NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:21:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce, signs with Arizona https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/lebron-james-youngest-son-bryce-signs-with-arizona/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:21:01 -0400 2025-04-19T04:21:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/lebron-james-youngest-son-bryce-signs-with-arizona/ Reuters https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35670081 0 35670081 Bryce played at Sierra Canyon in the Los Angeles area. James will join the Arizona Wildcats in the fall. The four-time NBA Finals MVP award-winner and his family attended a ceremony honoring LeBron James' historic achievement of becoming NBA's all-time leading scorer on Feb. 09, 2023. Banged-up Gotham FC weathering a grueling test on nine-day road trip https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/banged-up-gotham-fc-weathering-daunting-test-on-nine-day-road-trip/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:52:22 -0400 2025-04-19T01:52:33-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/banged-up-gotham-fc-weathering-daunting-test-on-nine-day-road-trip/ Madeline Kenney https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669657 0 35669657 Geyse #10 of NY/NJ Gotham FC celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the NWSL match between Angel City FC and NY/NJ Gotham FC at BMO Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Los Angeles Juan Carlos Amoros, Head Coach of NY/NJ Gotham FC, looks on during the NWSL match between Angel City FC and NY/NJ Gotham FC at BMO Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Los Angeles Islanders’ AHL affiliate’s second straight brutal season raises eyebrows https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/islanders-ahl-affiliates-brutal-season-raises-eyebrows/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:45:36 -0400 2025-04-19T01:45:42-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/islanders-ahl-affiliates-brutal-season-raises-eyebrows/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669622 0 35669622 The Bridgeport Islanders in action this season. New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello speaks before a game against the Florida Panthers at UBS Arena, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Elmont, NY. J.T. Miller ready for Rangers to ‘re-rack’ after disappointing season https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/j-t-miller-ready-for-rangers-to-re-rack-after-disappointing-season/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:35:33 -0400 2025-04-19T01:38:20-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/j-t-miller-ready-for-rangers-to-re-rack-after-disappointing-season/ Mollie Walker https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669568 0 35669568 New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (8) chases the puck in the first period against the Calgary Flames at Madison Square Garden. J.T. Miller of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal in front of Kyle Palmieri of the New York Islanders during a hockey game at UBS Arena. Steve Kerr compares Jimmy Butler to four-time Warriors NBA champion Andre Iguodala https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/steve-kerr-compares-jimmy-butler-to-andre-iguodala-ahead-of-playoffs/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:23:32 -0400 2025-04-19T01:24:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/steve-kerr-compares-jimmy-butler-to-andre-iguodala-ahead-of-playoffs/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668725 0 35668725 Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr patting forward Jimmy Butler on the back during a basketball game against Chicago Bulls Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors celebrating a basket against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada Golden State Warriors forward, Jimmy Butler III, playing basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA play-in tournament game, 2025 Mets will need to make bullpen decision with Dedniel Nunez nearing return https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/mets-will-need-to-make-bullpen-decision-with-dedniel-nunez-nearing-return/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:12:52 -0400 2025-04-19T01:12:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/mets-will-need-to-make-bullpen-decision-with-dedniel-nunez-nearing-return/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669465 0 35669465 Dedniel Nunez New York Mets pitcher Dedniel Nunez (72) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Knicks, Pistons both forged with the same ‘Bad Boys’ DNA: Isiah Thomas https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-pistons-forged-with-same-bad-boys-dna-isiah-thomas/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:56:29 -0400 2025-04-19T00:56:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/knicks-pistons-forged-with-same-bad-boys-dna-isiah-thomas/ Jared Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668964 0 35668964 Isiah Thomas is pictured during the Nets' game against the Suns at Barclays Center in January 2024. Isaiah Stewart contests a shot during the Pistons' game against the Pelicans on March 23. Karl-Anthony Towns dunks during the Knicks' game against the Clippers on March 26. Peter Laviolette’s Rangers future still hangs in the balance https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/peter-laviolettes-rangers-future-still-hangs-in-the-balance/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:38:39 -0400 2025-04-19T00:38:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/peter-laviolettes-rangers-future-still-hangs-in-the-balance/ Mollie Walker https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669321 0 35669321 Peter Laviolette is still waiting to hear what his future holds. Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan talks with referee Brandon Schrader during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2025. Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet speaks during the NHL hockey team's end of season news conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, April 18, 2025. Ja Morant, Grizzlies eliminate Mavericks to take Western Conference No. 8 seed https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/grizzlies-eliminate-mavericks-take-western-conference-eighth-seed/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:30:53 -0400 2025-04-19T00:31:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/grizzlies-eliminate-mavericks-take-western-conference-eighth-seed/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669297 0 35669297 Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket for a slam dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of the Play-In Tournament at FedExForum on April 18, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) embraces Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) after defeating the Mavericks at FedExForum. Heat make NBA history as they knock off Hawks in play-in round https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/heat-make-nba-history-as-they-knock-off-hawks-in-play-in-round/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:23:29 -0400 2025-04-19T00:23:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/heat-make-nba-history-as-they-knock-off-hawks-in-play-in-round/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668948 0 35668948 newspress-collage-1yhw0gnsf-1745034033020 Davion Mitchell starred in overtime for the Heat. Tyler Herro had consecutive 30-point games in the Play-In. Rays call up speed demon Chandler Simpson after swiping 104 bases in 2024 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rays-call-up-speed-demon-chandler-simpson/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:43:38 -0400 2025-04-18T23:43:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rays-call-up-speed-demon-chandler-simpson/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668187 0 35668187 Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson stealing second base during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson hitting a single during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Charlotte Sports Park Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson being congratulated by Eloy Jimenez after scoring a run against the New York Yankees during a game in Florida. The Post’s predictions for the 2025 NHL playoffs https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-predictions-for-the-2025-nhl-playoffs/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:43:19 -0400 2025-04-18T23:43:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-predictions-for-the-2025-nhl-playoffs/ Post Staff Report https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668977 0 35668977 Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck against the Montreal Canadiens Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) celebrates with team his goal scored in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) steals the puck from Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets salutes the fans after receiving second star honors following a 2-1 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the Canada Life Centre on April 16, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Quinton Byfield #55 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Islanders staring down pressing offseason questions with breakup day next https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/islanders-staring-down-pressing-offseason-questions-after-season/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:11:31 -0400 2025-04-18T23:11:40-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/islanders-staring-down-pressing-offseason-questions-after-season/ Ethan Sears https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668039 0 35668039 Lou Lamoriello addresses reporters during a press conference in October 2024. Patrick Roy reacts during the Islanders' game against the Flames on March 22. Mathew Barzal moves with the puck during the Islanders' game against the Flyers on Jan. 24. Anthony Duclair's status with the Islanders moving forward remains unclear. Noah Dobson defends during the Islanders' game against the Lightning on April 1. Scott Mayfield attempts a shot during the Islanders' game on Nov. 5, 2024. The Post’s Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff predictions https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-knicks-pistons-first-round-playoff-predictions/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:09:39 -0400 2025-04-18T23:09:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-posts-knicks-pistons-first-round-playoff-predictions/ Post Staff Report https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668780 0 35668780 New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (#11) being fouled by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (#0) in the 4th quarter of a game at Madison Square Garden. Cade Cunningham is one of the stars on the Pistons. Nico Iamaleava calls outs accusations that he threw CFP game for Tennessee https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nico-iamaleava-calls-outs-allegations-that-he-threw-cfp-game-at-tennessee/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:44:15 -0400 2025-04-18T22:44:25-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nico-iamaleava-calls-outs-allegations-that-he-threw-cfp-game-at-tennessee/ Bryan Fonseca https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667283 0 35667283 Nico Iamaleava posts on his Instagram story, responding to accusations of "throwing a game." Nico Iamaleava runs the ball during the second half of the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nico Iamaleava walks off the field after defeating the Florida Gators during their game at Neyland Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy have similar reason for predicting Knicks survive tough Pistons test https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-have-similar-reason-for-predicting-knicks-in-first-round/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:43:16 -0400 2025-04-18T22:43:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/reggie-miller-stan-van-gundy-have-similar-reason-for-predicting-knicks-in-first-round/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667233 0 35667233 Reggie Miller (l.) and Kevin Harlan (r.) are pictured during a January 2025 game. Stan Van Gundy is pictured during a May 2023 broadcast. Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during the Knicks' game against the Pistons on April 10. Jalen Brunson attempts a free throw during the Knicks' game against the Cavaliers on April 11. Miles McBride attempts a shot during the Knicks' game against the Nets on April 13. Bill Belichick nabs transfer Adrian Wilson away from Deion Sanders, Colorado https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/bill-belichick-nabs-transfer-away-from-deion-sanders-colorado/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:35:31 -0400 2025-04-18T22:35:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/bill-belichick-nabs-transfer-away-from-deion-sanders-colorado/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667483 0 35667483 North Carolina coach Bill Belichick arriving at an NCAA college football press conference in Chapel Hill, March 5, 2025 Colorado head coach Deion Sanders overseeing the team's spring practice NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colorado Head coach Bill Belichick coaching at the North Carolina Tar Heels 'Practice Like A Pro' Spring Football Event Francisco Lindor crushes walk-off homer to give Mets thrilling win over Cardinals https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/francisco-lindor-crushes-walk-off-homer-to-give-mets-thrilling-win/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:15:51 -0400 2025-04-18T23:53:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/francisco-lindor-crushes-walk-off-homer-to-give-mets-thrilling-win/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668338 0 35668338 New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) won the game with a walk-off home run Francisco Lindor celebrates with his Mets teammates after the walk-off homer. Francisco Lindor gets a Gatorade bath after the win. Francisco Lindor rounds the bases on his homer. The Mets greet Lindor at home plate after his ninth-inning homer. Luis Torrens reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets' win against the Cardinals on April 18. Juan Soto hits an RBI single for the Mets during their win April 18. Luisangel Acuña #2 of the New York Mets is tagged out at third base during the 8th inning. Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets hits a solo homer during the sixth inning. David Peterson got the start for the Mets on Friday night. Carlos Rodón delivers gem as Yankees blank Rays for fifth straight win https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/carlos-rodon-delivers-gem-as-yankees-beat-rays-for-fifth-straight-win/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:12:46 -0400 2025-04-19T00:10:30-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/carlos-rodon-delivers-gem-as-yankees-beat-rays-for-fifth-straight-win/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668208 0 35668208 Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. New York Yankees' Carlos Rodón pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) tosses the ball to shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Caballero (77) makes a catch against New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice Luke Weaver shut the door for the Yankees on Friday night. Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe celebrate the win. NHL playoffs have plenty of intrigue — but who has enough to win the Stanley Cup? https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nhl-playoffs-have-intrigue-but-who-has-enough-to-win-stanley-cup/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:38:49 -0400 2025-04-18T21:38:51-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nhl-playoffs-have-intrigue-but-who-has-enough-to-win-stanley-cup/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667620 0 35667620 Playoff Matchups Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck ahead of forward Max Domi (11) in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers races for the puck against Jacob Moverare #43 of the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of the game at Rogers Place on April 14, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (28) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on April 16, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Los Angeles Kings plays the puck behind his net during the first period of the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on April 14, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal with teammate Jake Guentzel #59 of against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.