as 'leverage'
A judge ruled to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after the Trump administration argued the case distracted from his ability to enforce immigration policy.NBC News - 1d -
Watch: NYC Mayor Eric Adams gives remarks after corruption case dismissed
New York City Mayor Eric Adams briefed reporters Wednesday afternoon — the same day a federal judge dismissed his criminal corruption case. The decision, citing prejudice, ensures the charges ...The Hill - 1d -
Adams plugs Patel's book on 'deep state' in remarks after charges dropped
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) plugged FBI Director Kash Patel’s book on the “deep state” at the end of his remarks reacting to the corruption case against him officially being dropped. Adams ...The Hill - 1d -
Pat Leonard: Giants’ decision at NFL draft’s No. 3 overall pick may not be as complicated as it seems
NEW YORK — There are NFL scouts who believe Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter can be an elite starting defensive end when he hits the pros. That’s a premium player at a premium position. That’s a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What is the Torpedo Bat? Bat company in Western Washington begins production
It has been the talk of baseball since Saturday, March 29th, after the New York Yankees hit 9 home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers and drove in 20: the Torpedo Bat.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alonso hits tying homer and Mets edge Marlins 6-5 in 11 innings
Pete Alonso launched a three-run homer that tied the score with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Mets scored twice in the 11th to beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Wednesday. Alonso also ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Not pointless, as Wild fall in OT to Rangers
NEW YORK – “Costly Turnover Night” was not an official entry on the Madison Square Garden promotional calendar, but that ended up being the theme of the evening anyway. In a game where both teams ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for 25th season at PNC Park
On Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates fans are hoping to raise the Jolly Roger for their season home opener against the New York Yankees as they kick off their 25th season at PNC Park. This year, there’s a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Adams running for reelection as an independent
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) announced that he is running for reelection as an independent in the mayoral race, as he has faced long odds of being able to win as a Democrat. Observers had ...The Hill - 1d -
Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.CBS News - 1d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.CBS News - 1d -
Carbon monoxide killed son of former Yankees star Brett Gardner, autopsy finds
Miller Gardner was on holiday with family in Costa Rica Fumes may have leaked from adjacent engine room Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York ...The Guardian - 1d -
Haberman: Trump advisers 'tired of Musk's presence'
New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman said Wednesday that President Trump’s advisers are “tired of” tech billionaire Elon Musk hanging around. “He does see advantages in having ...The Hill - 23h -
Toxicology tests show Brett Gardner's son died of carbon monoxide poisoning, agency says
The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation in Costa Rica last month, an investigative agency in the Central American ...NBC News - 22h -
Islanders F Duclair excused to take time off to reflect after coach Roy calls his play "god-awful"
The New York Islanders on Thursday approved forward Anthony Duclair’s request to spend time away from the team and reflect in the wake of being publicly criticized for playing “god-awful” by coach ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
WATCH: Veterinarians treat rescue cats injured in sanctuary fire
After a fire destroyed the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Long Island, New York, killing the owner and nearly 100 cats, local veterinarians joined forces to treat the injured cats who survived the fire.ABC News - 13h -
Yankees launch three home runs, hold on for 9-7 win over Diamondbacks
The Yankees' bats roared for three long balls, led by Aaron Judge's three-hit, four-RBI night, which was just enough for New York to hold on to a 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Yankees continue historic offensive start, mash 3 homers in win vs. Diamondbacks
NEW YORK — The Bronx Bombers were out to play on Thursday night. After subpar offensive performances in the first two games against the Arizona Diamonbacks, the Yankees responded with a gargantuan ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Good Night, and Good Luck review – George Clooney’s Broadway debut never quite lands
Winter Garden Theatre, New York . The actor-director brings his 2005 drama to the stage, now playing the lead role, but while it’s timely and nicely staged, it feels stiff. Time has been kind to ...The Guardian - 9h -
Judge gets 500th extra-base hit, 3rd-fastest Yankee to reach mark behind DiMaggio, Gehrig
Aaron Judge became the third-fastest New York Yankees player to reach 500 extra-base hits with a three-run homer in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, trailing only Joe DiMaggio and ...ABC News - 9h -
'The White Lotus' Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Rick has his showdown
This week, Rick finally confronts the man he says killed his father, the ladies erupt at dinner and Belinda gets an interesting offer.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Barcelona superstar fully ready for Atletico Madrid showdown after missing Osasuna and Girona clashes
Barcelona fans were left puzzled when Raphinha was absent from the squad that faced Girona, especially since he had also missed the previous match against Osasuna. It was widely expected that the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Fittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the Sweet 16, the last week will bring a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
