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 06:02:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 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. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-case-for-against-tom-thibodeau-expanding-his-knicks-playoff-rotation/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:36:31 -0400 2025-04-18T21:36:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-case-for-against-tom-thibodeau-expanding-his-knicks-playoff-rotation/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667835 0 35667835 3/25/25 - Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Landry Shamet attempts a 3-pointer during the Knicks' game against the 76ers on April 1. Precious Achiuwa dunks the ball during the Knicks' game against the Hawks on Feb. 12. Cameron Payne drives with the ball during the Knicks' game against the Mavericks on March 25. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/giants-joe-schoen-needs-to-knock-nfl-draft-out-of-the-park-again/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:09:45 -0400 2025-04-18T20:44:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/giants-joe-schoen-needs-to-knock-nfl-draft-out-of-the-park-again/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667404 0 35667404 Giants Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22) runs with an interception during the fourth quarter of the Giants and Indianapolis Colts game in East Rutherford, N.J. Malik Nabers during warm-ups before the Giants and Philadelphia Eagles game in Philadelphia. Joe Schoen has an important draft ahead of him. Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the Giants and Cincinnati Bengals game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/knicks-gave-jalen-brunson-the-keys-now-they-need-that-to-pay-off/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:58:57 -0400 2025-04-18T19:59:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/knicks-gave-jalen-brunson-the-keys-now-they-need-that-to-pay-off/ Stefan Bondy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667056 0 35667056 04/11/25 New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden Jalen Brunson addresses reporters during a press conference April 15. Jalen Brunson reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks' loss to the Celtics on April 8. Jalen Brunson attempts a shot during the Knicks' game against the Celtics on April 8. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-knicks-have-a-fresh-chance-to-reignite-the-garden-faithful/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:54:23 -0400 2025-04-18T21:02:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/the-knicks-have-a-fresh-chance-to-reignite-the-garden-faithful/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35665070 0 35665070 PHOENIX SUNS VS NEW YORK KNICKS Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts on court Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns react during the Knicks' game Jan. 27. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/paul-heyman-talks-wwe-wrestlemania-41-roman-reigns-cm-punk/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:03:31 -0400 2025-04-18T20:23:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/paul-heyman-talks-wwe-wrestlemania-41-roman-reigns-cm-punk/ Joseph Staszewski https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657014 0 35657014 WrestleMania 40 Paul Heyman CM Punk Paul Heyman Paul Heyman walks with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. Seth Rollins gets set to stomp Roman Reigns. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/st-johns-loses-simeon-wilcher-to-portal-as-massive-roster-shakeup-continues/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:49:24 -0400 2025-04-19T02:02:46-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/st-johns-loses-simeon-wilcher-to-portal-as-massive-roster-shakeup-continues/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35647251 0 35647251 03/20/25 Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks vs St. John's Red Storm at Baxter Arena Wilcher has two years of remaining eligibility. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/how-yankees-new-defense-is-paying-off-after-busy-hot-stove/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:50:08 -0400 2025-04-18T07:50:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/how-yankees-new-defense-is-paying-off-after-busy-hot-stove/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656761 0 35656761 Yankees Rays Baseball Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees diving to catch a ball hit by MJ Melendez of the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning for a 4-3 Yankee victory. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. making a running throw to first base against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day, 2025. Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees celebrating in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. The back cover of the New York Post on April 18, 2025. Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looking on during a game against the New York Knicks on April 10, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young waving to the crowd after scoring a three-point shot against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff game Chris Kreider (left) and Mika Zibanejad throw shirts to the fans after the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Lightning in the team's season finale. Aaron Rodgers (r.) on "The Pat McAfee Show" on April 17, 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/ben-rices-dad-tells-how-his-son-has-embraced-yankee-way/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0400 2025-04-18T07:30:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/ben-rices-dad-tells-how-his-son-has-embraced-yankee-way/ Steve Serby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35658732 0 35658732 newspress-collage-ams6735z2-1744969325315 Ben Rice rips a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Ben Rice, who had a four-hit night, hits a single in the third inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nothing-john-mara-has-said-indicates-joe-schoen-brian-daboll-face-win-now-edict/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2025-04-18T07:00:30-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/nothing-john-mara-has-said-indicates-joe-schoen-brian-daboll-face-win-now-edict/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35658562 0 35658562 newspress-collage-lhvt1t1ac-1744966630059 John Mara (left) and Joe Schoen watch the action during Giants training camp last season. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-david-peterson-on-his-late-father-horse-racing-legacy/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:40:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:40:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-david-peterson-on-his-late-father-horse-racing-legacy/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35651985 0 35651985 Yankees Mets pitcher David Peterson throwing a pitch during a baseball game against the Blue Jays at Citi Field Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown Champion horse, in training with rider Mike Kennedy and trainer Doug Peterson at Belmont Park during early morning drill New York Mets pitcher David Peterson, wearing a baseball jersey and a blue hat, walking towards the dugout at Sutter Health Park Max Kranick of New York Mets pitching to close out 9th inning in the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes delivering a pitch against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto running to first base after hitting a fly ball against the Minnesota Twins, all players wearing #42 for Jackie Robinson Day https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/breaking-down-knicks-pistons-matchups-in-10-key-categories/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:30:08-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/breaking-down-knicks-pistons-matchups-in-10-key-categories/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35658291 0 35658291 newspress-collage-dgg1x9efr-1744964537652 Jalen Brunson said it's time for Knicks to get it done together during these playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. Malik Beasley is a threat from 3-point range for the Pistons. Mitchell Robinson, grabbing a rebound earlier in the game, will be a key factor on the glass for the Knicks this series. Jalen Brunson averaged 6.9 free throws per game during the regular season. Josh Hart has been effective driving to the basket this season. Ausar Thompson is a key player in the Pistons' transition game. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff is in the running for Coach of the Year. https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-jr-tapping-home-run-potential-with-yankees/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:20:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:20:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-jr-tapping-home-run-potential-with-yankees/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35651721 0 35651721 Jazz Chisholm Jr. New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrating their 4-2 victory against Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrating at home plate having hit a home run during a game against the New York Mets New York Yankees 2nd baseman, Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13, flipping his bat after hitting a 2-run homer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacting after striking out during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium Ben Hess pitches for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, a New York Yankees affiliate. Fernando Cruz #63 of the New York Yankees reacting after the final out of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mlb-surely-has-changed-with-more-ridiculous-ineptitude/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:00:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mlb-surely-has-changed-with-more-ridiculous-ineptitude/ Phil Mushnick https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656075 0 35656075 newspress-collage-m9kiow61v-1744938266956 Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (13) celebrates his walk-off single against the New York Mets during the tenth inning at Target Field. The CBS broadcast all but ignored Justin Rose's impressive Sunday charge at the Masters, The Post's Phil Mushnick writes. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred Alex Ovechkin acknowledges fans during a scoreboard tribute in Pittsburgh on April 17, 2025. Kyren Lacy https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/chris-kreider-mika-zibanejad-likely-played-last-game-together-with-rangers/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:20:04 -0400 2025-04-18T00:46:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/chris-kreider-mika-zibanejad-likely-played-last-game-together-with-rangers/ Larry Brooks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657196 0 35657196 newspress-collage-6niu7drqw-1744947726273 Mika Zibanejad (left) and Chris Kreider celebrate after the Rangers' season-finale win over the Lightning, likely Kreider's final game with the Blueshirts. Blueshirts fans wear bags over their heads during the Rangers' win over the Lightning in their season finale. K'Andre Miller (right) celebrates with Chris Kreider after the Rangers' season-finale win over the Lightning. Mika Zibanejad (right) scores one of his two goals on Jonas Johansson during the Rangers' season-finale win over the Lightning. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/what-jets-might-do-at-safety-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:57:54 -0400 2025-04-17T21:58:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/what-jets-might-do-at-safety-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/ Brian Costello https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656592 0 35656592 newspress-collage-9kcuzi5iw-1744940913370 Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks catches a pass during a drill at the NFL combine on Feb. 28, 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/what-giants-might-do-at-safety-in-2025-nfl-draft/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:50:01 -0400 2025-04-17T21:50:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/what-giants-might-do-at-safety-in-2025-nfl-draft/ Paul Schwartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656515 0 35656515 newspress-collage-oroxr6w06-1744940086199 Clemson defensive back R.J. Mickens runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/breaking-down-top-10-storylines-heading-into-2025-nba-playoffs/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:44:12 -0400 2025-04-17T20:44:20-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/breaking-down-top-10-storylines-heading-into-2025-nba-playoffs/ Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35655839 0 35655839 newspress-collage-rje7uzz13-1744935276297 The Celtics' window for championships might not be as long as some think if players such as Kristaps Porzingis aren't with the club for the long-term. This could be the last stand for the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Bucks. Jimmy Butler (left) and Stephen Curry are 23-5 for the Warriors since being in the lineup together. Donovan Mitchell will be looking to lead the top-seeded Cavaliers to an NBA title. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/phil-maton-out-for-revenge-against-mets-for-offseason-snub/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:53:27 -0400 2025-04-18T01:32:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/phil-maton-out-for-revenge-against-mets-for-offseason-snub/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35655660 0 35655660 88-new-york-mets-reacts-90926091 Phil Maton #88 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Busch Stadium on April 11, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. St. Louis Cardinals' Phil Maton (88) pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, March 29, 2025 in St. Louis. Phil Maton talks to his team in the ninth inning during game action against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Wednesday, October 02, 2024. https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/pistons-cade-cunningham-has-ingredients-to-join-pantheon-of-knicks-villains/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:45 -0400 2025-04-18T11:49:46-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/pistons-cade-cunningham-has-ingredients-to-join-pantheon-of-knicks-villains/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35654685 0 35654685 011325Knicks19CW Trae Young looks for an opening as New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges defends during the second quarter on Feb. 12, 2024. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton #0 and a fan court side exchange words during the second quarter. Reggie Miller takes the jump shot as Knicks #8 Anthony Johnson is to late to block on April 5, 2005. Cade Cunningham #2 drives to the basket between New York Knicks guard Josh Hart #3 and New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges #25 during the second quarter. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham #2, drives to the basket and scores in the 4th quarter against the Knicks on Jan. 13, 2025.